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Carter & MacRae Elementary

Carter & MacRae Elementary

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Last updated on: 03/07/2026 4:00 am

Principal: Mrs. Rachel Esh

Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Phone: 717.396.6842

Fax: 717.295.7842

Address: 251 South Prince Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

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UPCOMING CARTER & MACRAE EVENTS

Mar 11

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12:30 pm

Early Dismissal – Elementary

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Mar 17

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St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 19

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Eid al-Fitr Begins

Mar 20

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School is in session, offices open – Weather Make-Up Day

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Mar 23

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Schools Closed – Professional Development Conference

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Mar 24

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Fourth Marking Period Begins

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Apr 1

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Passover Begins

Apr 3

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Good Friday

Schools Closed – Offices Closed

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Apr 5

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Easter

Apr 6

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Schools Closed – Offices Open (Weather Make-Up Day)

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Schools Closed – Offices Closed

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Apr 8

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12:30 pm

Early Dismissal – Elementary

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Apr 20

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PSSA: Grades 3-8 ELA

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Apr 27

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PSSA: Grades 3-8 Mathematics

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PSSA: Grades 4 & 8 Science

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May 4

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PSSA: Make-up Testing

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May 13

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12:30 pm

Early Dismissal – Elementary

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May 25

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Memorial Day

Schools Closed – Offices Closed

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May 26

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Eid al-Adha Begins

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Mrs. Rachel Esh / Carter & MacRae Elementary

Carter & MacRae Elementary School is a wonderful place for students to grow academically, socially and emotionally.  All of this is made possible by strong partnerships that are developed with our families and community agencies.  I look forward to working with you.  As always, if you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.