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Dedicated to Excellence in Education

Serving over 7,500 students in 11 campuses, Hendry is a rural community of 40,000+ with families from widely diverse cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.  The Hendry community values and embraces diversity as one of its greatest strengths.

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    Strong Schools. Strong Community.

    VISION

    Students will be prepared for the future of their choice through equitable learning experiences and high expectations of achievement with the ability to think critically and to become contributing members of society.

    MISSION

    Through a culture of excellence and equity, an engaging and supportive environment, meaningful relationships, strong communication and collaboration, Hendry County School District puts students on the path to a positive and fulfilling future.

    Goal 1

    Academic Achievement

    Enhance sustainability of systems and processes district-wide that accelerate student learning and achievement. 

    Goal 2

    Culture & Climate

    Develop an energizing positive school culture district-wide where every student and staff member feels valued and supported. Our culture will focus on what is best for students and will be driven by creating the conditions in our schools that support learning, collaboration, growth, and achievement.  

    Goal 3

    Recruitment & Retention

    Develop and maintain systems that recruit and retain the most effective educators in an effort to enhance student learning and the overall efficient operation of the organization.

    Goal 4

    Family & Community Engagement

    Develop strong and proactive partnerships with our families and communities to increase student achievement.

    Goal 5

    Fiscal Stewardship

    Be stewards of taxpayer dollars by maximizing the effectiveness of every dollar, while exploring new opportunities for revenues.