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About our District

Our Mission

Educate and motivate our students to be successful, responsible citizens.

 

Our Vision

Recognized as a school district that inspires excellence and leadership in all!

Core Beliefs

  • We put students first.
  • All students can learn.
  • We provide a safe, secure environment for all.
  • Collaboration among students, staff, families and the community is essential to our success.
  • Our schools are the heart of our community.
  • We value creativity and innovation.
  • We lead with honesty and integrity.
  • Our supportive and rigorous learning environment nurtures the whole child.
  • All are treated with dignity, respect and compassion

District Details

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Located along the southeastern shore of Lake Ontario in the geographic center of New York State, Mexico Academy and Central School District serves approximately 2,000 students from Universal Pre-K through Grade 12 across a 100-square-mile region encompassing the towns of Hastings, Mexico, New Haven, Palermo, Parish, Richland, Scriba and Volney.

Our rural community offers the best of both worlds- a close-knit, supportive environment with convenient access to the educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities of Central New York. 

With a proud tradition of community support for public education, Mexico Academy and Central School District is committed to inspiring excellence and leadership in every student.

Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan brings our mission and vision to life by aligning the district's priorities, strategies and measurable goals. Together, they guide our work to educate and motivate students to become successful, responsible citizens while inspiring excellence and leadership in all. Every decision is grounded in creating meaningful opportunities for students to learn, grow, lead and succeed.

Read the Strategic Plan

School Info

  • Mexico Elementary School – Amy Fiedler-Horack, Principal

    New Haven Elementary School – Brian Carnes, Principal

    Palermo Elementary School – Robert Briggs, Principal

  • Mexico Middle School – Shawn Parkhurst, Principal

  • Mexico High School – Christopher Soluri, Principal