Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Kindergarten registration is OPEN! - All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2024 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Register now for guaranteed placement in your neighborhood school!
APPLY NOW!

Important Forms and Documents

Current Students & Families

  • ParentVUE / StudentVUE

    Access your class schedules and grade information, as well as updates from your teachers and school through StudentVUE.

  • School Finder Search Engine

    Use this tool to determine in what elementary and middle school zone your residence is located.

  • Transportation Infofinder

    Students who qualify for transportation, including nonpublic and charter school students, may search for bus information and pick-up/drop-off locations using our interactive tool.

  • Student Absence Form

    Excuse notes may be submitted electronically using a form on our website or emailed to your child’s school building, using the school’s email address. Absences should be reported to the teacher or the school office within three (3) days of the absence.

  • Pre-Planned Education Trip Form

    Non-school sponsored trips may be requested electronically using a form on our website. Trips must be 10 days or less.

  • School Counseling

    If you have an academic, social or emotional issue that you'd like to discuss with one of our school counselors, complete the form on the School Counseling and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

  • Student and Family Resource Specialists

    If you or someone you know could benefit from the support of a licensed social worker/counselor, complete the form on this page to be connected to the Student and Family Resource Specialist.

  • Parent Concern Form

    Parents with specific concerns about their child and/or their child's school should complete the form on this page to be connected to Mr. Keith Carroll, the district's coordinator of parent concerns.

  • Search Scholarships

    McCaskey High School students can search our database of local, state and national scholarship opportunities.

  • Request Working Papers

    Working permits are processed year round at both the J.P. McCaskey High School and McCaskey East main offices. Information on requesting working papers is available on this page.

  • Common iPad Apps

    All students in the School District of Lancaster receive an iPad or other device for learning. This page has information on the common apps students use.

  • Request to Review, Copy, or Inspect Records

    Complete this form if you have a current enrolled student and would like to review, inspect, or copy their records. Note that this is not the form to complete if your student is transferring from the district.

Enrollment & Registration

  • Enroll in SDoL

    Information on enrollment, including how to schedule an enrollment appointment and required documents.

  • Cyber Pathways Academy

    The Cyber Pathways Academy a fully online K-12 school operated by the School District of Lancaster. Complete the form on this page to learn more and start your enrollment process.

  • Kindergarten Registration

    All children who reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the school year in which their child turns 5 on or before Sept. 1. The registration link below is available in the spring.

  • Pre-Kindergarten Application

    All children who will be 4 years of age on or before September 1 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for pre-kindergarten. Spaces are limited and assigned based on need.

General Information

  • Directions

    Directions to all SDoL schools, powered by Google Maps.

  • Request Transcripts

    Former students may request a copy of their high school transcript by completing the form available on this page.

  • School Board

    Information on school directors, meetings and policies are available on this page.

  • Right to Know

    Pennsylvania's Right to Know Law requires government agencies in the commonwealth to provide access to and copies of public records to the public.

  • Contact Us

    Our general contact form for any inquiry. We try to respond within 24 hours during the regular business day.