East Pennsboro Area School District is a growing, progressive school district with a total population of approximately 2,700 students in kindergarten through grade twelve. Located in Cumberland County...
East Pennsboro Area School District is a growing, progressive school district with a total population of approximately 2,700 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 20,000 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 Metro 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, Elizabeth town 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.