The School District of Lancaster Board of Directors approved a proposed $264.2 million budget that reduces the average size of kindergarten classes, increases pay for support staff and avoids furloughs. […]
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Survey: Should elementary schools pilot a relaxed dress code?
During the 2021-2022 school year, each middle school in the School District of Lancaster piloted a uniform-free dress code. The district task force is considering a similar pilot at the […]
Board Approves Updated Face Covering Guildelines
Beginning Monday, March 7, face coverings will no longer be universally required in District schools, buildings or on buses. This latest update aligns with the recommendations from the Center for […]
SDoL to host series of town hall meetings on equity policy, outcomes
Members of the School District of Lancaster community are invited to weigh in as the district drafts an equity policy and determines key measures of equity to monitor in future […]
Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau to retire in July
School District of Lancaster superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau on Tuesday announced her retirement, effective July 5, 2022. Hear her reflections on retirement: In a statement she read aloud during the […]
A statement from Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau and School Board President Robin Goodson
Tuesday evening, we learned of the passing of Dr. Carol Powell, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the School District of Lancaster, after a courageous, yearlong battle with cancer. […]
SDoL COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
The School District of Lancaster is partnering with Union Community Care and Penn Medicine LGH to offer COVID-19 vaccines in our schools. Over the next two weeks, healthcare professionals will […]
School Based Health Clinics at SDoL Schools
COVID-19 Vaccines for School District of Lancaster Students Ages 5-11 The School Based Health Clinics are open only to students and staff of the School District of Lancaster. There is […]
PSSA and Keystone Fall Testing
This fall, students will participate in PSSA tests and Keystone exams that were delayed last spring. The assessment window runs from August 30 through September 30 and includes students in […]
Read SDoL’s summer District Dispatch
The District Dispatch, the School District of Lancaster’s community newsletter, is hitting mailboxes in early August. The summer 2021 issue features a look back at McCaskey’s Class of 2021 commencement, […]
A year’s end message from superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau
Dear SDoL Families, Today marks the end of a trying school year for us all. We are deeply grateful to our staff, our families and our students who came together […]
SDoL Celebrates 2020-21 Retirees
Last evening SDoL recognized this year’s retirees by honoring them at a dinner reception. Collectively, the 38 retirees have served the district for over 916 years. Best wishes to this […]