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RIGHT FOR THE FUTURE

Modernize. Rightsize. Optimize

The School District of Lancaster is planning changes to its schools as enrollment declines and financial pressures grow. This dedicated microsite contains information on the path forward, updates, and opportunities for you to participate.

Modernize.SDLancaster.org

LITERACY

READ

The School District of Lancaster's community component of our Literacy Advancement Plan. It brings schools, families and community partners together to support reading beyond the classroom by expanding access to books and creating opportunities for students to enjoy reading with others.

Together We Read

DISTRICT BUDGET

Invest in our students

The School District of Lancaster is committed to budget planning that ensures long term financial stability while continuing to invest in and serve students effectively.

Budget Information

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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Average Daily Attendance

92.65%

Most Recent Day’s Attendance

92.66%

(October 20, 2026)

Featured News

Keeping our schools safe through shared expectations

Dear SDoL students and families, The School District of Lancaster remains committed to ensuring our students have a safe, welcoming learning environment every day our schools are open. Let’s all […]

FIT team brings student advocacy to the Pennsylvania Capitol

Lisette Rivera and Sonya Lutz of the School District of Lancaster’s Families in Transition (FIT) team joined advocates at the Pennsylvania Capitol on Nov. 10 to call attention to the […]

LEARN

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

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Community

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.

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Resources

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.

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ALUMNI & FRIENDS

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.

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