Portrait of an Elma Eagle

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Portrait of an Elma Eagle

Empowering all students for success means more than academic achievement.

Groups of parents, community leaders, local business owners, educators, and students have established a set of attributes that define a unified, collective vision for Elma youth.

Together, we will prepare all Elma students for success now and in life after graduation.

Elma students will be...

Culturally Aware

Elma students will be aware of the world around them and have the empathy to embrace diverse perspectives and be open to new ideas.
Elma students will find value in diversity.

Elma students will be...

Informed and Engaged Neighbors

Elma students will have the knowledge, courage, and desire to make a positive change on a local, national, and global level.
Elma students will live with integrity and show compassion for others.
Elma students will be positive and active citizens.

Elma students will be...

Critical Thinkers

Elma students will have the skills to evaluate information to ensure its accuracy and relevance.
Elma students will make constructive choices.
Elma students will be problem solvers and innovators.
Elma students will find creative solutions.

Elma students will be...

Visionary

Elma students will be confident in their unique skills and abilities.
Elma students will have aspirations for life after high school.
Elma students will be aware of the many different opportunities available and have the resources and support necessary to pursue whichever they choose.

Elma students will be...

Effective Communicators

Elma students will be effective digital, written, and verbal communicators.
Elma students will be capable of expressing their thoughts, ideas, and feelings.
Elma students will have the confidence and skill to be self-advocates.

Elma students will be...

Resilient and Adaptable

Elma students will be able to overcome adversity.
Elma students will have the perseverance to reach their goals.
Elma students will have the confidence to take risks and keep trying.
Elma students will be physically, mentally, and emotionally resilient.
Elma students will have strong and healthy relationships.
Elma students will be able to adapt and succeed in our ever-changing, complex world.

Elma students will have...

Practical Knowledge

Elma students will have the basic knowledge and life skills required to be successful in whichever post-secondary life path they choose.
Elma students will be financially and technologically literate.
Elma students will be capable of independently finding answers and solutions.
Elma students will have the perseverance to learn new concepts.
Elma students will continue to ask questions and search for answers.

Elma School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator: Chris Nesmith, 360-482-2822, [email protected]; and 504 Coordinator: Stacey Rockey, 360-482-1123, [email protected]. Address: 1235 Monte Elma Road, Elma, WA 98541.