HARRISBURG

I genuinely believe in the power of listening and asking insightful questions to truly understand the narrative before embarking on any journey. This plan will allow me to assess the organization's strengths and identify growth opportunities. I will identify areas where quick progress can be made and those that demand substantial attention. By leveraging this energy, I aim to establish a strong network of connections and resources within the Harrisburg School District and motivate the community to recommit to the vision of becoming the nation's premier school district.

Dr. Benjamin Henry
Superintendent of Harrisburg School District

The School District of the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a culturally diverse, urban school district in South Central Pennsylvania.

The City of Harrisburg proper is home to approximately fifty thousand (50,000) residents. Rich in history, the City of Harrisburg, the Capital of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the seat of Dauphin County, is the hub of a metropolitan area of people in South Central Pennsylvania. Now the regional center of finance, transportation, commerce, recreation, special events, entertainment, history, arts and government, Harrisburg is approximately one-hundred (100) miles from Philadelphia, two-hundred miles from Pittsburgh, one-hundred seventy (170) miles from New York City, eighty-one (81) miles from Baltimore and one-hundred six (106) miles from Washington, DC.