Seward Public Schools

Message From Dr. Fields:

Thank you for taking the time to review our Annual Report for the 2016-2017 academic year. Seward is proud to be a destination school district as it serves over 1,400 students PK-12th grade. We are very proud of the many accomplishments our students have achieved during the 2016-2017 school year. Dedicated staff, strong parent support, and community outreach has allowed Seward Public Schools to continue its tradition of excellence.

Our District Strategic Plan is in year four of the five-year plan. Our main focus this year has been the implementation of the Marzano Instructional Model and the development of a Teacher Evaluation System that matches this Instructional Model. The specific focus on our district and site plans takes Seward Public Schools to the next level year after year. We believe that if we aren’t improving, we are falling behind. This growth mindset has allowed the district to meet the needs of our students and be progressive in developing district-wide systems such as Professional Learning Communities, Curriculum Development, Early Childhood Programs, and Career Academies to name a few.

Through this report one will see that progress has been made in terms of state testing results, yet, that isn’t the only measure used to determine success. We also use graduation rate, college going rate, course offerings, and survey data. We also want students to experience the fine arts, vocational programs, technology, sports, speech, drama, and so forth. We want Seward High School graduates to be well-rounded, critical-thinking, hardworking people.

Those interested in knowing more information about our school district may review our district profile at https://goo.gl/7F6Deo. More information is also available on our district website at www.sewardpublicschools.org.