About GASD
OUR BELIEFS
Beliefs guide behavior. Subsequently, to achieve anything you must have beliefs that serve as a foundation through the good and bad times. These are the true north of our organization's compass. Our beliefs about children and learning are:
We believe that all children can learn.
We believe that success follows a child's ability to read, write, and apply arithmetic.
We believe that to be successful a child must develop character.
We believe that the learning environment must be safe and secure.
We believe that educational programs must be individualized and instruction varied.
We believe in seeking out, inducting and educating the best available staff.
Our Mission
A community invested in empowering our students to strive for excellence to succeed in the future.
District Vision Statement
Every student will experience success and positively impact the world.
Greencastle-Antrim School District (GASD) is a K-12 public education school system located in the Cumberland Valley within south-central Pennsylvania. GASD borders Maryland and is bisected by Interstate 81. It lies south of Chambersburg in Franklin County and covers 72 square miles including the Greencastle Borough and Antrim Township. GASD has a history of providing quality educational experiences for approximately 3,100 students.
GASD consists of four school buildings including a center for environmental studies and a technology center, all located on a 120-acre campus, affording many positive opportunities for students to engage in educational programs outside of their school building. This one campus design allows for streamlined efficiency of curriculum, staffing, transportation, and security.
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