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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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McCaskey High School

McCaskey High School

Principal: Dr. Justin Reese

Hours: 8:00am - 3:04pm Breakfast doors open at 7:35am | All other doors open at 7:55am Early dismissal at 12pm on the 2nd Wednesday of the month

Phone: JP McCaskey717.291.6211McCaskey East717.396.6810

Fax: 717.391.8694

Address: JP McCaskey445 N Reservoir Street
Lancaster, PA 17602 McCaskey East1051 Lehigh Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602

This year’s spring musical is called “Something Rotten!” You won’t want to miss this hilarious show! Get ready to laugh, sing, and dance as two brothers set out to write the world’s first musical in this clever mash-up of sixteenth-century Shakespeare and twenty-first-century Broadway! They take the J.P. stage March 19th-21st at 7pm and again on March 22nd at 2:30pm. Tickets are $10 for community members and $7 for students. Keep in mind, this show is rated PG-13 and may contain material not suitable for younger audiences. Click here to get your tickets today!

“I ❤️ McCaskey because of the music wing. I love the opportunities we get to pursue there and just being creative through the Theatre classes or the choirs, IB Music, Orchestra, Band. It’s a way for me to express myself.”

 

Destinye Hurdle

McCaskey Grad 2025

“What I ❤️ about McCaskey is my best friend Zach and pizza Fridays usually. I like the talent show. I have a great time attending my acting shows as usual. And, I get to be who I am. I like hanging with children and just being with my best friends.”

 

Gabriel Velazquez

McCaskey Senior

“I ❤️ McCaskey because every student is fantastic, and we’ve got the best staff in the world! Everybody cares about each other.  We make mistakes, we recognize it, and then we move on. Go, Tornados!”

 

Brother Frank Albrecht

Former Student Support Facilitator

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Principal's Message

Dr. Justin Reese / McCaskey High School

Welcome to McCaskey High School! Our vibrant school community reflects the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of Lancaster.  At McCaskey, we are dedicated to ensuring that every student is academically and emotionally prepared for college or the workforce. We are proud of our comprehensive course offerings including the International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Career and Technical Education, Dual Enrollment, and a variety of opportunities in the Arts. Our community thrives with over 20 varsity sports, and over 40 student clubs that truly make us McCaskey Proud!

While our website is a great resource, please be sure to follow us across all of our social media platforms.

Please do not hesitate to contact me directly with any questions or needs that you have.

Email: jlreese@sdlancaster.org

X: @mrjustinreese

JP Main Office: 717.291.6211

East Main Office: 717.396.6810

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