Barnesville Independent Elementary School District will become the model of a successful school district. The district will exemplify the highest levels of achievement in terms of academic success and the fulfillment of student potential. The district will reflect an administration, staff, students, and community who are united in their efforts toward a common goal. Learning will combine a rigorous emphasis on fundamental skills, the incorporation of innovative teaching strategies, and the meaningful use of technology. The district will provide a diverse curriculum that will prepare students for their futures and offer them the opportunity for success. The mission of the Barnesville Independent Elementary School District is to provide all students with the opportunity for an excellent education. To fulfill this mission the Barnesville Exempted Village School District will not only teach students the academic knowledge and learning skills that will assist them in having successful and productive lives, but will help each student develop his or her own unique talents and potential.