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About the Nampa School District

The Nampa School District is committed to achieving and sustaining high levels of student success through the High Reliability Schools (HRS) framework. Our district embraces personalized learning through innovative, research-based strategies such as mastery-based education, project-based learning, dual-language immersion, expeditionary learning, arts integration, blended learning, Big Picture learning, and STEM/STEAM initiatives. These approaches reflect our commitment to a guaranteed and viable curriculum (Level 3) and competency-based education (Level 5). Guided by our mission to ensure high levels of achievement for every student, we maintain a safe, supportive, and collaborative culture (Level 1) where all stakeholders—students, staff, and families—have a voice in the continuous improvement of our schools. Our educators engage in collaborative teams to align instruction, curriculum, and assessment practices, ensuring effective teaching in every classroom (Level 2).

Mission Statement

The mission of the Nampa School District is to ensure high levels of achievement for every student.

Vision Statement

Every student is fully engaged in extraordinary learning experiences, preparing for successful transition to the next stage of life.

Strategic Vision

The District’s vision focuses on specific goals and areas of achievement. These strategies allow students to grow and explore as they master state standards across the curriculum.

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The five strategies are:

(1) establishing and faithfully delivering a guaranteed and viable curriculum to all students that fully aligns with essential standards and future success; (2) assuring that each student masters each essential standard through highly effective instruction; (3) having teachers work together in Professional Learning Communities to monitor student progress and adjust instruction to guarantee student achievement; (4) focusing relentlessly on student achievement as the measure of the effectiveness of instruction and leadership; and (5) providing highly effective leadership in each school and throughout the district that supports and focuses on the first four strategies.

  • Strategy Area 1
    Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum Every student, regardless of personal circumstances, neighborhood, school or classroom will have the opportunity and support to master essential content through a well-articulated and faithfully delivered instructional program that is focused on standards.
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  • Strategy Area 3
    Professional Collaboration Teachers and other staff work together in professional learning communities to develop opportunities and assessments for learning, to analyze student work, and plan together in ways that ensure improved student outcomes.
  • Strategy Area 4
    Focus on Results of the Whole Student Climate, culture, and community and family connections provide a positive, aspirational, and supportive environment for student success. Effectiveness is measured by the success of each and every student. We do not accept student failure, regardless of student background or circumstance. All students will have access to supports and the opportunity to succeed.
  • Strategy Area 5
    Leadership Leadership is aligned with characteristics of high achieving schools and districts and results in significant improvement in student outcomes and staff effectiveness.
  • Strategy Area 6
    Educational Support Staff Support systems are organized to strengthen teaching, learning and student achievement. All employees of the district promote a positive culture for students, staff and parents.
  • Strategy Area 7
    Community Engagement The district is seen as a source of community pride and is a good steward of community and district resources, facilities and systems meet student and community needs. Parent and guardian input and involvement is valued. Partnerships are cultivated with all stakeholders to align resources for student success. Two-way communication is prioritized and valued.