Mission:

The mission of the Keene School District is to provide students with the tools to become productive and responsible citizens in an ever-changing world.

The mission of the schools within SAU 29 is to provide each child with the opportunity to participate in challenging, productive and relevant learning activities which promote individual growth and skills development that will enhance the likelihood of each student leading a productive and fulfilling role in our society.

- To provide leadership for continuous school improvement within SAU 29 that results in success for every student.
- To build and maintain a focus on a common vision and direction that meets the educational needs of member communities and assures the highest quality
- To provide services and coordinate resources to support the effective and efficient operation of SAU 29 and its member schools.

About Us:

The Keene School District (KSD) is the largest of the SAU 29 districts with a student enrollment of 3,787. Keene is the county seat of Cheshire County and has a population of 22,780. There are five public elementary schools in Keene Jonathan M. Daniels School, Benjamin Franklin School, John H. Fuller School, Symonds School and Wheelock School  one middle school, Keene Middle School, one high school, Keene High School, and the Cheshire Career Center, a career technical education center. The district employs about 650 people and has a budget of $56.2 million for the 2008-2009 fiscal year. The district is overseen by a voter-elected, nine-member Keene Board of Education, which sets policy, prepares the annual budget and establishes district goals.