Hampton City Schools

2 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 ampton City Schools is a unique school district with a notable history, dating back to the early 1800s when it became the first free school district in America. Today, the school division is a trailblazer in education, focusing on academic excellence through community collaboration, diverse innovation, and a commitment to students which is embodied in its mission, which states, “In collaboration with our community, Hampton City Schools ensures academic excellence for every child, every day, whatever it takes.” Mission, Vision, and Core Values The heart of Hampton City Schools lies in this mission, providing opportunities that support student success for all. Driven by core values such as integrity, responsibility, innovation, excellence, and professionalism, the school division collaborates with the community to make its vision a reality. H HAMPTON CI T Y SCHOOLS ODEL OF INNOVATION ND COLLABORATION FOR STUDENT SUCCESS Hampton City Schools’ innovative approach to student success and community collaboration is transforming the educational landscape throughout the district and beyond.