LEARN
INSPIRE
GROW
ENGAGE
Every day matters!
Missing school affects a student’s reading level, grades, graduation, and future success.
Featured News
Students lead the way: Wharton ES brings Earth Day to life
Earth Day can sometimes feel like a moment. At Wharton Elementary, it became a demonstration of what happens when learning turns into action. Earlier this month, fourth grade students transformed […]
Parent/Guardian Survey: School Feels More Welcoming, but Safety and Satisfaction Perceptions Decline
After improvements in 2025, the School District of Lancaster’s annual parent/guardian survey showed declines across several key areas, including overall satisfaction and perceptions of safety. The Family Satisfaction Score, a […]
Staying Connected
Administrative Professionals Day is a moment to recognize the people who keep our schools and offices running, often behind the scenes, but always at the center of how we serve students, families, and each other.
In SDoL, we are fortunate to work with 63 administrative professionals, who together represent 831 years of service to our community. These professionals serve a reflection of both experience and commitment that shapes how our district functions each day.
Our strategic plan highlights the importance of strong systems and a supportive environment for both staff and students. Their work reflects that commitment in action, every single day.
Today, and every day, we thank our administrative professionals for the role they play in creating a welcoming and connected school community. Your impact is felt in ways both seen and unseen, and our district is stronger because of you.
Spring shows up in small ways at first, but at Wharton Elementary, it turned into something you could see taking shape in real time.
During the Wharton Wonder Garden Spring Work Day, students, families, and staff came together to get their hands dirty and reimagine what their schoolyard could be. What might look like simple projects on the surface quickly became something more meaningful once the work started.
Mulch was spread across garden beds. Paint brought new life to spaces that needed it. Trees were watered. Small projects filled every corner of the space, each one contributing to a larger vision students could take pride in.
One of the biggest additions was a gaga ball pit, built through a shared effort that turned into a moment students will remember long after the day ended. It’s the kind of space that will keep giving back, not just during recess, but in the way it brings students together.
In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, students weren’t being asked to take care of their environment, they were actively shaping it.
That kind of experience stays with them. It builds connection to their school, to each other, and to the idea that their actions matter.
#sdolpa #sdolproud #lancasterpa #education #earthday
2 CommentsComment on Facebook