Conestoga Valley School District Homes for Sale

Conestoga Valley School District Mission

The mission of the Conestoga Valley School District is to educate all students to strive for personal excellence while becoming caring and contributing citizens in a global community.  Their vision is to inspire a collaborative learning community where all individuals have equal learning opportunities to achieve their fullest potential. Toward these goals, the school district is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment, sustaining strong school-family relationships, delivering a well-rounded educational program, cultivating the diverse skills necessary for the 21st century, fostering an appreciation for lifelong learning, promoting the development of core character traits, and investing in mutually beneficial community partnerships.

Elementary Schools

Four elementary schools serve the Conestoga Valley School District: Brownstown, Fritz, Smoketown, and Leola.  All house grades K-6 and are above average compared to other Pennsylvania public elementary schools.  Brownstown Elementary School serves 520 students, with a student-teacher ratio is 15:1. According to state testing, 65% of these students are proficient in math and 75% in reading.  Fritz has 620 students, of which 57% are proficient in math and 76% in reading. It has a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Smoketown Elementary has 675 students, of which 45% are proficient in math and 71 in reading.  The student-teacher ratio is 15:1. Leola Elementary serves just over 300 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. According to state testing, 40% of these students are proficient in math and 60% in reading.

Gerald G. Huesken Middle School

One middle school, Gerald G. Huesken Middle School, serves the entire school district.  It houses 675 students in grades 7-9, with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.  Of the students at this school, 45% are proficient in math and 70% are proficient in reading.  The middle school team uses an interdisciplinary approach to education to help the students see the connections between different academic subjects.  Courses include basic core subjects as well as world languages and technology. All students receive a laptop to use during the school year. In addition to its academic offerings, the middle school has a variety of extracurricular activities.  The music department offers band, chorus, and orchestra. There are 13 different athletic teams. Clubs include a community service organization, a gay-straight alliance, a Christian fellowship group, Dungeons & Dragons, a Technology Student Association, and yearbook.  The school also puts on an annual spring play.

Conestoga Valley High School

Conestoga Valley High School recognizes that there is no one path to academic success and strives to meet the needs of all learners.  The school offers a variety of academic choices including traditional classrooms, fully online learning, or a blend of the two. All students receive a laptop for use during the school year.  Students who need academic intervention receive progress monitoring and support. Students with special needs are supported through co-taught classes and with academic support time built into their schedules.  The high school also offers Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment opportunities at local colleges, or the option of pursuing technical or vocational education at the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center.  In addition to academics, the high school offers 27 varsity sports and 30 student organizations, including drama and musical theater, competition marching band, jazz band, student council, and a Technology Student Association.

Distance Learning Via Conestoga Valley Virtual Academy

Conestoga Valley is unique in that it provides a virtual distance learning opportunity for any interested families in the Conestoga Valley School District.  For families looking for a homeschool option, this is a wonderful and affordable option. Conestoga Valley provides a complete curriculum including a computer, printer, $20 a month towards a broadband connection, textbooks, and any other necessary materials.  Students maintain regular contact with the teacher via email, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings as necessary. Families can customize their distance learning experience based on their own needs and desires. A full-time online option is possible, but so is a blend of the traditional classroom and online learning.  Students can join in person for field trips, extracurriculars, art and music classes, and other electives. The Conestoga Valley Virtual Academy is a great choice for distance learning because it comes with the solid educational reputation of the Conestoga Valley School District.  Families do not have to wonder whether or not the online option they have chosen is academically sound -- the District has a decades-long track record of great academics.

Conestoga Valley Education Foundation

The Conestoga Valley Education Foundation was formed in 1991 with the goal of encouraging creativity and educational excellence within the school district.  To do so, the Foundation raises money and provides grants to the students, teachers, and administrators to provide opportunities that would not be possible within the confines of the regular school district budget.  Some of the money specifically reserved for technology initiatives within the classroom, to enhance the curriculum and challenge how students think about the tools of tomorrow. Other grants have supported music and art initiatives,  enrichment programs in math, science, literacy, writing, and physical education, and citizenship programs, among others. Students, teachers, and administrators with an idea can write a grant proposal for submission to the Foundation.  Since the Foundation began, it has handed out more than $700,000 in grants. Two of its more prominent fundraisers include an annual Golf Classic and a Derby Day celebration. Others sources of funding include donations from individuals as well as local businesses through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit.

Homes For Sale in The Conestoga Valley School District

Homes available in the Conestoga Valley vary as much as the settings in the district itself.  There are urban neighborhoods closer to Lancaster City, some subdivisions in the more suburban areas, and larger rural tracts as the district move toward New Holland.  The majority of the homes in this district are rural. Housing prices can range as high as $2.4 million, but that is not the standard, of course! Homes over $1 million come with large acreage.  With such a range in available properties, you are sure to find something that suits your needs and your budget.

What Conestoga Valley School District Has to Offer

Conestoga Valley School District has so much to offer in terms of community and quality of life.  If you are considering a move to Conestoga Valley School District, reach out to the Jeremy Ganse Home Selling Team today.  We would love to help you find the right home for you.