Our School

Mohawk Trail Regional serves the towns of Ashfield, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Hawley, Heath, Plainfield, and Shelburne, Massachusetts. Our comprehensive school is home to students in seventh through twelfth grades. We cultivate a student-centered learning environment where inspiring educators create engaging educational experiences while encouraging collaboration and creative problem solving.

MTRS Vision, Mission, Pillars, and Values

Vision

A community of happy and flourishing students who embrace diversity, have a passion for lifelong learning, and become responsible, engaged citizens.

Mission

We strive to provide opportunities for all students to lead their own learning, to be thoroughly supported for success in college or career after high school, and to help them develop character habits that enable them to be positive and active member of our broader community.

Pillars

Our community pillars which help create a safe and supportive community for everyone. These pillars are:

  • I am part of this community.
  • I can contribute in a positive way.
  • I will be accountable for my words and actions.

Core Values

These are at the heart of what students, staff, and faculty strive for every day of the school year.

  • Student agency, responsibility, and accountability
  • Equity, empathy, and inclusion
  • Rigorous academic achievement, reflection, and application of skills
  • Building and supporting positive community relationships

Foundational Commitments

  1. Mohawk Trail values and supports inspired teaching and learning as well as imagination, initiative, and independent thinking.
  2. Mohawk Trail cultivates rigorous academics and embraces diverse approaches to learning, within and beyond the classroom.
  3. Mohawk Trail encourages self-expression and respects and responds to students' voices.
  4. Mohawk Trail fosters a sense of responsibility for one’s self, others, and the environment.
  5. Mohawk Trail commits to effective partnerships through communication and collaboration among staff, students, families, and community.
  6. Mohawk Trail reflects the vibrancy of the community and natural environment that surrounds it.