East Pennsboro Area School District is a growing, progressive school district with a total population of approximately 2,900 students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and bordering on the Susquehanna River, the twelve square mile school district serves East Pennsboro Township and the communities of Enola, Summerdale, West Fairview, and parts of Camp Hill.

East Pennsboro is a suburb of the state capital, Harrisburg, and serves a socio-economically diverse community of more than 18,000 citizens. Although it was once considered a railroad town, the community is now thriving as a center for business and service industries. Corporations including EDS, IBM, Gannett-Fleming, Highmark/Blue Shield, and Commerce Bank have regional offices within the township. Holy Spirit Health Care System operates a hospital in East Pennsboro and is joined by numerous doctor, dentist, and medical offices.

Bordering the school district campus is a well-regarded post-secondary school – Central Pennsylvania College. Within a 40-mile radius of the school district, there are numerous post-secondary schools including Harrisburg Area Community College, Penn State Harrisburg, Messiah College, Dickinson School of Law, Shippensburg University, Lebanon Valley College, Elizabethtown College, and York College of Pennsylvania. Capital Area Intermediate Unit, which provides special education and support services for the region’s 24 school districts, is also located within East Pennsboro Township. The region offers easy access to a variety of private childcare, nursery, and pre-school facilities.

A strong partnership between the school district and the township has created a supportive atmosphere for a dynamic community. New home construction has continued to grow during the past two decades, with two upscale neighborhoods attracting affluent buyers and several expanding developments with single homes, townhouses, and condominiums for young middle class and upper middle class families. Excellent municipal services and facilities are also bringing new families and businesses to East Pennsboro. The result has been an increase in school district enrollment from 2,421 in 1993 to 2,900 in 2008.

East Pennsboro Area School District was awarded National K-12 Accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in 2004. Dr. Linda Bigos led the staff and administration through the two-year accreditation process, focusing the district staff on challenging goals for student achievement. East Pennsboro is the first school district in central Pennsylvania and one of only fifteen in the state of Pennsylvania to receive K-12 accreditation through this comprehensive review of academic, curricular, and instructional processes by experts in the field. Through this accreditation process, the district will fulfill the vision and mission of its strategic plan and will be better equipped to meet the mandates of the federal No Child Left Behind legislation.

One of the features that sets East Pennsboro apart from most other school districts in central Pennsylvania is our Full-Day Kindergarten program. All children who are five years of age by September 30 are eligible for this outstanding program.

East Pennsboro Area School District is experiencing steadily rising student performance as evidenced by a variety of indicators, including SAT and AP exams, the Pennsylvania State System of Assessment, and graduation criteria. While there are moderate changes in scores from year to year, the overall trend remains positive. The district’s Assessment Committee, led by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, thoroughly reviews test results and establishes priorities for each school year. All teachers develop annual goals for each grade level to identify and address areas of concern, challenging students to achieve at the highest level and move the district toward its vision of “world class performers and productive citizens.”