Vision and Strategic Plan
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In the fall of 2022, our Head of School and Board of Trustees initiated a schoolwide conversation about strategic vision and direction for St. Michael’s School, above all to help create a stronger community, one that would be more self-aware and have a greater sense of its priorities, goals, and vision.
Through a collaborative effort among Head of School, Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and parents and students—culminating in a community-wide Visioning Day in January 2023—we formally adopted a shared statement of Vision and a Strategic Plan, ratified by the Board of Trustees in February 2023.
That important planning work in the fall of 2022 also led to a review and refinement of our Statement of Mission, formation of our Core Values, and, as noted, our Strategic Plan and Statement of Vision, “to excel in innovative teaching in a community of wellness, belonging, and joy.”
Each year, with feedback from, and in conversation with, the broader School community, St. Michael’s School reviews its strategic priorities and renews its commitment to this shared vision. For the 2025-2026 academic year, which represents year three of our plan and vision, St. Michael’s has embraced the following strategic initiatives.
Our Year-THREE Strategic Initiatives
GOAL #1
FAITH
For more fully living into our core identity and practice as an Episcopal school, we are:
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Supporting school-wide efforts for welcoming a new Head of School who will embrace our strategic plan and fully assimilate into our school culture.
Lifting up and building a school-wide understanding of our Core Values,
highlighting other faith traditions, and amplifying student voice through
Monday all-school chapel.
Developing and implementing a service-learning scope and sequence that is thoughtfully integrated into the curriculum.
Enhancing the St. Michael’s narrative and our Episcopal identity through the use of website video and storytelling.
GOAL #2
DIVERSITY
For becoming a diverse community of wellness and belonging, we are:
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Supporting a Director of Belonging role to champion equity, inclusion, and community wellness.
Fostering community through “Guess Who” teacher activities that build relationships and connection.
Expanding social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons across grade levels and specials classes.
Strengthening the SEA parent-partnership model by encouraging broader participation aligned with the school’s strategic initiatives, ensuring inclusivity and equity.
GOAL #3
LEARNING
For ensuring our teaching & learning empowers new generations of students to navigate their world, we are:
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Building the narrative about innovation at St. Michael’s through newsletter (Innovation Spotlight), website (teaching & learning framework on Academics page), and new technology and programs.
Utilizing the Abelli grant to strengthen STEM programming.
Expanding cross-grade collaboration for curriculum & instruction through increased division, all-staff time.
Diving deeper with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) this year, with a focus on innovation and creating a shared definition of innovation at St. Michael’s.
Conducting a tech needs assessment to clarify school-wide purchases for 2026-2027.
Implementing a year-long faculty evaluation process (Danielson Model) that includes goal setting, tracking, and self reflection for both Lower and Upper Schools, and incorporates a framework for innovative teaching and learning.
GOAL #4
THE FUTURE
For expanding resources to ensure a sustainable future, we are:
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Implementing an innovative marketing and advertising plan to bring more prospective families to campus, with the aim of increasing enrollment to 300+.
Securing capital pledges and gifts (in planning phase) to complete classroom conversion to central AC.
Continuing to add new enrichment programs, such as Webby Dance.
Prioritizing safety and security enhancements across campus, including installing a park fence and additional security cameras.