Is it necessary to have a mission statement in place to appl Jun 11, 2017 10:05:45 GMT -8 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostBack to Top Post by Will on Jun 11, 2017 10:05:45 GMT -8 It is not necessary but it is certainly recommended. A mission statement helps to create a direction for a center and to keep all staff, parents, and students on the same page.