Bluestone Elementary

The best elementary school in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district is Bluestone Elementary School. It has about 560 students in grades PK to 5th, with a student-teacher ratio of about 14:1. The school says that 46% of its students are good at math and 42% are good at reading. There are 52% male and 48% female students. Bluestone has balanced academic results compared to nearby schools like Waterman Elementary (32% math, 47% reading) and Keister Elementary (27% math, 42% reading). Most students go on to Skyline Middle School and Harrisonburg High School, which have many successful alumni in college sports and local leadership. Families moving to the Bluestone area can find three-bedroom rentals that cost between $1,700 and $2,400 a month. This makes it a modern and desirable place to go to school in Harrisonburg.

People notice Bluestone's design because it has flexible learning spaces, goals for sustainability, and architecture that is open to everyone (net-zero energy ready).

Q: 1. How do I sign my child up for Bluestone?

Ans: Go to the registration page for Harrisonburg City Public Schools and send in the required paperwork. To find out about zones and eligibility, call the school.

Q:2 What kinds of programs or help are there for students with different needs?

Ans: Bluestone focuses on differentiated learning and helps students who are learning English and those who are Gifted and Talented.

Q: 3 How do I obtain the lunch menu?

Ans: You can find the "Lunch Menu" link on the school website by going to "About Us" and then "School Handbook & Discipline Code."

Q: 4 How can parents help out?

Ans: Get in touch with the school office or PTO and follow district rules for volunteer training and background checks.

Q: 5. What are the safety rules?

Ans: The district has rules for safe entry, visitor sign-in, and emergency drills. Bluestone follows these rules.

Q:5 How are students helped with behavior or schoolwork?

Ans: Bluestone uses Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) and provides academic help in small groups.

Q: 6 How do I get to the "Parent Portal" or "Infinite Campus"?

Ans: To check grades, attendance, and communications, go to the school website and click on "Parent Portal / Infinite Campus."

Q: 7 What is the role of the PTO and family engagement?

Ans: The school wants families to get involved by going to PTO meetings, events, and volunteering. You can find more information on the "News" page.