The Strategic Plan for Roland Park Country School
We are proud of the destinations they reach, but we are just as proud of how they get there—by following their curiosity, pursuing their passions, challenging themselves to excel in an academically rigorous environment, and committing enthusiastically to the whole process. Just watch them: Designing and building a robot from scratch. Delivering the big speech to thunderous applause. Joining new clubs and embarking on new adventures. Striving for both individual and team success in the classroom and on the field. Choosing joy, strengthening the mind and the heart at the same time, and celebrating and supporting each other all along the way.
When everyone focuses on both pathways and outcomes, we see the results: a community full of life and individual achievers who always remain deeply connected to each other. Every day at RPCS, we seek to provide the right balance of knowledge, inspiration, challenge, character, passion, joy, and skills so that our girls and young women can move forward on their own paths, whatever those paths may look like and wherever they may lead, always recognizing that not every girl will follow the same path in the pursuit of her endless possibilities.
“Our ‘special sauce’ is that we know the pursuit of excellence is meaningless without purpose, passion, and a lifelong commitment to tirelessly learning and seeking to improve the lives of those around us.”
Our experienced and dedicated faculty uphold the highest standards of educational excellence, while developing new ways to support our students’ intellectual growth and development. Looking ahead, we will further strengthen our academic experience by prioritizing innovative teaching methods.
“Our students feel cared for and valued because of the strong relationships formed with their teachers and advisors that in turn allow them to take risks, face challenges and find success in their learning. Our rigorous academic program and wide range of innovative co-curricular opportunities prepare students to thrive in college and beyond.”
A great education inspires the mind, nurtures the body, and opens the heart. When these three elements are perfectly balanced, girls are supported, challenged, and fully engaged in what they’re doing. This enables them to fearlessly articulate their dreams and pursue their boldest paths forward.
“At RPCS, we keep the students at the center of all that we do. With the school’s commitment to fostering a thriving and supportive culture and community, we will help our students grow to become the best versions of themselves.”
At RPCS, we believe in the power of female leaders. Here, every girl and young woman has the space and support to develop her full leadership potential. We ensure that our graduates will become the resilient, collaborative, and creative leaders and team members we need today—and especially tomorrow.
“Leadership is more than a title. It is about confidence and humility, advocating for oneself and others, and inspiring and encouraging classmates and peers. Roland Park Country School’s unique programs and approach nourish the leadership potential inside every one of our girls.”
RPCS is on an exciting and distinctive path forward. By optimizing our spaces, utilizing strategic marketing efforts, and enhancing philanthropic support, we will continue to share our story boldly and engage our entire RPCS community.
“By planning thoughtfully for the future and the school’s continued financial sustainability, we’ve created a clear roadmap that will position RPCS as the premier school for the next generation of female leaders.”
Our Strategic Plan represents the culmination of many months of collective effort and community involvement. We began with a community-wide survey in the fall of 2022, which brought in responses from current students, parents, guardians, grandparents, alumnae, and other key groups. The results of that survey defined our priorities for our strategic design team (SDT), which consists of faculty, staff, and trustees who work closely with community members to visualize and develop our final plan.
With the 2024–2029 Strategic Plan as our guide and a common sense of purpose as a community, we are confident in the endless possibilities for our school and our students. We invite every member of the RPCS community to contribute to and invest in our path forward and share in our success. We will implement, adjust, and grow. Although the path may rise, dip, and bend, we know that the actions we take along the way are just as important as the destinations we reach.
With profound thanks to each of our 936 Community Survey respondents.
