Carlisle Area SD

Situated in the heart of Cumberland County, the Carlisle Area School District encompasses 78 square miles and draws students from the Carlisle Borough, the Mount Holly Springs Borough, North Middletown Township, Dickinson Township, and the Carlisle Barracks. The district serves approximately 5000 students in kindergarten through grade twelve. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and a comprehensive high school which includes a center for careers and technology. The curriculum is rigorous, and the staff is supported by a varied menu of professional development which recently has focused on literacy, research-based strategies to improve student achievement, and technology integration. The district provides comprehensive support services including Special Education and English as a Second Language to all eligible students. Each school building has developed its own culture and climate to promote learning and to meet the needs of its students.