About Our School
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Overview: The 58,980-square-foot building is constructed on 72 acres in southwest Springfield. It includes 20 classrooms, a spacious library and media center, four conference rooms, and activity room.
Grades served: K-4
Hours of Operation: Our day begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 2:55 p.m. Students can not be dropped off before 7:40 a.m.
School mascot: Harrison Huskies
Enrollment History: When DHE opened up in August, 2009, there were 280 students in grades k-4, plus a junior kindergarten classroom and two early childhood special education classes.
Namesake: David L. Harrison, author and former school board president, has written over 70 children’s books and has been a strong advocate for Springfield Public Schools’ libraries. He initiated “Reading Roundup,” which resulted in many of school libraries receiving needed books.