Our Mission

The MESD Outdoor School Program provides innovative and collaborative leadership which enables our Districts' students to learn science and interpersonal skills in order to meet the diverse needs of a changing world.

The Outdoor School Program's Mission is:

•Teach field-based science concepts as they relate to natural resources This instruction is hands-on and meaningful for real life.

•Provide instruction that promotes critical thinking and collaboration.

•Extend science instruction beyond the classroom.

•Implement a variety of planned activities that provide opportunities for participation in cooperative living experiences, performing arts, recreation, and structured events.

•Provide for the safety, physical and medical needs of all students.

•Promote self-esteem, leadership and confidence in sixth grade and high school students.

•Practice gender/ethnic equity and honor and promote diversity and multicultural awareness.

•Teach interpersonal skills and provide opportunities for the application of these skills across a variety of settings.

•Address the needs of all learners regardless of individual learning differences or challenged conditions.

•Treat each student and staff person with dignity and respect