Article I: Key Expectations for all LMSD Schools

The District's motto, "Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve," forms the core of the District's vision statement and serves as a guiding principle for students and staff.

The District’s mission is our central purpose and it is what drives our actions. Our mission statement follows:

Committed to excellence and continuous improvement, the Lower Merion School District strives to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of critical thinking and creativity, that they value themselves and the diversity of others, and that they are knowledgeable, contributing citizens capable of excelling in a rapidly changing world. This is accomplished by individuals engaging in innovative, active experiences tailored to myriad ways of learning and in partnership with our community.

The District’s strategic plan, “All Forward,” serves as a strategic compass for the District’s work. The plan was designed to be actionable, inspirational, and accessible to all members of our school community. Five “bold statements of strategic intent” provide the framework of our plan and represent where we want to be as a school community. These statements reflect a shift from where we are today in how we (1) define student success, (2) transform curriculum, (3) support professional learning, (4) engage students, and (5) partner with our community. It is important to note that the intent of the plan is not to solve a problem or fix a failure. Rather, it serves as a necessary next step forward in our evolution as one of the finest public school systems in the United States. More information about the plan can be found here: All Forward: LMSD Strategic Plan.