The Anna Local Schools is dedicated to creating a learning environment that empowers all students to fulfill their potential by: Providing an appropriate and challenging education; Promoting respect for self and others; Developing a sense of shared responsibility; Providing opportunities to develop lifetime learning skills.
Botkins Local School is a place where staff, students, families, and community work in partnership to provide an academic environment that will enable all learners to gain knowledge and skills they need to live, work, and continue to learn in a global society. The mission of Botkins Local School is to help all students acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become lifelong learners and healthy, productive adults who will contribute to their community and to society.
It is the responsibility of Hardin-Houston Local Schools, parents, students, and community, to prepare lifelong learners, and develop productive, responsible citizens by empowering everyone to succeed.
The Jackson Center Local School District is located in northeast Shelby County. The district has one large building complex which houses over 550 students in grades pre- K-12, with 41 certified staff members. The district also contains a branch of the Shelby Hills school which services 3 and 4 year olds. The district provides a innovative curriculum and schedule for elementary and middle school children that is designed to fit the individual needs of all students. For example, our teachers specialize in subjects starting at the kindergarten level so even 5 and 6 year olds change classes during the day. At the high school level, Jackson Center is the only school in Shelby County besides Sidney High School that offers Advanced Placement classes. In addition, Jackson Center offers Dual Enrollment courses through Urbana University. The Jackson Center community takes pride in its school district and shows support financially through booster groups and volunteering. The school district participates in the inter-district open enrollment program and many students from surrounding school districts choose to attend our school. In conjunction with the Upper Valley JVS, we offer comprehensive Vocational Consumer Sciences and Vocational Agriculture programs. Students from Jackson Center have distinguished themselves with their achievements and accomplishments. The Jackson Center School District and students take academic studies seriously with a high percentage moving on to higher education. Our students have also done well in music competitions, art contests, athletic events, and drama productions. Our teachers and support staff do all that is possible to provide an environment that is conducive to student participation and achievement.
Mission Statement: It is the responsibility of the Russia Schools to ensure that students will be provided a safe, challenging educational environment conducive to the development of life-long learners and responsible citizens.
It is our MISSION to: "provide effective leadership and services while fostering collaboration and communication among participating school districts." At the Shelby County Educational Service Center, we offer programs for teachers and students alike. We support the professional development and curriculum needs, provide resources for administrators, teachers, bus drivers, support staff, and others. Our Opportunity School, provided in cooperation with Sidney City School and the Cooperative Learning Center, provide support to at-risk students and families. It is our goal to enrich the lives of those who live in Shelby County by supporting their schools.
The mission of the Sidney City Schools, a regional education leader meeting the needs of all students, is to provide a superior education and ensure that all students realize their maximum potential.