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Community-Driven Mission Statement Takes Shape in North Shore School District 112
In the 2024-2025 school year, a months-long strategic change process brought together input from more than 200 students, staff, parents, and community members and led our district to adopt a new mission: North Shore School District 112 is a transformative learning organization where curiosity inspires minds, innovation shapes the future, and students, staff, and families engage to create a kind and connected community that is committed to excellence.
Curiosity Inspires Minds
Our students continue to demonstrate strong academic progress, ranking in the 84th percentile in English language arts and the 91st percentile in math compared to students across the state on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness.
Innovation Shapes the Future
We are thoughtfully integrating generative AI into classrooms, giving teachers tools to enhance learning while helping students build skills for a rapidly changing world, all while protecting student data and privacy.
A Kind and Connected Community
Recent climate survey results show strong feelings of connection across the district with staff, students, and parents. This sense of community is evident daily, supported by the 112 Education Foundation, parent-teacher organizations, the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), and others who make our schools welcoming.
A Commitment to Excellence
All schools are advancing through the High-Reliability Schools (HRS) framework, a five-level system designed for continuous improvement and student success. Wayne Thomas has reached level 3, focusing on a guaranteed viable curriculum, while others progress through levels 1 and 2, focusing on safe cultures and effective teaching.
Modern Learning Environments
We’re modernizing our elementary schools to meet the needs of today’s learners. One K-5 school is already complete and open to students, with renovations underway or planned at four more schools. These projects are part of Phase 2 of our Long-Range Facilities Plan, made possible by community support through the 2022 referendum. Our goal is to create flexible, inspiring spaces that support how students learn best.
Every day in District 112, we see our mission reflected in the work happening across our schools. From the classroom to the community, we're focused on nurturing curiosity, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards alongside the students, staff, and families who help make it all possible.
To learn more about North Shore School District 112, visit www.nssd112.org.
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