The Whole Child

Parents often ask how VHE supports “The Whole Child”. This phrase is popular among experts in education, parenting, and medicine. Fortunately, it is also a stated priority of our new Superintendent to focus on “the Whole Child.” As your Principal, I would like to share with you my thoughts, beliefs and efforts to support the whole child at VHE, which begins with creating a child-friendly school where kids are happy, safe, and healthy.

It is with great privilege and responsibility that my staff and I balance these aspects of your child’s development:

Take a moment to look at our beliefs about Health & Recess, Inclusive Practices and Social Emotional Learning below.  We hope you will read the information below to better understand what we have put in place to support the Whole Child at Virginia-Highland Elementary. 

Terry Harness

Principal