In York School District One, our mission is to cultivate a service-oriented community of learners dedicated to personal growth and excellence in communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, we focused on our Strategic Change Agenda 2022-2027, centered around three key goals:
- Create a challenging and supportive educational environment that ensures readiness for all students.
- Offer quality opportunities for ongoing learning for students and staff to promote innovation and flexibility.
- Build capacity and leadership at every level of the organization.
Central to our mission is the role of teachers as designers of high-quality learning experiences, which are vital for transforming student achievement and professional practice in our district. Our ultimate aim is for students to graduate from York School District One equipped with the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate—possessing World Class Knowledge, World Class Skills, and Life and Career Characteristics—ensuring their readiness for college, career, the military, or any path they choose. Achieving this impact requires relentless dedication and commitment from our entire school district community. Our teachers are at the heart of this effort, continually working to design learning experiences that develop the whole child.
During the 2023-2024 school year, our teachers engaged in high-quality professional development focused on academic rigor, standards alignment, and student-centered learning. Utilizing our district teaching and learning framework, our teachers continued working to enhance their effectiveness and improve student achievement. We are committed to creating high-quality instructional experiences for all students, and will continue to build on the knowledge, skills, and characteristics necessary for our students to succeed after graduation, whether they pursue higher education, enlist in the military, or join the workforce.
As we strive to become a premier learning organization, we prioritize ensuring a safe, orderly, and nurturing environment for students. We personalize each student's learning experiences, assess and address their individual needs, and celebrate their successes. Our efforts remain centered on our clear purpose: to help our children reach their highest potential by finding the intersection of their passions and strengths.
A strong and unified board of trustees, a knowledgeable and committed staff, and a district-wide emphasis on learning, serving, and giving as one drive our ongoing improvements. The strong partnerships and trusting relationships we maintain with our stakeholders are critical to the continued success and growth of the district and, most importantly, our students. Our goal is for all York School District One graduates to be productive, contributing members of society who can collaborate, communicate, and think critically while striving for personal growth and excellence.
Education is a shared responsibility among the home, school, and community, and we are fortunate to serve in a community that embraces this philosophy. Our School Board, Administration, Faculty, Staff, Parents, Students, and Community consistently put children first in our decision-making and planning. Our people make the difference!
Kelly S. Coxe, Superintendent
