Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision

The Lamplighter School lights lamps that light the world. We nurture in all members of our community a deep love of learning, a strong social-emotional foundation, and a commitment to caring for others and the community. We prepare our students to thrive academically and socially as they contribute as leaders at their next schools and beyond.

We strive for Lamplighter to be a magnet for exceptional teachers, a community where all are connected and know that they belong, and a school enriched and elevated by robust community partnerships that enhance all aspects of the Lamplighter experience.

Mission

Dedicated to igniting the potential of each child, Lamplighter engages children in the joy of learning through intellectual discovery in a creative, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

Values

Excellence: We strive to reach our fullest potential in all we do.
Curiosity: We approach our world and our work with a sense  of discovery and thoughtful exploration.
Interplay of Innovation & Tradition: We are a community strengthened by traditions and propelled by innovation.
Collaboration: We do our best work together, listening to each other, and incorporating the richness of our diversity to create deeper learning, understanding, and belonging for all.
Joy: We value joy as inherent to our culture and a core condition for sustaining a thriving, cohesive community.

2024 Strategic Plan: Lighting Lamps That Light the World