The Burton School District is to be a place where students feel safe and welcome;  where students are enthusiastic about their academic responsibilities; where students are actively involved not only in their studies but in those activities designed to enrich their lives and to encourage participation in the adult world. The Burton School District is to be a place where excellence is stressed, both in academics as well as in all aspects of life.  In our district, each student is recognized as a special person who can make a valuable contribution to our future world.