About SVCS
About Stockbridge Valley Central School
Successful organizations clearly define their purpose, what they need to become to fulfill their purpose and how they operate or behave. These are commonly known as their mission, their vision, and their core values.
Mission Vision Core Values
Through the Blueprint Planning Process, the school community defined why we exist, what happens in the organization when we are working towards the mission and what behaviors should be evident from individuals and the organization as a whole.
Mission Statement:
Culture of Excellence: Empower ALL students through exemplary educational experiences to safely learn and grow.
Vision Statement:
SVCS is student-centered, where ALL children, staff, and the community are valued, acknowledged and actively involved.
Core Values:
We believe that we can achieve our vision when we focus our work on the clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values.
We will:
● Foster high expectations for achievement
● Demonstrate a passion for educating ALL children
● Model ethics and integrity
● Ensure a safe and secure environment
● Focus on continuous learning
● Promote perseverance and resilience
● Respect others and ourselves (cultural awareness)
● Support a caring, compassionate learning environment
School
Stockbridge Valley Central School has one building which houses approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K through 12. The community residents possess a strong belief in education and support the District in positive educational endeavors. The Stockbridge Valley Central School District is a rural community comprising agricultural farms and small businesses. The District has a 53% free and reduced population, a 94% attendance rate and enjoys the cultural diversity that all students bring to the school and community. The student body population consists of 1.25% American Indian/Alaska Native, 2.5% Hispanic, 3.25% Multiracial, and 93% White. The Stockbridge Valley Central School District has high standards for student achievement and offers a well-rounded variety of instructional programs.
Community
The Stockbridge Valley Central School District is located in Madison and Oneida County, New York and is a community of approximately 2,100 residents. The district serves the townships of Augusta, Eaton, Lincoln, Oneida, Munnsville, Smithfield, Stockbridge, and Vernon. Located midway between Utica and Syracuse, about 25 miles from each, on Williams Rd., it offers easy access to urban areas. Stockbridge Valley is located within close proximity to SUNY Morrisville, Hamilton College, as well as Colgate University.
Pre-K- 12 Enrollment: 450 (approximately)
Attendance Rate: 93%
Budget: $12,233,610
Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%
Students with Disabilities: 14%
Schedule (Gr. 7-12): Modified Block Schedule: Using a two-day schedule, students take at minimum six 83-minute classes and one 40 minute class. All courses are year-long, each class meets every other day. Students have the opportunity to accelerate in math beginning in grade 8.
Report Cards: Quarterly
US News Bronze Recognition (2009, 2013) (2023)
Free/Reduced Lunch: 56%
Students with Disabilities: 14%
Schedule (Gr. 7-12): Modified Block Schedule: Using a two-day schedule, students take at minimum six 83-minute classes and one 40 minute class. All courses are year-long, each class meets every other day. Students have the opportunity to accelerate in math beginning in grade 8.
Report Cards: Quarterly
US News Bronze Recognition (2009, 2013) (2023)
National Showcase School for Capturing Kids' Hearts® (2023)