Hanukkah invites us to pause during the shortest days of the year and reflect on the enduring power of light. It’s a celebration rooted in perseverance, faith, and the belief […]
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When creativity meets career at McCaskey HS
At McCaskey High School, the arts were not treated as an extracurricular interest or a side passion. They were centered as serious, viable career pathways during the school’s first Art […]
Rooted in place, guided by history
The School District of Lancaster celebrated a meaningful partnership that strengthens how students learn about our local history. With support from Mid Penn Bank and The Lancaster County Community Foundation, […]
Honoring Coach Steve “Bird” Powell at McCaskey HS
On Friday, December 12, the Shultz Transportation Gym at McCaskey High School became a gathering place shaped by history and connection. Long before the opening tip against Lebanon, the bleachers […]
Inclement Weather – 2-hour delay on Tuesday, Dec. 16
Update: Monday, December 15 at 8:57 p.m. SDoL Alert: Due to continued icy conditions, the district will operate on a two-hour delay on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Buses will run exactly […]
Inclement Weather – Monday, December 15, 2025
Update: Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 5:54 p.m. SDoL Alert: Due to cold temperatures and blowing and drifting snow, the district will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Dec. […]
Where belonging meets books: Lafayette ES’s 2nd annual Book Blast
We know that strong literacy skills are built not only through instruction, but through moments that help students see reading as something that belongs to them. On Wednesday, December 10, […]
Citadel Heart of Learning awards – 2025 nominations are open
At the School District of Lancaster, we see every day how teachers shape lives far beyond the walls of a classroom. They arrive early, stay late, listen closely, and believe […]
Staff shoutout: Nicolle “Nikki” Crawford ’02, Employee Development Specialist
Professional development days begin long before the first staff member steps into a room. They begin with planning, conversations, and the quiet belief that the people who care for our […]
How the TECHnadoes are bringing Computer Science to Lancaster and closing the digital divide
Computer Science Education Week invites schools across the country to highlight why computer science matters and to celebrate students who are using technology to shape their futures. At the School […]
2026 SDoL School Board Meeting Dates
At the School District of Lancaster, transparency, collaboration, and community partnership guide the work we do each day. A vital part of that commitment is ensuring that our families, staff, […]
Inclement weather reminders
Dear SDoL families, We are reminding families about the procedures to notify you of schedule changes due to inclement weather. Please take a moment to review the following communication methods […]