Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District – Strategic Road Map
The Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District completed a strategic planning process in July 2025. This end result is a true north for our district – a target for which we can all aim for – students, staff, families and community. The DCG Strategic Plan was created with input from our stakeholders and outlines our mission, vision and core values moving forward.
Our Mission – Empowering every student to create their future
Our Vision – Our district strives for excellence through innovation and embraces growth in every dimension of education.
Our Core Values
A. Enhancing academic processes and resources to provide rigorous, engaging learning experiences for all students.
B. Meeting the academic, social-emotional and well-being needs of each student through targeted systems of support.
C. Investing in our workforce to ensure a viable system for recruitment, retention, professional growth and satisfaction.
D. Creating a connected, informed community through proactive communication, authentic engagement and supportive resources for families.
E. Improving our learning environments, systems and operations to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of our students, staff and families.
Desired Daily Experience – Students
Student Desired Daily Experiences
- I have strong relationships and connections with my teachers, who help me feel welcome and support me with my learning.
- I feel accepted and respected by my peers.
- I feel safe and secure throughout the school day.
- I enjoy school for its engaging activities, balance of hands-on and digital work, and real-world learning applications.
- I have choices at school, allowing me to pursue my interests and follow a personalized path.
- I have a wide range of extracurricular opportunities (clubs, groups, athletics, fine arts) that connect to my interests and help me feel part of the DCG community.
- I have opportunities to socialize with my peers and take breaks from learning.
Desired Daily Experience – Staff
Staff Desired Daily Experiences
- I am respected, valued, and appreciated for my contributions.
- I enjoy working at DCG because of the positive culture in my building and district-wide.
- I am supported by building and district administration.
- The communication I receive is clear, consistent, and helps me understand decisions that have been made.
- We put students first with our decision making and it is evident in our student outcomes.
- We have adequate, structured time for collaboration, including time in our Professional Learning Communities.
- I have the resources I need to be effective in my role, helping me create a high-quality experience for all students.
- My schedule allows sufficient time for necessary breaks and planning.
- We effectively implement and consistently apply a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) for both academics and social-emotional behavior.
Desired Daily Experience – Families
Family Desired Daily Experiences
- I am able to build close-knit relationships and feel a sense of community at my student’s school.
- I receive timely and accessible communication from educators involved in my student’s learning. This includes regular progress updates, and the ability to connect easily with teachers and administrators.
- My feedback is valued by teachers and administrators, and my communication is met with a timely response.
- My student’s learning environment provides both physical and emotional safety.
- My student has supportive, strong relationships with staff, helping my student feel successful and cared for.
- My student has access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum presented in up-to-date and technologically advanced facilities.
- My student has opportunities to explore and engage in a variety of challenging, real-world oriented courses that prepare them for the next step.
- My student has access to a wide range of electives and extracurricular activities, including fine arts, sports and clubs.
- My student has opportunities for indoor/outdoor physical activity throughout their school day.