When Matt Shields first walked the wooded trail behind J.P. McCaskey High School four years ago, the outdoor classroom was easy to miss. “It was completely overgrown,” recalled Shields, the […]
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Meet Randolph Hernandez, SDoL’s New School Safety Officer
Before the first bell rings, Randolph Hernandez wants students and families to see a familiar face. That early-morning presence says a lot about how the School District of Lancaster’s new […]
Big Red brings McCaskey spirit to Hersheypark’s first All-American Mascot Day
Big Red had a pretty memorable summer outing. On July 9, McCaskey High School’s mascot joined more than 100 characters at Hersheypark’s inaugural All-American Mascot Day. The gathering brought together […]
School District of Lancaster earns Great Pennsylvania Schools designation
The School District of Lancaster has earned the Great Pennsylvania Schools designation, a statewide recognition of the district’s academic opportunities, community connections, student supports and financial practices. SDoL received the […]
Miss school, miss out: School attendance and excused absences
Regular attendance helps students keep pace with learning, build relationships, and stay connected to school. SDoL encourages every student to attend at least 95% of school days. Missing two days […]
[Video] McCaskey Stadium’s next chapter takes shape
The McCaskey High School stadium transformation feels more real each day! With the new turf officially installed, our historic stadium is one step closer to welcoming students, athletes, families, and […]
Meet Bryson Green, SDoL’s new Leadership Resident
Bryson Green keeps a clear picture of what a high-quality education should feel like to a student. Every child should enter school knowing the adults around them see, value and […]
Right for students. Right for each other. Right for the future.
As students return to classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year, the School District of Lancaster is introducing a new theme that will guide its work in the months ahead: Right […]
2026 Valued Volunteers orientation dates: Together We Read
The School District of Lancaster is inviting community members to become part of Valued Volunteers – Together We Read, a districtwide initiative that connects volunteers with students to help strengthen […]
Meet Serena Gergenti, SDoL’s new Manager of Community and Family Engagement
In Serena Gergenti’s family, showing up for someone often means arriving with food. Her mother came to the United States from Ireland in her 20s, and her father is Italian […]
Fox43: Students get a warm back-to-school welcome in Lancaster
ICYMI: WPMT FOX43 joined us at McCaskey High School as our ninth graders began their first day of the 2026-27 school year. The story captured the warm welcome from McCaskey […]
Union Community Care School-Based Health Centers
SDoL students, staff and their families can receive primary care at any of Union Community Care’s four school-based health centers. Services include same-day visits for illnesses and minor injuries, well-child […]