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Every day matters!
Missing school affects a student’s reading level, grades, graduation, and future success.
Check out our average daily attendance and our most recent day’s attendance to see how we’re doing as a community. Let’s work together to ensure every child is present and engaged in their education, because when you miss school, you miss out!
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Staying Connected

This week, we’re proud to kick off School Resource and School Security Officer Appreciation Week by lifting up the relationships that keep our school communities safe and supported.
Dr. April Hershey, Assistant Superintendent, recently contributed an article to the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators March newsletter, reflecting on the power of intentional school–community partnerships.
In her piece, Dr. Hershey highlights how collaboration with partners like our Lancaster City Bureau of Police, School Resource Officers, and School Security Officers helps build trust, foster belonging, and ensure students experience adults as protectors, mentors, and allies.
At the School District of Lancaster, student and staff wellness, physical, mental, and emotional, is foundational to learning. Our School Resource Officers play an important role in creating environments where relationships come first, concerns are addressed early, and students feel safe to ask for help.
As we recognize School Resource Officer Appreciation Week, we extend our thanks to the officers who show up for our students and schools each day. Their presence and commitment strengthen our school climate and remind us that our communities are strongest when we stand together around our children.
Read the full piece on our website, link in comments.
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This week, we’re proud to kick off School Resource and School Security Officer Appreciation Week by lifting up the relationships that keep our school communities safe and supported.
Dr. April Hershey, Assistant Superintendent, recently contributed an article to the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators March newsletter, reflecting on the power of intentional school–community partnerships.
In her piece, Dr. Hershey highlights how collaboration with partners like our Lancaster City Bureau of Police, School Resource Officers, and School Security Officers helps build trust, foster belonging, and ensure students experience adults as protectors, mentors, and allies.
At the School District of Lancaster, student and staff wellness, physical, mental, and emotional, is foundational to learning. Our School Resource Officers play an important role in creating environments where relationships come first, concerns are addressed early, and students feel safe to ask for help.
As we recognize School Resource Officer Appreciation Week, we extend our thanks to the officers who show up for our students and schools each day. Their presence and commitment strengthen our school climate and remind us that our communities are strongest when we stand together around our children.
Read the full piece on our website.
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