RPS CORE VALUES AND MISSION

VISION STATEMENT

The Rockland Public Schools (RPS) empower students to excel, lead, and become dynamic and successful members of our global society.

Adopted by the RPS Strategic Planning Steering Committee

CORE VALUES

Achievement: We believe all students can learn, grow, and succeed.

Character: We believe in accountability, integrity, respect, and responsibility to ourselves and our community.

Inclusion: We believe in a welcoming, safe, collaborative, and equitable learning environment.

Perseverance: We believe in working hard to accomplish our goals, especially when faced with challenges.

Adopted by the RPS Strategic Planning Steering Committee

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:

Chelsea Amaral, RPS ‘24
Eileen Carey, Esten, Paraprofessional
Nicole Cedrone, RPS ‘25
Dr. Alan Cron, RPS, Superintendent
Fred Damon, RHS, Dean of Students
Lawrie Donovan, RMS, Adj. Counselor
Jade Freni, Jefferson, Teacher
Holly Gage, MP, Adj. Counselor
Liam Griffin, RMS, Asst. Principal
Kelly Gustavsen, RPS, Parent
Jane Hackett, RPS, Asst. Superintendent
Melissa Harris, RMS, Asst. Principal
Dr. John Harrison, RHS, Principal
Rebecca Kidwell, RPS, Asst. Superintendent

Freea Leahy, RPS, Dept. Head, Adj. Counselor
Mary Kate Leoncavallo, RPS ‘23
Dr. Linda Maniglia, RPS, Dir. of Pupil Personnel Services
Jill Maroney, RPS, Vice Chair, School Comm.
Kathy Paulding, RHS, Asst. Principal
John Piazza Jr., RPS, Dept. Head, Music
Lisa Scanlon, Esten, Teacher
Michelle Scheufele, Jefferson, Principal
Cheryl Schipper, RMS, Principal
Jan Sheehan, MP, Principal
Mark Shom, RPS, Dir. of Maintenance
Marilyn Smith, Esten, Principal
Tim Wells, RPS, Director of Technology