Welcome to Hattiesburg Public Schools!
Welcome to Hattiesburg Public Schools!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. It is my privilege to serve as your district superintendent. I want to extend a special welcome to all of the new families joining Hattiesburg Public Schools this year and welcome back all of our returning families as well. I am honored to serve as your district superintendent.
Our goal at Hattiesburg Public Schools is to work together to "educate all students to become productive citizens of a dynamic, global community." Our vision, is "to create a model teaching and learning environment that graduates every student prepared for success in life, college, and the workforce." At Hattiesburg Public Schools, we believe students are the central focus of all district activities and can achieve high levels of success. In a collaborative effort, we want children to thrive in all ways possible. My hope is that all children will love school and nurture a learning environment that is positive, warm, and caring, as well as a fun place to learn and grow.
Sincerely,
Dr. Robert L. Williams
Superintendent, Hattiesburg Public Schools
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate all students to become productive citizens of a dynamic, global community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a model teaching and learning environment that graduates EVERY student prepared for success in life, college, and the workforce.
OUR GOALS
- Academic Success: Every student is proficient and showing growth in all assessed areas.
- Effective and Committed Staff: Every classroom and department is led by caring, supportive, and highly effective staff.
- Positive School Climate and Culture: All schools are safe, supportive, and welcoming.
- Family and Community Engagement: All families and the community are informed, connected, and contribute to the success of our students and schools.
- Fiscal Responsibility and Sustainable Resources: All district resources support the full implementation of the strategic plan.
OUR BELIEFS
- We believe students are the central focus of all district activities.
- We believe every adult plays a vital role in our students' growth.
- We believe students are the central focus of all district activities.
- We believe in providing students a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities and experiences.
- We believe everyone is a leader.
- We believe the community plays an essential role in the district's success.
