School District of Lancaster students will have two fewer days in school, but won’t have half-days each month in the 2026-2027 school year, per the calendar approved by the school […]
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More than grades: Jackson MS celebrates student growth at Honor Roll Breakfast
At The Mix on Thursday, April 16, the room filled with pride with every name called. The Jackson Middle School Honor Roll Breakfast brought together students, staff, and families to […]
WGAL: Lancaster fourth-graders dive into space lessons inspired by Artemis II
Curiosity doesn’t wait for permission. It shows up in in the way students begin to see the world differently. In a fourth grade classroom at George Washington Elementary School, that […]
Celebrating National Public School Volunteer Week
Volunteers are part of what keeps our schools connected to the community around them. During National Public School Volunteer Week, April 20-24, the School District of Lancaster recognizes the individuals […]
Making space to shine: mentorship and leadership in action at the Girls on the Run Breakfast
Leadership doesn’t always begin with a title. Sometimes, it begins with a moment or decision to show up for someone else. At the Girls on the Run Limitless Potential Breakfast, […]
Lafayette ES fundraiser at Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie on Friday, May 1
On Friday, May 1, Lafayette Elementary is partnering with Rachel’s Café & Creperie for a special fundraiser. From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 10% of all sales will be donated […]
Reynolds Rumble 6: Reynolds MS Fundraiser on May 1
Reynolds Rumble 6 takes place at Reynolds Middle School (605 W. Walnut St. Lancaster, PA) on Friday, May 1st! The money raised for the event goes to our Student Council […]
SDoL announces finance department reorganization, to appoint interim business administrator
The School District of Lancaster today announced a series of financial leadership and organizational changes designed to strengthen internal controls, improve oversight, and ensure greater accuracy and transparency in financial […]
Expanding what support looks like after the school day ends: Nearly $500K to expand Lancaster’s Bench Mark Program
In the School District of Lancaster, we know that what happens after the final bell can be just as important as what happens during the school day. That is why […]
[Video] PSSAs at the School District of Lancaster
PSSAs are here! Here’s what families should know. Each spring, students in grades 3–8 take the PSSA assessments. These tests help measure student achievement and growth based on Pennsylvania state […]
Flag Football brings middle schools together for one championship run
On any given day, our students are learning in classrooms and discovering what they are capable of. But sometimes, that growth takes shape somewhere else entirely. It shows up on […]
McCaskey Mathematics Teacher named PA State winner of the Smart/Maher VFW Citizenship Education Teacher Award
The School District of Lancaster is proud to recognize Michael E. Mitchell, mathematics teacher at J.P. McCaskey High School, for being named the Pennsylvania state winner of the Smart/Maher VFW […]