Mission

Create in partnership with our community a learning environment which produces participation, creativity, problem solving, and an awareness of the changing nature of opportunities in the 21st century.

Vision

To develop in each child a curiosity and enthusiasm for learning in a spirit of confidence, sensitivity, responsibility, and critical awareness in a community centered school.

Goals

Black Butte School strives to educate students who:

• have a strong sense of place and feel connected to the people and environments around them,
• can confidently apply skills in math and literacy to real world situations,
• are life-long learners curious about the world they live in,
• take personal responsibility for their actions and education, and 
• are leaders for positive change in their communities.