LPSS is guided by four Core Values of Success:

• Safety – Schools must be safe, supportive places to learn and work.
• Culture – Respect and belonging drive stronger relationships and achievement.
• Growth – Academic and personal progress must be measurable and continuous.
• Opportunity – Students should have access to unique pathways that prepare them for the future.

These values are the lens for every decision we make.

In 2023, LPSS worked with educators, families, and community partners to define what matters most. The result was a unified vision: schools thrive when they are safe, nurturing, and ambitious. The Core Values were built to keep that vision consistent across the district.

Vision only works if it’s measured. That’s why we created the Core Value Accountability System.

• Each September, LPSS publishes a Core Report showing how every school and the district are performing on Safety, Culture, Growth, and Opportunity.
• Each February, we release a Progress Report to update stakeholders on midyear gains and needs.