The School District of Lancaster is updating its volunteer clearance process to better serve families and community members who generously give their time in our schools. SDoL has officially transitioned […]
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Celebrating progress: four schools inducted into SDoL’s Learning Hall of Honor
At Tuesday’s school board meeting, September, 23, 2025, we had the privilege of celebrating a milestone moment for the School District of Lancaster. Four of our schools, Burrowes Elementary, Fulton […]
SDoL unveils plans for new elementary and middle schools to modernize, rightsize, and optimize for future
The School District of Lancaster is recommending bold new plans to modernize its schools and create more efficient learning environments for students. Superintendent Dr. Keith Miles this week announced options […]
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 […]
Staff Shoutout – building connections and creating safe spaces at Smith-Wade-El ES with Janet Henninger
When you walk through the halls of Smith-Wade-El Elementary, there’s a good chance you’ll see School Counselor Janet Henninger crouched down to meet a student eye-to-eye, laughing with a colleague, […]
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 […]
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 […]