Rockbridge County Public Schools provides a safe, inclusive, equitable, and student-centered environment where our diverse community of learners grows intellectually, physically and emotionally, and students are inspired to achieve their full potential.

Rockbridge County Public Schools, in collaboration with families and community stakeholders, will challenge and empower students to think, learn, and meet their full potential to become lifelong learners, and productive and responsible members of society.

• Put learning first. All programs should support student learning.

• Provide safe and secure environments, which promote and nourish student learning.

• Provide balanced instruction in math, English, science, and social studies with opportunities for enrichment and exploration through music, the arts, physical education, and a variety of other areas.

• Ensure students are functional, skilled readers by third grade and progress toward reading to learn.

• Promote diverse educational opportunities for middle and high school students which prepare them for higher education or skilled workforce entry.

• Expand student-centered learning opportunities by including project-based teaching strategies throughout the curriculum.

• Enhance open communication with all stakeholders within the school division and with the community at large.

• Meet full accreditation requirements from the Virginia Department of Education/Virginia Board of Education at all schools.