“We exist to serve our community and ultimately to foster and support a free society by helping create responsible citizens,” says Superintendent Dr. Brian Holt, emphasizing the district’s mission-driven approach. With a focus on social-emotional learning, cutting-edge STEM programs, career readiness initiatives, and strategic infrastructure investments, RFISD exemplifies innovation in education while maintaining strong ties to its military roots. This combination of community dedication and forwardthinking practices positions the district as a model for 21st-century learning. A MISSION ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AND CITIZENSHIP At the heart of RFISD’s philosophy is a commitment to shaping not just students, but engaged citizens.The district’s board-authorized mission statement clearly defines this purpose. “The purpose of education at Randolph Field Independent School District is to prepare individuals to be continual learners who are successful, productive, responsible citizens,” explains Dr. Holt. This vision extends beyond test scores, while academic excellence is prioritized, the district measures success by its graduates’ ability to contribute meaningfully to society. RFISD’s military connection deeply influences this approach. With many students coming from active-duty families, the district serves a highly transient population. “We don’t know where our students are coming from year to year,” Dr. Holt notes. “They could have been in a different state like Idaho or Georgia or North Dakota, or they could be coming from Germany.” This mobility demands an educational model that balances stability with adaptability, ensuring students thrive academically and emotionally despite frequent relocations. Crucially, RFISD views graduation as an outcome, not the ultimate goal. “We don’t exist simply to enroll and graduate students,” Dr. Holt emphasizes. “Graduation is a result, not our mission, business, or purpose.” Instead, the district focuses on cultivating responsibility, resilience, and community engagement, qualities that endure long after diplomas are awarded. EARLY EDUCATION: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE For RFISD, early education goes beyond academics, it’s about building resilient learners. Recognizing the unique challenges military-connected children face, the district provides robust emotional support alongside rigorous instruction. “Social emotional learning is a really big deal for our school district, especially since we’re military connected,” explains Dr. Holt.To address this, RFISD employs two full-time 321 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08 RANDOLPH FIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
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