Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2039! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Families who register now are guaranteed placement in their neighborhood school! APPLY NOW!
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Lafayette Elementary

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Last updated on: 01/09/2026 4:00 am

Principal: Dr. Marian Grill

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: 717.291.6183

Fax: 717.291.6185

Address: 1000 Fremont Street
Lancaster, PA 17603

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Principal's Message

Dr. Marian Grill / Lafayette Elementary

Welcome to Lafayette Elementary School, where every member of our Lafayette Family is committed to the growth of every individual.

This year our focus is the district’s Theory of Action. By refining our instructional practices, implementing high-quality, aligned curriculum and providing a multi-tiered systems of support, every student will get what they need every day. We are committed to every child receiving an excellent education so they are academically and emotionally prepared to be successful in college, career, and the community.  We will continue to observe, listen, and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to provide an excellent equitable education to all of our Lafayette students.

As your principal, I appreciate your continued support and commitment to our Lafayette family because we are better together.  I look forward to working with you as a team to help each student at Lafayette exceed their goals and have a successful school year!

With Lafayette Pride,
Marian G. Grill, Ed. D.
Principal