Mission :

The Mission of the Hardin-Central C-2 School District is to provide a positive, child-centered environment that will ensure each student the opportunity to achieve his/her full potential. We will recognize each student as an individual, and strive to meet each student's needs. We will provide an educational environment that encourages responsibility within the student. We will teach students to be real-life problems solvers and effective communicators in a world that demands interdependence.

Our ultimate goal is to develop within each student the ability to become a contributing member of society.

We Believe :

- All people have equal, inherent worth.
- All people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
- Each person is responsible for themselves and how their actions affect others.
- High self-esteem promotes personal achievement.
- Support of the family is beneficial for the optimal development of the individual.
- ImageAll individuals deserve the opportunity to pursue their positive aspirations and be successful.
- All people can learn
- Desire for knowledge directly affects the quality of life.
- Optimal achievement requires risk-taking and effort.
- Satisfaction in personal accomplishment is related to the investments made.
- There is dignity and value in learning and work.
- Honesty is an essential factor in all human relationships.
- Competition is an essential factor in all human relationships.
- Learning is not preparation for life, but a vital and continual part of life.