The mission of Prescott Central Middle School is to provide a safe learning environment, through an authentic middle school setting, that will permit and encourage each unique individual to develop as an active learner to his or her fullest potential academicaly, emotionally, physically, socially, and culturally.

1. We believe that each student is a valued individual with unique, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs
2. We believe that all students can learn, achieve, and succeed with developmentally appropriate learning activities, active participation in the learning process, and appropriate opportunities for success.
3. We believe that students learn in different ways and instructional practices should incorporate learning activities that take into account different learning styles.
4. We believe that exceptional students require special services and resources.
5. We believe that a safe and physically comfortable environment promotes student learning.
6. We believe that teachers, parents, and the community share the responsibility for the support of the school's mission.
7. We believe that challenging expectations increase individual student performance.
8. We believe that students learn to make appropriate decisions when given a supportive and challenging learning environment.
9. We believe that heterogeneity enriches the learning and teaching environment.
10. We believe that cultural diversity increases student understanding of different people and cultures.
11. We believe that a student's self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students, faculty, staff, and community.