The Craven Commitment
Vision
Craven County Schools will be THE choice for students, staff, families, and communities as we prepare each and every learner to reach their fullest potential.
Mission
Core Values
- Student-Centered Focus
- Trust and Empathy
- Integrity
- Respect of Individuals
- Acknowledgement of Achievement
Beliefs
- Management By Fact
- Continuous Improvement
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Agility to Adapt
- Emphasis on Teaching and Learning
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Family and Community Engagement
- Professional Expectations
- Transparent and Open Communications
Our strategic plan is like a compass. A compass gives you direction and keeps you on track when you're traveling. Our plan does the same as we embark on the journey to prepare each and every student for success. The goals provide us the direction in which we want to move as we achieve educational excellence.
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS
Our TRUE NORTH (Successful Students) keeps us focused on our main priority, our students.
PREMIER PROFESSIONALS
As we continue on this journey, we head EAST (Premier Professionals) to ensure our students are surrounded by highly qualified and impactful educators.
SUPERIOR SYSTEMS
Moving SOUTH (Superior Systems), we are committed to creating nurturing learning and working environments for all.
COMMITTED COMMUNITY
As we travel WEST (Committed Community), we cannot reach our final destination without the support of ALL stakeholders.

