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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Smith-Wade-El Elementary School

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Last updated on: 01/12/2026 4:00 am

Principal: Mrs. Amy E. Martz

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: 717.291.6151

Fax: 717.735.6680

Address: 910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603

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Smith-Wade-El 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! […]

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A gift on two wheels: building community at Smith-Wade-El ES

At Smith-Wade-El Elementary School, the holiday season arrived on two wheels, carried by kindness and a new partnership rooted in community. A fourth-grade student named Vada was surprised with a […]

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Mrs. Amy Martz / Smith-Wade-El Elementary

Welcome to Smith-Wade-El Elementary School!  Our vision is to educate, inspire, and nurture every child to become a well-rounded, life-long learner and this is the action of all our stakeholders involved at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School.

Our hope is that you will immediately feel a sense of community when you walk through our doors. Our dedicated staff, along with our effective partnership, parents and the community, will ensure achievement for all of our students. I personally welcome you to visit and experience our school climate.

Parents and community members are truly valued at Smith-Wade-El, and we encourage you to get involved. Together We Can!