The mission of the Stoneham Public Schools is to develop students who:

• are creative, critical, and independent thinkers
• have respect and tolerance for self and others
• know and apply communication and computation skills
• are healthy and responsible contributors to society

The School Committee and staff of Stoneham Public Schools believe that
this mission requires that we:

• commit to a common and understood purpose
• hold high expectations for all children
• honor teaching
• value diversity
• insist on competence and professionalism
• reject political behavior
• foster innovation
• seek new knowledge and growth
• trust, respect, and involve others
• communicate directly, openly, and honestly
• listen with understanding
• establish purpose before action
• work together