About Us
Christ-centered education, discipline, and integrity since 1931 — shaping academically excellent and spiritually grounded leaders.
About
Who We Are
Haywood Mission School is a Christ-centered institution committed to developing morally grounded, academically excellent, and spiritually empowered young people. Since 1931, we have been a beacon of Christian education, discipline, and integrity in Liberia.
Mission: Reaching, training, and disciplining young lives for Christ while preparing them for academic success and responsible citizenship.
Vision: To be a leading Christian educational institution in Liberia—combining academic excellence, spiritual formation, moral discipline, and structural innovation to prepare students for higher learning and purposeful living.
Junior High and Senior High students train in labs, mentorship groups, and WAEC prep sessions to keep Haywood among the best.
Core Values
Discipline, Integrity, Respect, Excellence
These principles guide every classroom, activity, and relationship at Haywood Mission School.
Discipline
Orderly routines, accountability, and respect for authority and peers.
Integrity
Honesty in academics, behavior, and communication with families.
Respect
Christ-like regard for God, self, others, and school property.
Excellence
High academic standards, diligent study, and pursuit of God-given potential.
Our Founder & Heritage
Mrs. M. C. Bennette
Native-born Liberian, taken away as a child to America as a slave. Returned in 1931 with a mandate to free young Liberians from ignorance through Christian education.
- Reunited with her mother by a scar during Bible study — “This is my child!”
- Secured and gifted 10 acres on Old Road, Sinkor, to PAW for the mission.
- Opened as an elementary school with 20 students and one teacher.
- Later stepped back as principal but remained the founder; said to have lived to 105.
Why the Name Haywood?
Bishop Garfield T. Haywood
Named in honor of Bishop Garfield T. Haywood, a minister devoted to the welfare of humanity, who passed on April 12, 1931. The name anchors the school in Christian service, sacrifice, and love for people.
“Our name is not just a label; it is a tribute to a life of ministry.”
Christian Identity
Christ at the Center
Faith is woven into every lesson, relationship, and decision. Our deep ties to the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) ground us in biblical principles, producing students who stand firm in Christ and influence their world.
Our crest—cross and sword on a shield—symbolizes Christ as our foundation, spiritual strength, defense of truth, and moral courage.
- Christ-centered teaching and community life.
- Prayer, chapel, and worship woven into school rhythms.
- Character formation alongside academics.
Our Crest
- Shield: Protection, strength, and spiritual covering.
- Cross: Christ at the center; redemption and moral purity.
- Sword: Discipline, defense of truth, and courage.
- Colors: Red (sacrifice & strength), Gold (hope & light), Black (stability & rigor).
What Sets Us Apart
Ninety-Plus Years of Faith & Scholarship
- Christ-centered learning environment.
- Strong discipline and moral training.
- Consistent academic performance.
- Zero tolerance for bribery, cheating, and unethical behavior.
- Experienced and committed staff.
- Structured systems for admissions, academics, and student welfare.
- Vibrant student life with clubs, organizations, sports, and arts.
- A legacy of excellence since 1931.
Location & Contact
Old Road, Sinkor, Monrovia, Liberia
Phone: 0880636231 / 0776613636
Email: info@haywoodmissionpaw.org
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Principal’s Message
Let The Lions ROAR!!!
Let me be the first to welcome you to Haywood! We are truly “The BEST AMONG the REST!”—the proud home of the Lions of Judah. When we roar, our enemies must scatter!
It is an honor and a privilege to serve this great institution as its Administrator/Principal. I follow in the footsteps of giants in the field of education: the dynamic Bishop Leo Simpson and Dr. Myra Simpson. Though I cannot fill their shoes, I stand proudly on the foundation they have laid—one built on discipline and excellence.
We remain committed to our bedrock principle of putting God first in all we do as we pursue our mission: to disciple the youth of Liberia. Times have changed, and the needs, culture, and socio-economic landscape continue to evolve. Yet we are committed to rising to the occasion, using all our resources to be a solution in the lives of our students.
I look forward to serving you as we partner together to continue molding our young people into the leaders God has called them to be for a better Liberia tomorrow.
Let the Lions ROAR!
History Timeline
Ninety-Plus Years of Faith & Scholarship
1930-1960
Partnership with PAW strengthening Christian foundation.
1970
Missionaries return to run HMI - Bishop James Simpson opens doors for many students.
1980s
Bishop James Simpson ERA begins; Demotion Day & The Code Of Discipline
1990s
COMMITMENT TO REBUILD; Renewal throughout the civil war
2000
Expansion: Addition of the new campus by fomer President, Her Excellency Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
2015
Beacon of Hope and Stability during EBOLA crisis.
Today
Continuing the legacy: Monique Simpson Foray training and disciplining young lives for Christ.
