Hazelwood School District
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A CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND EXCELLENCE
Hazelwood School District is a diverse school district located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri and is the second largest district in St. Louis County. The school district has 32 buildings, including seven thematic schools: Jamestown Elementary Spanish, Gifted/GALACTIC Center, East Middle Accelerated Program and Early Graduation, Central High Real World Learning and Innovative High School, Southeast Middle Career and Technical Education, Twillman Elementary Montessori, and the Hazelwood Opportunity Center.
The District also offers unique and innovative programming such as a robust summer enrichment program, robotics, drone certification, esports, a virtual elementary program, pre-K programs in all elementary schools, real world experiences, and more.
All three high schools have turf fields with digital marquees and Olympic sized swimming pools. The Hazelwood School District is recognized for its award-winning plays and theater productions.
SHAPING TOMORROW’S LEADERS TODAY
Committed to excellence, the Hazelwood School District equips students for the demands of a rapidly evolving world. Rooted in its mission, “In a culture of high expectations and excellence, our students will become lifelong learners equipped with 21st century skills for success as global citizens,” Hazelwood cultivates a learning environment that goes beyond the classroom.
The district’s vision to develop bright young scholars is reflected in its diverse, highly trained, and caring staff who support students at every stage of their journey. Each year, Hazelwood graduates earn millions of dollars in scholarships — a testament to the district’s commitment to academic achievement and student success.
Hazelwood fosters healthy development and learning through a supportive environment, ensuring that students thrive not only academically but as individuals. Innovation is a hallmark of the district, seen in initiatives such as its six thematic schools, including Montessori instruction, a robust summer enrichment program, and an expanding band program that nurtures creative expression and teamwork.
With a dedicated focus on maintaining fiscal responsibility, Hazelwood ensures that resources are managed efficiently to support its mission and goals. In every aspect, the Hazelwood School District is committed to preparing well-rounded, future leaders for the challenges of tomorrow.
HSD District Mission, Vision, and Values
HSD District Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission Statement
In a culture of high expectations and excellence, our students will become lifelong learners equipped with 21st Century skills for success as global citizens.
Vision Statement
The Hazelwood School District develops culturally-aware critical thinkers prepared to lead with 21st-century skills in an ever-evolving global society.
Value Statements
High student achievement based on multiple measures as we prepare students to become global citizens.
A diverse staff that is caring, culturally competent, well-trained, and highly effective in their roles.
Holding ourselves accountable for a culture of excellence with high standards in both academics and behavior.
Maintaining fiscal responsibility of the district’s assets and resources while utilizing best financial practices.
A supportive learning environment that fosters healthy socio-emotional development for all students.
Preparing students with global thinking and skills to make them productive in college, career, and life in the 21st century.
Community involvement that drives high parental and community/stakeholder engagement, effective partnerships, and positive relationships with informative communication.
The Hazelwood School District is a part of the Success-Ready Students Network
The Hazelwood School District is a part of the Success-Ready Students Network
The Hazelwood School District joined with thirty-six other school districts across the state of Missouri to design a better way for each student to engage in meaningful learning, demonstrate individual growth, and prepare for future success. The Missouri Success-Ready Students Network (SRSN) is leading a statewide effort to support a long-term transition to competency-based learning in public schools, including the design and implementation of new state assessment and accreditation systems.
The Success-Ready Students Network, in collaboration with the Missouri Department of Education, will engage stakeholders in:
Supporting, redesigning, and building reimagined assessment and accreditation systems;
Convening Innovation Zones where public school educators, partners and stakeholders can engage in high-quality professional learning
Engaging the business community to support business-to-education partnerships that create real-world learning opportunities for students; and
Establishing a Steering Committee to develop and recommend policy changes based on statewide study and research
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