The belief of the Ethan School District 17-1 is that the best possible education is the right and privilege of every student. The responsibility of the school is to educate students within the context of community values. The curriculum should be dynamic and progressive in order to meet the changing needs of both the individual and the entire student body. The school should strive to produce well-rounded American citizens through the total school program. The school will attempt to foster an atmosphere of excellence throughout its courses of studies and activities.
The mission of the Mitchell School District is to offer a well-rounded educational program with emphasis on reading, writing, mathematics, science, communication, and technology. The Mitchell School District believes that people are society's most valuable resource. We further believe in the supreme worth, dignity and unique qualities of each individual. It is the ultimate purpose of the educational process in the Mitchell School District to prepare each student to accept responsibilities to self, community, country, and thus to become a contributing member to our changing society. It is our philosophy that we can attain this educational result through a joint effort of student, parents, staff and community.