At McCaskey High School, students aren’t only preparing for graduation, they are stepping into conversations that shape the future of healthcare and equity. That work was on full display through […]
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End of School Year Update: Last Day for Students is May 29
Now that we can be reasonably confident that winter weather is behind us, we want to share an update about the end of the school year. After reviewing our calendar, […]
Sharpening minds, building confidence: Math 24 competition highlights student excellence
On Friday, April 10, the School District of Lancaster brought together some of its most mathematically talented students for the Math 24 Competition. What unfolded was a reflection of how […]
Fig Lancaster | National Journalist, Local Mission: David Greene’s Lancaster County Vision
Meet David Greene—McCaskey grad, host of Left, Right & Center, and former voice of NPR’s Morning Edition. David recently launched Always Lancaster, a new nonprofit focused on strengthening local news […]
Where learning takes root: Fulton ES opens new garden through community support
At Fulton Elementary School, learning doesn’t stay contained within four walls. It takes root just outside them. That vision took shape with the opening of Fulton’s new learning garden, supported […]
One more push: a community carries forward a legacy at McCaskey HS
On Wednesday, April 8, at McCaskey High School, students, staff, families, and community members gathered to participate in Push Ups for ALS. One push-up at a time, they honored the […]
SDoL staff lead data conversations across Commonwealth at PDE Data Summit
Data is everywhere in education. But what matters is how it’s used, who understands it, and whether it leads to better outcomes for students. At this year’s Pennsylvania Department of […]
Restoring memory, reclaiming humanity: The Lancaster City Witness Stones Dedication
What does it mean to remember a place honestly? At the Lancaster City Witness Stones Project Dedication Ceremony on Wednesday, April 8, at Franklin & Marshall College, that question did […]
District shares budget outlook and financial challenges at Community Budget Forum
School District of Lancaster leaders presented an overview of the School District of Lancaster’s financial outlook during a Community Budget Forum on April 7, outlining the factors contributing to ongoing […]
Supporting students through uncertainty: SDoL at “What Is Home?”
At the Ware Center for the Arts, a recent community gathering centered on a question that continues to shape conversations across Lancaster: What does it mean to have a place […]
The spaces where students discover more: celebrating National School Library Month and Librarian Appreciation Day
Saturday, April 4 marked Librarian Appreciation Day, and throughout the School District of Lancaster, April also holds a broader recognition as School Library Month. Together, they offer a moment to […]
Valued Volunteers Orientation Training Nights
There are so many different ways you can get involved in SDoL, and we encourage parents and community members to utilize their talents and knowledge by serving as volunteers throughout […]