Our District

The District, with an estimated population of 5,172, encompasses an area of approximately 59 square miles in Chautauqua County midpoint on the eastern shore of Chautauqua Lake, between the city of Jamestown and the village of Mayville.  The District includes a major portion of the town of Ellery, and the village of Bemus Point, as well as smaller portions of the towns of Ellicott and Gerry.

The District is largely residential and agricultural, with summer homes and resorts located along Chautauqua Lake.


Bemus Point Central School District

Vision/Mission/Values and District Goals

2021 - 2024


Our Vision (The preferred future -  aspirational but attainable.)

  • Leverage the strengths of our community to ignite an exceptional student experience.

Our Mission (The overall purpose of an organization.)

  • The Bemus Point Central School District is driven to create an environment where everyone belongs in order to provide all students with the best opportunity to achieve their highest potential.

Our Values (Why we are called to action and what we are called to do.)

  • Bring People Together
  • Promote Integrity
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Service to Others
  • Driven to Help Our Students Achieve Their Highest Potential

District Goals (How we will collaboratively work together to achieve our mission.)

  • Future Ready Focus - We will integrate life skills, rigorous learning, and innovative teaching methods into our instructional practices by providing relevant, real-world experiences that will prepare our students for any future.
  • Soft Skill Development - We will develop the tools to effectively communicate with others and confidently interact in our global environment.
  • Human Technology Balance - We will deliver quality academics, weaving human connections with state-of-the-art technology.
  • Social Emotional Supports - We will cultivate and engage in positive relationships that foster student growth and build strong communities.

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