At the School District of Lancaster, we know that supporting the whole child means more than academics. It means ensuring students and families have trusted advocates walking beside them through […]
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RegenAll’s Youth Climate Art Contest – November 7
This fall, RegenAll is giving students across the county a platform to share their voices through its first-ever Youth Climate Art Contest, a pre-event to the organization’s third annual Climate […]
Celebrating Community School Directors Appreciation Week – September 2025
This week, September 14-20, the School District of Lancaster proudly celebrates Community School Directors Appreciation Week. Across the country, thousands of schools have embraced the Community School model, but here […]
Reaffirming our commitment to safety and security
Dear SDoL Family, As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, we want to take a moment to reaffirm our ongoing commitment to school safety. We maintain deep partnerships with first […]
Your voice matters! Join us at the District Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
At the School District of Lancaster, we know that when families and schools work together, students thrive. That’s why we are inviting all parents and guardians to join us for […]
Early dismissal dates for the 2025-26 school year
We are committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality teaching and learning. To support this work, our district has built-in early dismissal days during the school year. These […]
Meet Mr. Shane: building community, one smile at a time – Carter & MacRae’s Community School Director
We are proud to introduce Shane Howell as the first Community School Director at Carter & MacRae Elementary, the district’s newest community school. Known to students and families simply as […]
Strengthening the home-school connection with ParentVUE
When families are connected to their child’s education, students do better in school, feel more supported, and are more likely to reach their full potential. That’s why we’ve invested in […]
Welcome back to school! A new school year begins at SDoL
There’s nothing quite like the first day of school. The sound of school buses pulling into the lot. The hum of excited chatter in the hallways. The mix of nerves […]
SDoL rolls out new StopFinder app for bus riders
Real-time bus tracking now available for families who qualify for transportation The School District of Lancaster announced on Tuesday, July 29, the launch of Stopfinder, a new app that will […]
Walk right in: SDoL’s Enrollment Walk-Ins make it easy to join our District family | Aug. 4 – Aug. 8
We know that preparing for a new school year can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to enrollment. That’s why we’re making it as easy and accessible as possible with […]
Carter & MacRae ES Back to School Open House | August 12, 2025
Strong partnerships between families, staff, and students create the foundation for a successful school year. That’s why we are excited to invite you to Carter & MacRae Elementary School’s annual […]