P - Positively impact the destiny of our students and community.

A - Achieve the impossible!

W - Work hard.

N - Never give up!

E - Encourage those around you!

E - Engage in life long learning.

Pawnee ISD is a destination for tomorrow's future leaders, where opportunity, excellence and innovation is on the forefront of rigorous learning. A school district where all students and staff learn, lead, and succeed, daily in an ever-changing world.

Pawnee ISD believes every student and staff member should be given the opportunity to pursue their individual dreams by receiving a well rounded education. Pawnee strives to provide these opportunities through innovation programs and project based learning. In addition, Pawnee ISD strives to provide excellence in education for all students and staff.

In order to accomplish the District mission, the Pawnee Independent School District Board of Trustees has adopted the following USDE performance goals:

• Performance Goal 1: Pawnee ISD will exceed state and federal standards by providing a well-balanced and challenging curriculum which addresses the needs of all students.

• Performance Goal 2: Pawnee ISD will provide an innovative curriculum with instructional programs and services to maximize each student's potential in order to graduate prepared for post secondary experiences.

• Performance Goal 3: Pawnee ISD will provide the best educational environment that is safe, drug-free, and conducive to teaching and learning.

• Performance Goal 4: Pawnee ISD will ensure effective and efficient use of funds in order to facilitate optimal student achievement.

• Performance Goal 5: Pawnee ISD will seek and retain highly qualified, effective, and committed personnel in an environment that values staff and maximizes student achievement.