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Sponsored David A Harrison Elementary School
About David A Harrison Elementary School
David A. Harrison Elementary was built in 1967 to replace the outdated Bessie Mason School and Disputanta Elementary School. It was built on a 10 acre site donated by the family of David A. Harrison. He had served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1914-1916. During his time there, he secured passage of a charter creating Hopewell. Mr. Harrison practiced law in Prince George County and was the first Commonwealth's Attorney in Hopewell from 1916 to 1917. He served as Mayor of Hopewell from 1918-1920.
Originally, Harrison Elementary School was a 28 room single-story brick structure, built to be as maintenance free as possible and to accommodate 650 students, first through fifth grade. in 1970, the population of Harrison Elementary was changed to include only first through third grade. In 1974, a six-room addition was built to include kindergarten students as well. The population was changed in 1992 to include kindergarten through second grade and again in 1997 to include the Pre-K program. In 2002, construction began at Harrison to renovate the facility and add new classrooms, a library , and a gymnasium. This project was the result of a reconfiguration of the county's elementary schools to kindergarten through fifth grade. The project was completed in the fall of 2003. Harrison currently has the capacity to accommodate 750 students.
Our Mission
The mission of David A. Harrison Elementary School, in partnership with the community, is to provide a quality educational program in a safe environment to assist each student in reaching his/her potential, and to prepare students to be responsible, productive citizens in a diverse and ever-changing society.
Our Vision
David A. Harrison Elementary School in partnership with all stakeholders fosters high academic achievement for all students in a safe environment that is conducive to learning.
Our Goals
Our goal is to facilitate learning by using a variety of instructional strategies, meaningful materials, emerging technologies, and assessment opportunities to maximize student potential.
Our goal is to provide a safe and caring environment where students experience high academic expectations, positive self-esteem and an appreciation for the arts.
Our goal is to be an active participant in the education, both socially and academically, of all students by establishing a partnership between the school, parents, and community.