Strategic Plan 2026-2031
The Mehlville Board of Education approved a new strategic plan to guide the district’s work for 2026-2031. The board also approved a new mission statement and revisions to the district’s Portrait of a Graduate.
Why is a strategic plan important?
A strategic plan is critical for a school district because it provides a clear vision and roadmap for achieving long-term goals. This touchstone document helps Mehlville School District staff set high expectations for themselves and their students, focuses on continuous improvement and ensures district resources are directed toward achieving our goals. It aligns stakeholders – students, staff, families and the community – around shared priorities. By setting objectives and regularly reviewing progress, a strategic plan fosters accountability and adaptability, enabling the district to respond proactively to changes in education, funding and community needs.
The strategic planning process
Strategic Plan Steering Committee members discuss themes at their first meeting in April 2025.
This strategic plan was drafted using feedback from the Mehlville School District community, including staff, parents, students and community members. Mehlville School District received feedback from almost 1,000 people during a ThoughtExchange survey. Additionally, the district formed a Strategic Plan Steering Committee to provide feedback as the strategic plan was developed. The 130-member committee held six meetings, starting in April 2025. During these meetings, the committee set the themes you find in this plan and provided feedback on each of the draft goals.
The five themes of the Mehlville School District Strategic Plan are:
- Academics
- Student Support
- Employee Quality and Staffing
- Finance, Facilities and Operations
- Community Involvement
A new mission statement and Portrait of a Graduate
To ensure alignment with the strategic plan and community feedback, district leaders reviewed the district mission statement and Portrait of a Graduate traits. More than 750 people participated in surveys about a new mission statement and revisions to the district Portrait of a Graduate.
Mehlville School District Mission Statement
The Mehlville School District empowers every student to achieve success, develop essential life skills, and thrive in safe, supportive learning environments led by high-quality staff.
Portrait of a Graduate Traits
- Critical and Creative Thinker
- Collaborative Communicator
- Compassionate
- Reflective and Self-Aware
- Resilient