District Strategic Plan’s Secondary Focus

The Huntington UFSD’s new Blueprint for Excellence Strategic Plan update includes a section that outlines the district’s secondary grade (7-12) focus. The strategic plan is available in its entirety on the district website at www.hufsd.edu. It has been the subject of periodic updates at public meetings of the Huntington School Board by Superintendent Beth McCoy and her administrative team.

Listed below is the Secondary Focus of the updated plan with identifiable goals for the areas of Academic Excellence, The Student Experience, Operations and Family and Community Engagement.

Academic Excellence

Goal: We will empower all students with the foundational and advanced skills, confidence and adaptability needed to thrive in the evolving demands of post-secondary education and the modern workforce.

Rigor and Programs: Continue to conduct regular evaluations and focus walks to ensure existing programs are implemented with fidelity. Periodic follow-up at department and building levels through regular meeting agenda items to discuss ongoing implementation measures and scheduling. Ongoing focus of evidence-based strategies to enhance foundational skills, accelerate language development.

Skill Development: Create activities and projects that allow students to apply their learning in practical, real-world situations and environments.

Effective Use of Technology: Continue to implement appropriate applications of AI in schools for teaching, learning, operations, and explore new innovations in technology.

The Student Experience

Goal: We will ensure equity, access, and enrichment opportunities for all students through developmentally appropriate practices that meet their diverse needs and foster growth.

Activities and Opportunities: Seek grants and community sponsorships to fund reduced-cost/free field trip opportunities for all students.

Hands on Experience: Integrate additional learning opportunities for project-based learning models that reflect real-world problem solving.

Mental Health Supports: Provide education on the impact of social media on mental health and responsible use strategies.

Operations

Goal: We will enhance and ensure the safety, security, quality of food services and equitable resource allocation across the district, fostering a supportive and well-resourced environment for all students and staff.

Safety and Security: Continue to have consistent administrative presence during student drop off and dismissal times at all buildings.

Safety and Security: Research various swipe card entry systems for secondary students to enhance controlled access.

Resource Allocation/Class Size: Continue to utilize the Parent Square platform to share and update calendar events for each building.

Family and Community Engagement

Goal: We will actively engage and empower all families as partners in their child’s educational journey, fostering meaningful involvement and inclusion from early childhood through grade 12.

Parent Involvement: Continue to leverage neighborhood aides in each building to strengthen communication and connections with families.

Parent Involvement: Ensure all parents are registered and actively using the eSchool Parent Portal, through events such as the ‘Get Connected Workshops.’

Parent Involvement: Consider consolidating and optimizing communication tools to ensure consistent messaging across platforms.