Mission Statement: Thurston High School provides a safe, challenging and caring community, which prepares students for successful adult lives. Staff, administrators and community are responsible for providing students with every opportunity for developing their individual potential, establishing a climate of friendliness and cooperation, basing all decisions on what is best for students, and providing the structure for education. Students' role in the process of education is the most important: no education will occur unless students are willing to take advantage of the opportunities provided by staff, administrators and community.