Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2038! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. APPLY NOW!
Together we can

Transitioning to College

Once you graduate high school, there are still many important steps before enrolling in college. Use this page as a resource to guide you through the transition process.

Counselors and the Future Ready Center are available to meet with you in person or virtually to assist with your transition to college. Just click the link below and complete the short request form to schedule a meeting. 

Request a College Advising Meeting

Remote Support

Sign up for remote support from the Future Ready Center

College can make for a difficult transition, but you don’t have go it alone. McCaskey’s Future Ready Center provides remote support via text messaging during your first year of college. Staff are available to answer any questions and provide support. You’ll also be invited to online and in person events throughout the year where you can connect with other McCaskey grads in their first year of college.

Sign Up for Text Messaging Support

Stay on Track

Take a full schedule of courses to stay on track for graduation

Far too many students take far too few classes to graduate college on time. Students who take 15 credits or more are more likely to graduate in general and graduate on time. Make sure you are taking a course schedule that will keep you on track.

15 to Finish Campaign

Thinking about a Gap Year?

Make sure a gap year doesn't become a gap decade

Gap years are increasingly popular, and can be a good option for students. It’s important, however, to ensure that you enter your gap year with a strong plan. A gap year can turn into gap years quickly if you don’t have a solid plan. Check out the resource below to develop your own strong gap year plan.

Gap Year Resources

Finding the Right College

Preparing for College

Applying for College

Paying for College