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During National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, the School District of Lancaster had the honor of welcoming Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to McCaskey High School. His visit […]
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On February 26, the LGI Room at Smith-Wade-El Elementary became a space for civic dialogue led by students.
Fourth and fifth graders gathered for a Civic Town Hall that brought elected officials into their school for a focused, student-driven conversation. State Representative Smith-Wade-El joined a panel that also included Jennifer Eaton, President of the School Board, and William Laudien, Lancaster Township Supervisor. They sat side by side, ready to listen.
The Civic Town Hall gave students the chance to move beyond learning about government in a textbook. They experienced it firsthand. They practiced public speaking, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue in real time.
Students left the room with a deeper understanding that their voices matter and that leadership isn't defined by age. They were participants in a conversation about their community.
On this afternoon, civic learning was alive in the room.
ICYMI; During @nationalffa Week (Future Farmers of America), the School District of Lancaster had the honor of welcoming Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to @mccaskeyhighschool @mccaskeyffa. His visit highlighted something powerful taking root in the heart of downtown Lancaster.
“In agriculture, it all starts with a seed,” Secretary Redding shared. At McCaskey, that seed has grown quickly.
What began as an idea built on a strong Career and Technical Education foundation and student interest in expanded agricultural learning is now Pennsylvania’s newest FFA chapter. McCaskey received its official charter at the 2026 Mid-Winter Convention during the Pennsylvania Farm Show, marking a historic milestone for our district and our city.
With nearly 2,600 students representing more than 60 nationalities, McCaskey High School reflects Lancaster’s unique blend of urban and rural identity. Agriculture education at McCaskey demonstrates that this field belongs everywhere and to everyone. It connects science, sustainability, food systems, leadership, and community in ways that prepare students for meaningful futures.
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