The mission of Mapleton Public Schools, a community that embraces its children through high performing schools of choice, is to ensure that each student is empowered to achieve his or her dreams and contribute to his or her community and world through an education system distinguished by: * A resourceful community working together to ensure that no obstacles impede student success * A tenacious pursuit of rigorous academics and personal development * An effective, student-focused and compassionate staff * Small family-like environments where relationships inspire achievement * Practices that honor the deeply-rooted history and diversity of our community