Vision, Mission, and Core Values 

Smoky Hill High School committed to the following mission and vision: 

Vision: To ensure that each member of our community is equipped intellectually, socially, and emotionally to pursue their pathway of purpose. 

Mission: To provide ALL students with an equitable and inclusive learning environment that cultivates the necessary knowledge, skills, habits of mind, and societal competence to thrive and contribute to a dynamic 21st-century world. 

Smoky Hill High School is grounded in the belief that ALL students can be successful. We have identified six Core Values that will guide our work in actualizing this belief: 

Core Values: 

• Accountability: 
  • We believe in taking responsibility for our actions, meeting expectations, learning from mistakes, and supporting a culture of trust, respect, and growth.
  • We believe accountability promotes growth and supports a positive school culture where everyone can thrive.
• Equity
  • We believe in ensuring every student has access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed. 
  • We believe in addressing individual needs, barriers, and strengths to promote fairness and inclusion for all.
• Growth Mindset
  • We believe that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort, learning, and perseverance. 
  • We believe in embracing challenges, learning from feedback, and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
• High Expectations
  • We believe in the potential of every student to achieve excellence. 
  • We believe in setting and upholding rigorous academic, behavioral, and personal standards while providing the support needed to meet them.
• Relationships
  • We believe in building meaningful connections rooted in trust, respect, and empathy. 
  • We believe strong relationships foster a supportive school community where students feel valued and motivated to succeed.
• Respect
  • We believe in valuing the dignity, perspectives, and contributions of all individuals.
  • We believe respect is demonstrated through kindness, inclusion, active listening, and responsible behavior that strengthens our school community.