A Warm Welcome from Superintendent Jeff Scott
Dear Winston County Families and Community Members,
It is a great time to be a part of the Winston County School System! We are proud to offer exceptional educational experiences on all of our campuses, every day, for every student.
Whether you are a current student or family member, a past student, or a potential future student, I want you to know that you can feel a deep sense of pride in the achievements and growth of our school system. Our schools are truly the heartbeat of their local communities, and there is a strong tradition of excellence woven into the fabric of each and every one of them.
We are fortunate to have such dedicated and caring stakeholders across the district, all of whom consistently make decisions with one thing in mind: what's best for our children. The collective commitment to supporting our students is what drives our success and ensures a bright future for all.
Once again, I would like to extend a warm welcome to everyone. Together, we will continue to make Winston County Schools a place where every student thrives.
Sincerely,
Jeff Scott
Superintendent
Winston County Schools
Winston County School System Mission Statement, Values, and Beliefs
Mission Statement: The Winston County School System will prepare students for the 21st Century by engaging all learners in meaningful learning experiences that meet the highest educational and ethical standards in a caring, collaborative learning community supported through partnerships with parents and families, businesses, civic organizations, and higher education.
Values and Beliefs:
Students:
• have a shared responsibility for their own learning;
• have individual learning styles, needs, and gifts; education is most successful when these attributes are respected and utilized;
• must be prepared to embrace new opportunities and challenges in order to successfully transition from school to post-secondary education and/or careers;
• school readiness is a critical component of school success.
Parents:
• are a student’s first teacher;
• have a shared responsibility for their student’s learning;
• must be empowered by schools to prepare for and support their student’s learning;
• have the right to be involved and informed about school policies and their student’s progress.
Employees:
• Every employee is an educator and has shared responsibility for student learning;
• Effective classroom teachers are critical and assume primary responsibility for student learning;
• Effective leadership is key to student learning;
• Collaboration is fundamental to successful outcomes;
• Advancing the capabilities of all employees is essential to an excellent educational system.
Community:
• Learning is best served when collaboration occurs among students, parents, school and district personnel, and communities;
• Communities benefit from a strong public education system;
• Well managed physical facilities are a community asset and must be specifically designed, constructed, and maintained to advance learning.
Education System:
• Education enhances the quality of life and is the foundation for a strong and free society;
• Education is a dynamic process improved through a continuous cycle of assessment, reflection, and modification;
• Educational resources must be managed effectively, transparently, and equitably;
• High standards and expectations must be maintained through a system of accountability.
