ROSS NEWS
Kindergarten Registration Now Open: Welcome McCaskey Class of 2039!
The School District of Lancaster is pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. We are excited to welcome the McCaskey Class of 2039! […]
Where reading meets community: Ross ES 19th annual Share-a-Book event
On Friday, Ross Elementary celebrated its 19th Annual Book-a-Share, a tradition that brings community members into classrooms to read with students and share the work they do across Lancaster. Each […]
STAY CONNECTED WITH ROSS
The FREE Summer Wading Pools and Playgrounds in Lancaster city are open through July 31st (Closed Friday, June 19 and Friday, July 3)
Families can register here:
form.jotform.com/251764551978067
The Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program is a FREE, 8-week drop-in program for youth ages 6-13. Free lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. for all children 18 and under. Wading pools open at each site at 12 p.m. so kids can cool off from the summer heat.
Children ages 6-13 are welcome to use the wading pool. Children ages 5 & under must have a parent or guardian in the water with them. Children 3 & under must wear a little swimmers baby diaper. A Lancaster Rec supervisor visits each playground at least once each day.
The Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program keeps the following schedule:
11:30 a.m. – Playgrounds open and a free lunch is served to all children 18 and under
12 p.m. – Wading pools open
3-3:30 p.m. – Wading pools close for a break, snack is served to all children 18 and under
3:30-4:30 p.m – Wading pools are open
The Rec asks that caregivers register online children on your first visit to the Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools program. Please be respectful of the playground leaders and follow the program rules. Smoking is not permitted at any of the playgrounds.
Registrations must be completed online using this link: form.jotform.com/251764551978067
For questions or assistance, please email chaer@lancasterrec.org or visit the Lancaster Rec Center, Monday–Friday from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Looking for a Part-Time Summer Job? If you are age 16+, have fun being outdoors, and enjoy working with children…we are hiring Summer Playgrounds & Wading Pools staff. Visit the Rec’s Indeed page (linked below) for updated positions.
www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Lancaster+recreation+Commission&l=Lancaster%2C+PA&from=searchOnHP&vjk=a8f5e...
Wading pools at the following sites are open:
Sixth Ward Park – Hamilton and East Ross Streets
Reservoir Park – East Orange and Reservoir Streets
Buchanan Park - Buchanan and Race Avenues
Wading pools at the following sites are not yet open. Check the Lancaster Rec’s website for updates (lancasterrec.org/pools-parks/wading-pools-and-playgrounds/)
Culliton Park – Farnum and Water Streets
King Elementary School – South Duke Street
Rodney Park – Third and Crystal Streets
UPCOMING ROSS EVENTS
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Standards and Expectations of Behavior for Students
Principal's Message
Mrs. Melinda Vazquez-Markley, Principal / Ross Elementary
It is my privilege to welcome you to Ross Elementary! We are committed to creating a collaborative school community that works to forge rigorous engaging learning opportunities for our students. Ross utilizes school-wide positive behavior supports where students are celebrated and recognized for demonstrating the Ross Way: Responsible, Respectful, and Safe. Together, we will utilize our resources to support academic achievement as well as the social-emotional needs of our students.
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