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Principal: Rhonda Eckenroth
Pre-K through 5th Grade
1313 Monroe St
Harrisburg, PA 17103
Main Office: 717-703-1240
Fax: 717-703-1245
School Hours: 8:50AM - 3:50PM
Dear Downey Students, Parents and Families:
It is with great excitement that I welcome each student, parent and family member to the 2024-2025 school year.
We look forward to partnering with each of you to create a safe, challenging instructional setting that champions and values each students’ well-being and success while empowering them to succeed at a high level. This year we will continue to support each student with the district wide utilization of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Culturally relevant and responsive instruction, and individualized learning. A strong focus at Downey this year is making every minute count. School starts each day at 8:50am and ends at 3:50pm, every minute in between is crucial to our students’ growth and achievement.
As we prepare for the start of a new school year and Growing Every Student…Everyday we want you to know we are here to serve and support you. We look forward to connecting with each of you so that together we can have a successful year. Please join us for our Welcome Back Open House-Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 4:30-6:30pm. This is an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, connect with community resources and tour the school. We will have games, giveaways and popsicles too!
In Service:
Rhonda Eckenroth
Rhonda Eckenroth
Principal
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News & Announcements
Harrisburg School District is requesting feedback on its Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
During the 2024-2025 school year, Harrisburg School District students will continue to have a 2-hour early dismissal on Wednesdays.
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
The Harrisburg School District is committed to creating a safe and enjoyable sports and entertainment experience for all students, fans, and guests.
Harrisburg School District is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 PA PreK Counts Program
Register your child for Kindergarten or Pre-K counts!
During the 2023-2024 school year, the kindergarten and first grade students at Downey Elementary participated in The Pumpkin Jack Project during their weekly library class.
Sunday - April 28th, 2024
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Harrisburg High School - Kimber Gymnasium
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Students
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Staff Members
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Classrooms
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Languages Spoken
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