Libraries are grounded in the belief that we are a community institution. As such, we depend on community partnerships to achieve our mission. Cultivating partnerships with the public library and other local entities helps ensure that our students are obtaining relevant skills for their present and future selves.
Vision - The DeForest Area School District is committed to a culture that honors knowledge, respects individuals, demands excellence, fosters life-long learning, and supports relationships that strengthen individuals, families and community.
Belief Statement: Learning Process - We believe a culture for learning is nurtured and sustained by cooperation among students, parents, staff, faculty, taxpayers, and other stakeholders.
Belief Statement: Learning Environment - We believe collaboration between family, school, and community is necessary to sustain a successful learning environment.
Our Culture - We engage community in achieving our common vision.
Cultivate partnerships with the Deforest Public Library to promote a community of readers
Inform stakeholders, including the Board of Education and PTO, about library program and updates
Input information into district-wide communications that promote literacy development and foundations
Organize community-based literacy night targeted at future students and families
Continue to cultivate community partnerships within the school and local community