This summer, the Matthew A. Henson learning community – madeup of teachers, parents, community members and administrators traveled toWashington D.C. to visit the MLK Memorial.  This opportunity provided theteam a chance to reflect and rethink the purpose of our work in educationreform as a larger social justice movement.  Upon returning from D.C. theteam of stakeholders worked diligently to rewrite the Vision and Mission ofMatthew A. Henson Elementary School. 

Vision:

To be an inspiring and collaborativelearning community where hard work ensures responsible and productive citizensof the world and stakeholders have high expectations, passion for learning.

Mission:

Our mission is to providescholars with a rigorous education through engagement, powerful learningexperiences, and within a safe and nurturing environment.  

Through collaboration we willpromote critical thinking, social responsibility, and the self confidencenecessary to be prepared for college and a variety of post graduate options.