Keene cares about education
Keene’ s roots are based in education, so it’ s only fitting that Keene prides itself on its high performing schools. Keene students can complete their entire schooling in Keene, from Pre-K to graduate-level degrees.
Keene Independent School District: Every Child, Every Need, Every Day
Keene Independent School District is a pre-K through 12th grade public school in Keene. KISD is a growing district in part because of its limited open enrollment policy and encourages anyone in the surrounding area to go online to“ open. keeneisd. org” to discover what Keene ISD has to offer...“ Big School Opportunities with a Small School Experience.”
Keene Little Learners Academy offers academic based child care for ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. KLLA allows KISD to educate“ From the cradle to the stage.”
Keene Elementary School serves grades pre-K through 2. At KES, we are building a strong foundation in academics so that our students will be ready for the next step in their educational journey. With a big focus on the Keene 22, our students learn how to communicate appropriately and develop social-emotional skills that will guide them as they become readers, writers, scientists, mathematicians, and leaders.
The Summit Leadership Academy serves grades 3-5. The SLA focuses on instilling valuable leadership skills in students, equipping them with advanced skills that will benefit them throughout their educational careers. The Summit introduces students to the House System and the“ Keene 22,” a set of soft skills that we hope makes our students globally competitive, furthering their social connections with students throughout the district and further allowing them to grow their leadership skills.
Keene Junior High serves grades 6-8. At the junior high level, students are prepared for high school and afforded opportunities like athletics, high school courses and electives, and continued participation in the House System.
Keene High School offers a full slate of programs for its students. Robotics at the high school level as well as forensics, culinary arts, and a multimedia broadcasting class are just a few of the opportunities afforded our students.
Beginning in 2020, the famous blue FFA jackets are being worn on campus as KHS added an agriculture program to its schedule. More than
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