Portrait of a Tiger

A Future-Ready Vision for Every Student

Supporting our Strategic Plan goals, the district began the Portrait process at the beginning of 2025. Locally developed and globally positioned, our district’s Portrait of a Tiger was developed with our Willard community to identify the durable skills and competencies students need for success in this rapidly changing, complex world. Partnering with Battelle for Kids, a group of nearly 100 stakeholders came together to develop a collective vision for our students' future, guided by input from diverse voices across our community.

A Portrait of a Tiger isn't just a document—it's a reflection of our shared aspirations for every student. 

Why a Portrait of a Graduate?

We want all students in Willard Public Schools to have an educational experience that prepares them to be lifelong learners and contributors today and tomorrow. Now, more than ever, learning experiences for our students must not only provide for the acquisition of rigorous academic content, but must also foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and other 21st century skills and mindsets our students need to thrive. The Portrait ensures that Willard students are well-equipped for the broadest range of post-secondary opportunities—be it college, career, or military.

What is a Portrait of a Graduate?

The Portrait of a Graduate is the first step in framing a new vision for our school district. From our Kindergarteners to our Seniors, this work has an enduring impact. Each of us will play an important role in making the Portrait of a Tiger a reality for every student as we continue to create meaningful learning experiences every day.

 

Stay tuned as we reveal the Willard District's Portrait of a Tiger, which will be board approved in April of 2025.