We’re so proud to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of our students and teachers at this year’s District Art Show, happening during the Lancaster City Fall Art Walk! Art […]
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Staff Shoutout – Melissa Corrigan, Carter and MacRae ES
This week’s staff shoutout goes to Melissa Corrigan, Instructional Coach, at Carter and MacRae Elementary who has dedicated 32 years to nurturing and educating our students. Melissa’s journey began in […]
Wickersham ES recognized as 2025 RULER Spotlight School
Wickersham Elementary School is thrilled to announce that it has been named a 2025 RULER Spotlight School by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence. This prestigious designation highlights our school’s exceptional […]
SDoL Pre-K welcomes authors Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond to empower young readers
The School District of Lancaster welcomed authors Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond to our Pre-K classrooms, where they shared their new book, Black Girl, Black Girl, with our youngest learners. […]
Updating you on fire safety protocols at Phoenix Academy
Dear Phoenix Academy families, We want to make you aware of a mechanical issue affecting the fire safety protocols in the Phoenix Academy building on Rockland Street. The fire alert […]
SDoL Smith-Wade-El ES 2nd grade teacher participates in ABC’s Wheel of Fortune
Set your reminders, grab your snacks, and get ready to cheer on our very own Scott Aukamp, a 2nd Grade teacher at Smith-Wade-El Elementary, as he steps onto the national […]
Bright Side Opportunities Center recognizes SDoL staff and alumni at annual Sneaker Ball
The 2nd annual Sneaker Ball hosted by Bright Side Opportunities Center brought the community together for a night of celebration, recognizing individuals whose dedication and contributions to Lancaster have left […]
Wharton Elementary PTO Celebrates Grand Opening of Outdoor Learning Space with Annual Kickball Classic
The Wharton Elementary School community gathered in celebration this past Saturday, September 21, as the PTO unveiled a seven-year project that has transformed the school’s grounds into a vibrant outdoor […]
Media Advisory – Wharton Elementary PTO to open new outdoor learning space
MEDIA ADVISORY CONTACT: Adam Aurand, Director of Strategic Communications 717.735.1486 | AMAurand@SDLancaster.org Wharton Elementary PTO to open new outdoor learning space Seven-year project features gardens, trees, … Who: […]
Staff Shoutout – Madeline ‘Mady’ Weyman, Jackson MS
This week’s staff shoutout goes to Mady Weyman, 6th Grade Language and Literature Teacher at Jackson Middle School In her third year at SDoL, Mady has already made an impact. When asked […]
Celebrating Community Schools Directors Week!
Our Community School Directors play a vital role in shaping the future of our students by designing and implementing programs that go beyond the classroom. From family and student support […]
Helping your children cope with fears of school violence
Dear SDoL family, We continue to hear from you students and families about vague threats to schools circulating on social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. Many of these are […]