
LEARN
Our students succeed when families thrive. Find resources for parents/guardians on topics including attendance, counseling, college/career preparation, mental health and healthcare.

INSPIRE
Our schools are the cornerstone of a great community. Learn more about partnership opportunities for community organizations and ways individuals and groups can volunteer to support our students.

GROW
We are proud to be responsible stewards of our community resources. Learn about our district budget priorities, facilities investments, real estate taxes and sponsorship opportunities.

ENGAGE
Learn more about the McCaskey Alumni Association, one of the most active high school alumni groups in the US, and the Lancaster Education Foundation, supporting teaching excellence and student success in SDoL.
District Budget Planning: 2026-2027
The School District of Lancaster is engaged in an important budget planning process to ensure long term financial stability while continuing to serve students effectively.
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!
Featured News
Thousands gather for “Tale”-Gating, launching SDoL’s Together We Read initiative
An estimated 10,000 students, families, staff, and community members filled Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Stadium on Wednesday evening for the School District of Lancaster’s “Tale”-Gating literacy celebration, making it […]
Join SDoL for “Tale”-Gating at the Stadium this Wednesday, October 21!
It’s almost time! SDoL’s “Tale”-Gating at the Stadium is this week, and you won’t want to miss it. Join hundreds of families for a night of books, fun, and special […]
Staying Connected
A principal’s relationship with a school grows through daily conversations and time spent getting to know the people who fill its classrooms. Students learn they have someone they can turn to, while staff have a partner when a challenge needs another perspective. Families have someone who will listen to their questions and concerns.
During National Principal Appreciation Month, the School District of Lancaster is giving a staff shoutout to all our principals for the work they do every day on behalf of our school communities!
Those who work in schools know how quickly a principal’s day can change. A planned classroom visit might be followed by a conversation with a family or an unexpected situation that needs immediate attention. Principals balance those demands while making time to support teachers and keep instruction moving forward.
To our principals across the School District of Lancaster, thank you for being involved in the daily life of your schools and for working through challenges alongside your staff. We appreciate the time you take to listen, the support you offer and the pride you share in your students’ progress.
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A principal’s relationship with a school grows through daily conversations and time spent getting to know the people who fill its classrooms. Students learn they have someone they can turn to, while staff have a partner when a challenge needs another perspective. Families have someone who will listen to their questions and concerns.
During National Principal Appreciation Month, the School District of Lancaster is giving a staff shoutout to all our principals for the work they do every day on behalf of our school communities!
Those who work in schools know how quickly a principal’s day can change. A planned classroom visit might be followed by a conversation with a family or an unexpected situation that needs immediate attention. Principals balance those demands while making time to support teachers and keep instruction moving forward.
To our principals across the School District of Lancaster, thank you for being involved in the daily life of your schools and for working through challenges alongside your staff. We appreciate the time you take to listen, the support you offer and the pride you share in your students’ progress.
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