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Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission

Packer educates students to: 

Think Deeply

Listen Actively

Speak Courageously

Act with Purpose and Heart

Our Vision for Educational Excellence

Packer is a diverse community of learners in which each person is valued and challenged. We strive to be knowledgeable, empathetic, and engaged members of an interconnected and dynamic world. 

How we do this

We inspire joy and purpose through transformative learning experiences that foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. We prioritize collaboration, reflection, and continuous improvement in service of student learning.

How we know we are successful

We recognize our success in the varied contributions of our students, graduates, and school professionals — within and beyond our school community. 

Learning Together

Packer’s Strategic Framework.

Our Values

Scholarship: Promoting rigorous inquiry leading to deep understanding

Creativity: Fostering discovery, imagination, and innovation

Equity: Embracing diversity, expanding access, and nurturing belonging

Integrity: Cultivating decency, honesty, grace, and personal responsibility

Joy: Creating a community of positive energy and lively engagement

Respect: Caring for oneself, for one another, and for the world around us