Brilliant sunshine greeted the 659 graduates of McCaskey’s class of 2023 when it processed into Clipper Magazine Stadium for the school’s 89th commencement. But a classmate said it was the […]
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Looking ahead to Commencement: Information for graduates and families
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! McCaskey High School is preparing to celebrate more than 650 graduates during our 89th Commencement on Wednesday, May 31. Commencement ceremonies will be held […]
Neighborhood Leaders Academy culminates with discussions with mayor, council leaders
When the Mayor’s Office contacted McCaskey High School regarding the Neighborhood Leaders Academy last fall, teachers Amy Savidge and Jed Burkholder quickly accepted the opportunity for students to advocate for […]
Signed and delivered: Dr. Miles unanimously named superintendent
By unanimous vote, Dr. Keith Miles Jr. will be the next superintendent of the School District of Lancaster. The school board voted May 2 to appoint Dr. Miles, following a […]
School Board update on the superintendent search
Robin Goodson, the president of the School District of Lancaster board of school directors, released the following statement on Friday: Over the past month, the school board has been working […]
SDoL to host series of school safety forums over two weeks
The safety challenges confronting schools across the United States go beyond the infamous list of school shootings that drive media headlines. Bullying, social media threats, drugs, weapons, and “swatting” are […]
Read McCaskey senior Frances Brogan’s speech to the PLUS press conference
The School District of Lancaster joined urban school districts across the state to host a simultaneous press conference on the need for increased funding and charter school reform. The School […]
This MLK Day, an SDoL teacher is writing curriculum on his life–for the King Center in Atlanta
Dr. Todd Mealy teaches Modern American History, IB History and AP Government to McCaskey students in grades 9-12. But it’s his work outside of the classroom that could change the […]
Meet the SDoL teacher who recently published a book on building vocabulary among English Learners
Kristen Haase, an English Language Development teacher in the School District of Lancaster, always dreamed of writing a book. She just didn’t think it would be about what she teaches […]
A statement from acting superintendent Matthew Przywara on the passing of two students
Our school district community is grieving the passing of two students following a tragic fire on Saturday in Lancaster. McCaskey senior Anna Leavitt passed away on Saturday and her sister, […]
Construction plans among the most ambitious in the district’s history
The School District of Lancaster is beginning the fourth and final phase of its master facilities plan, with upgrades to seven schools and athletic facilities, at a cost approaching $200 […]
Award-winning filmmaker, producer of ‘Till’ visits McCaskey, discusses film with students
“We have to teach history right,” says Keith Beauchamp, a filmmaker behind the movie Till, as he concluded a screening of the film and discussion with McCaskey history students. Beauchamp […]