When you walk through the halls of Smith-Wade-El Elementary, there’s a good chance you’ll see School Counselor Janet Henninger crouched down to meet a student eye-to-eye, laughing with a colleague, […]
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Recognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness Month at SDoL
At the September 9 School Board Committee of the Whole meeting, we recognized September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a moment to pause and reflect on an issue […]
Honoring 9/11: a commemoration ceremony at Jackson MS
On Thursday, September 11, the Jackson Middle School community gathered together with administrators and local service members to commemorate the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. The ceremony included […]
Changing the narratives assemblies build bridges for student success
On Friday, September 5, McCaskey High School hosted a series of Changing the Narratives assemblies focused on creating connection and leadership opportunities for our students. These assemblies were designed to […]
McCaskey educator named finalist for National Presidential Teaching Award
The School District of Lancaster proudly celebrates Elyse Minder, mathematics teacher at J.P. McCaskey High School, who has been named one of only six finalists in Pennsylvania for the Presidential […]
Reaffirming our commitment to safety and security
Dear SDoL Family, As we begin the 2025-2026 school year, we want to take a moment to reaffirm our ongoing commitment to school safety. We maintain deep partnerships with first […]
Your voice matters! Join us at the District Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting
At the School District of Lancaster, we know that when families and schools work together, students thrive. That’s why we are inviting all parents and guardians to join us for […]
Early dismissal dates for the 2025-26 school year
We are committed to ensuring every student has access to high-quality teaching and learning. To support this work, our district has built-in early dismissal days during the school year. These […]
Power Packs Project: 2025-26 distribution starts Sept. 17, 2025
The School District of Lancaster is proud to once again partner with the Power Packs Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending weekend hunger in schools across Lancaster, Lebanon, and […]
Meet the Food Service JP & East leadership team
When we think about what it takes to keep schools running each day, we often picture classrooms, buses, and sports fields. But behind the scenes, another team is just as […]
Jassinya Alvarado to be honored at Bright Side Opportunities Center 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball with Diversity and Integrity Award
The Bright Side Opportunities Center will soon welcome guests to its 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball, a signature celebration that brings together community leaders, families, and partners to highlight the power […]
Staff shoutout – Beyond assumptions: Christine Wenger’s data-informed approach at Fulton ES
For Christine Wenger, every school day at Fulton Elementary begins with greeting her students outside on the playground. It’s a chance to check in with familiar faces, calm nerves for […]