Sharpsville Area School District

The Sharpsville Area School District lies in a rural community located in the western region of Mercer County, Pennsylvania, is comprised of the Boroughs of Sharpsville and Clark and the Township of South Pymatuning. The school district, which encompasses 29.3 square miles, is a one-campus setting with a K-5 Elementary School, a 6-8 Middle School and a 9-12 High School, as well as the Central Administration Office.  

As of this date the total district enrollment is 1,177 students. The close proximity of the campus arrangement allows the district to coordinate and use staff and facilities efficiently. Additionally, it ensures unified and consistent curriculum implementation and enables the use of data-driven decisions in its everyday instruction. A final benefit of this close proximity includes increased staff

discussion regarding professional development issues and the opportunity to observe each other in the teaching environment.

The school district is viewed as the center of the community and provides opportunities for community partnerships through the use of our fields, gymnasiums, classrooms and auditorium. The Booster Club Tournament and the Buddy Guerino Tournament are just two examples of ways in which the community and the school district work together to help raise funds and provide opportunities for students. The school district also provides after school tutoring and summer camps for students to enjoy by providing enrichment and remediation for students that are willing to attend activities during the summer. Community members are encouraged to become a part of the school culture and have input into the hiring of principals, Special Education Plan, PTO and other organizations within the district. There appears to be a very good relationship between the school district and members of the community.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Sharpsville Area School District is to provide a comprehensive education, which will meet the academic, social and emotional needs of all students to enable them to face future challenges. 

The vision of the Sharpsville Area School District is to provide our students with equal learning opportunities and a stimulating educational environment. Through the use of challenging instructional strategies, state-of-the-art resources and extra-curricular activities designed to meet individual needs, this environment will foster self-esteem and will enable students to maximize their academic potential. As we are now in the changing world of the 21st Century, our students will be critical thinkers, quality performers, effective communicators and informed decision makers who will demonstrate social responsibility, ethical behavior and adaptability in a global society.

We believe

            1.         Learning is a life-long process.

            2.         In a quality school.

            3.         Education is a shared responsibility

            4.         Everybody has a right to an education.

            5.         All people can learn and want to succeed.

Our mission and vision haven’t changed over the years. We know that with a solid foundation and obtainable goals, we can move the District forward and provide a challenging and valuable educational program based on a solid foundation of state and national standards.

The Strategic Plan is a reflection of the community and it’s investment into the educational program for the students. The plan, based on its’ mission and vision statements, identifies goals for achievement with our main focus being on improvement for students with all ability levels.