Mission Statement:

The Weehawken School System is in pursuit of excellence. In this pursuit, our philosophy is that all children will leave us empowered to reach maximum potential, develop life values that enhance social responsibility, and are prepared to accept the challenges of a changing society.

We will:

 - maintain a safe and orderly environment

 - provide the opportunity and necessary tools for all students to learn

 - hold high expectations for staff and students

 - develop and encourage lifelong readers

 - prepare effective communicators

 - empower our students with computational skills necessary for daily life

 - prepare tomorrow's decision makers and enlightened citizens

 - nourish creativity and encourage all areas of self-expression

 - utilize every opportunity to foster and promote positive self-esteem

 - promote healthy living

 - provide a knowledgeable, professional and caring faculty

 - maintain a positive professional climate that fosters collegial staff relations

 - foster positive home/community/school relations in a functional community partnership.

 - expect that all students will achieve the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards at all grade levels