Coming together to Celebrate Learning!
Located in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia - 100 Maryland Avenue Harrisonburg, VA 22801 - Phone: 540-434-6585 Fax: 540-434-4452
W.H. Keister Elementary School was built in 1955 and named in honor of Dr. William H. Keister, who served in the Harrisonburg public school system for more than fifty years. In 1955 Keister Elementary housed grades K-7. Many additions and changes have been made over the years. During the 1999-2000 school year major renovations and updates were completed. The school now houses grades K-4. Additionally, Keister offers resource and support programs including music, art, Reading First, Title I, physical education, speech-language, English speakers of other languages, guidance counseling, and services for the gifted and talented. We are proud of our media center, gymnasium, large playground facilities, state of the art cafetorium, and computer labs.
School Mission Statement At Keister Elementary School, we are committed to high academic achievement and student responsibility for learning. We are dedicated to creating a safe, positive and respectful learning environment, embracing the diversity of our school community and equipping families to support student learning. Our Students will:
- Be engaged in purposeful learning
- Use respectful words and actions
- Meet state and national academic standards
- Be supported by their families
Our dedicated staff will learn to know students well. We will work collaboratively, communicate persistently, model respect and use all available resources to further this mission.