Every day across the School District of Lancaster, our Food and Child Nutrition Services team plays an essential role in supporting student success. From greeting students with a smile to […]
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Celebrating National Yearbook Week: honoring the storytellers behind the pages
Every October, schools across the country recognize National Yearbook Week, a time to celebrate the creativity and teamwork that go into capturing a year’s worth of memories. At the School […]
Staff shoutout: Arisleyda Calderón, College and Career Project Specialist
When students walk into the Future Ready Center, they are often greeted by the bright smile and encouraging voice of Arisleyda Calderón, who has spent more than two decades helping […]
Making movement accessible: adaptive bikes bring joy to MDS students
At the School District of Lancaster, we believe every student deserves the chance to experience the joy of movement. This week, our adaptive physical education team brought that belief to […]
McCaskey HS students standing together for education
Across Lancaster, students are raising their voices on behalf of public education. What started as an International Baccalaureate Global Politics assignment became a student-led rallying call to protest the state’s […]
Honoring and celebrating our school leaders: National Principals Month – October 2025
Every October, the School District of Lancaster joins schools across the country in celebrating National Principals Month, a time to honor the leaders who shape the daily experiences of students, […]
Student participation in 2025 PAYS survey
Our district is taking part in the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS) and the 2025 Pennsylvania Youth Survey Junior (PAYS Jr.) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, […]
Honoring legacy and leadership: the 29th Annual Distinguished McCaskey Alumni Awards Banquet
The J.P. McCaskey Alumni Association hosted its 29th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 2, celebrating five McCaskey HS graduates whose personal and professional achievements continue to inspire […]
Celebrating heritage, honoring community at the annual City of Lancaster’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Every year, from September 15 to October 15, the nation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have […]
Art that speaks, stories that connect: Speak to My Soul
At the Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, the relaunch of Speak to My Soul unfolded as an evening of artistry, truth-telling, and community connection. […]
Celebrating Lancaster traditions: Central Market’s Fall Harvest Breakfast and McCaskey Tag Day
Fall in Lancaster has a way of bringing people together. The air feels a little crisper, the pace a little slower, and the sense of community a little stronger. This […]
Staff shoutout: Christopher Wenden, School and Community Engagement, at McCaskey HS
Every school day begins with thousands of small moments that set the tone for what follows. For McCaskey High School students, one of those moments is often being greeted by […]