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 […]
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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 […]
McCaskey Alumni give back to Lancaster at Brandon Park Back-to-School Giveaway
Rain did not stop families from gathering at Brandon Park on Aug. 16 for a back-to-school giveaway organized by McCaskey alumni Meyzhon Stewart and Miskaila Beato. Their first back-to-school giveaway […]
Understanding your rights under Title IX
Dear Families, At the School District of Lancaster, our top priority is creating safe, welcoming, and positive learning environments where every student can thrive. Each child deserves to learn in […]