The mission of Marks Elementary staff is to ensure a safe, nurturing, environment in which every child will have the opportunity to achieve their essential, grade level standards. Students will be motivated to become critical thinkers who strive to always perform to their greatest ability. As educators at Marks Elementary, we will pledge to be dedicated, imaginative, classroom leaders. We will bring about student academic improvement by employing professional teaching strategies such as extended guided reading, inquiry based activities, shared reading and writing, English Language Development (ELD), strategic and rigorous questioning, providing intervention and always performing to our greatest ability.

The vision of BMS staff is to provide an educational environment where all staff nurture, encourage, and challenge our students to fulfill their potential academically, socially, and physically. Our motto is "PRIDE," which encompasses the core values we wish to instill in our students-- Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.

Dos Palos-Oro Loma Joint Unified School District is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley near the geographic center of California. DPO currently has a certificated teaching staff of approximately 121. The District takes pride in its exceptional Special Education program, including two Speech Therapists, a Credentialed School Nurse, one Licensed Vocational Nurse, five Counselors, one Behavioral Health Clinician, and two Psychologists. We seek qualified regular and Special Education professionals willing to add their expertise to the District's mission of serving the community through education with integrity and accountability in the best interest of all students.

The mission of Dos Palos Elementary staff is to work together as a T.E.A.M, "Together, Everyone, Achieves, More". We know, it takes a village to raise a child and together we will strive to raise students to become responsible, contributing adults.