Pleasant Grove Elementary fosters an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, equity is prioritized, and the learning process is valued. Through collaboration and innovation, we empower students to achieve academic and behavioral excellence, guided by dedicated staff, to become compassionate, lifelong learners and globally conscious leaders.

At Pleasant Grove Elementary, students, parents, teachers, and administrators are committed to:

• Providing every student with high-quality, research-based instruction, differentiating as needed
• Promoting rich, equitable instruction that honors student uniqueness
• Fostering positive and collaborative relationships between the school and community
• Pursuing continuous growth, learning, and reflection to ensure global competitiveness
• Explicitly teaching and modeling social-emotional competencies to support students’ behavioral success

The Wake County Public School System will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers.

1. Every student is uniquely capable and deserves to be challenged and engaged in relevant, rigorous, and meaningful learning each day.
2. Every student is expected to learn, grow, and succeed while we will eliminate the ability to predict achievement based on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity.
3. Well-supported, highly effective, and dedicated principals, teachers, and staff are essential to success for all students.
4. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff, while sustaining best practices, will promote and support a culture of continuous improvement, risk-taking, and innovation that results in a high-performing organization focused on student achievement, well-being and student agency.
5. The Board of Education, superintendent, and all staff value a diverse school community that is inviting, respectful, inclusive, flexible, and supportive.
6. The Wake County residents value a strong public school system and will partner to provide the support and resources to fully realize our shared vision, accomplish the mission, and sustain our core beliefs.
7. All students and staff deserve to work in optimal learning environments supported by sufficient resources, well-maintained facilities, and sustainable operational systems.