Beech Grove City Schools Strategic Plan 2025

Grades 9 – 12

Beech Grove High School
Grades 7 – 8

Beech Grove Middle School
Grades 5 – 6

Central Intermediate School
Grades 2 – 4

South Grove Elementary
Grades K – 1

Hornet Park Elementary
Pre-K

Hornet Park Early Childhood Center
Virtual K-12

Virtual Programs

It is with great pride that we share the Beech Grove City Schools Strategic Plan, a roadmap for our students, staff, and community. This plan reflects the voices of nearly 2,000 stakeholders who participated in surveys and focus groups, along with the dedication of our Steering Committee, which included teaches, leaders, parents, and community members. Working together, we can confidently assert that this plan aligns with the values and aspiration of Beech Grove.

download the strategic plan

spanish version

At the heart of this plan is our fierce commitment to student success, guided by our vision, mission, core values, and beliefs. We envision Beech Grove City Schools to be a place where all students believe that education is the way to change the world, and through this plan, we will ensure every students in Beech Grove has the opportunities, support, and experiences needed to thrive.

Our strategic goals are centered around four key areas.

Through innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to excellence, this plan will transform Beech Grove City Schools–ensuring that our students, staff, and families feel connected, supported, and prepared for lifelong success.

We are deeply grateful for the voices, ideas, and commitments that have shaped this plan. Together, we are not just envisioning a brighter future–we are actively building it, ensuring that every student has the confidence, opportunities, and support to thrive. The work ahead is transformative, and we are honored to embark on this journey with our community.

With gratitude and determination,

Dr. Laura Hammack
Superintendent, Beech Grove City Schools

Overview of Strategic Goals

01

Community Engagement and Communication

We will prioritize streamlining communication systems, building relationships with the community, and creating spaces for engagement. Our efforts will center on improving accessibility to information, ensuring transparency, and promoting active collaboration among students, families, staff, and the broader BGCS community. We will strive to build stronger connections and shared understanding of what is occurring across the district.
02

Wellness and Belonging

We will focus on fostering a culture of wellness and belonging for all members of the BGCS community–students, staff, and families. This includes strengthening physical and mental health supports, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring that every individual feels safe, connected, and respected. Our efforts will emphasize the importance of positive school climates, strong adult-student relationships, and environments where each person is respected and encouraged to grow, contribute, and succeed.
03

Teaching and Learning

We will focus on fostering a rigorous and student-centered approach to curriculum and instruction that students will be able to own and apply in a real-world setting (or non-school setting). Instruction will align with evidence-based strategies and be personalized to meet varied student needs. We will emphasize fostering critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and mastery, while ensuring PreK-12 vertical alignment through specifically tailored resources, trainings, and collaborative opportunities for teachers.
04

Leadership and Development

We will focus on fostering a culture of leadership development and personalized growth for our staff. We will focus on developing educators who inspire innovation, build trust, and collaborate within the BGCS professional community. We will strive to create an environment where staff feels valued, supported, and equipped to lead and teach effectively while meeting the needs of all students.

Path to Impact

We welcome the community to partner with us on this journey! We will share updates on our progress and impact through board updates and our district’s strategic plan page.

Progress with be measured in three ways: