Dear SDoL families, As the winter season approaches, the School District of Lancaster is reminding families about the procedures to notify you of schedule changes due to inclement weather. Please […]
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A gift that helps students find their voice at Wharton ES
At the School District of Lancaster, the success of our students is deeply connected to the support of our community. Wharton Elementary School received a $1,000 donation from Patient First, […]
Welcoming the holiday season at the Mayor’s Tree Lighting
The holiday season arrived in downtown Lancaster this weekend, and the Mayor’s Tree Lighting brought our community together in a way that felt both familiar and refreshing. As the School […]
A Thanksgiving Message from the School District of Lancaster
Thanksgiving looks a little different in every home across our district, but when we asked our students to tell us about their traditions, one thing became clear. The joy of […]
Celebrating independence and connection at Lancaster Living Apartment Program annual Thanksgiving luncheon
The Thanksgiving season always invites us to pause and appreciate the people and experiences that shape our community. Each year, the Lancaster Living Apartment Program, one of the School District […]
5th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution
The 5th Annual Thanksgiving Meal Distribution showed again what happens when a community refuses to let families face the holidays alone. What started five years ago as a response to […]
Smith-Wade-El ES “Bear Necessities Closet” shows what community care looks like
At Smith-Wade-El Elementary School, support has always taken many forms. Sometimes it is a warm greeting at arrival. Sometimes it is a teacher who notices when a student needs something […]
December 2025 School Board Meeting Schedule
*All of the above meetings are open to the public except for the Personnel Meeting. Click here to download schedule (.pdf) If any person planning to attend any of the […]
Standing together for ECYEH Awareness Week
On Wear Red Day, staff across the School District of Lancaster came together in a shared display of commitment. The bright red shirts seen were a statement of support for […]
Spread kindness, not germs this winter
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) is reporting an unusually high number of cases of respiratory illness among school-age students so far this school year. As you gather with family […]
Celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage Month with the City of Lancaster
The School District of Lancaster was proud to join the City of Lancaster for the Puerto Rican Heritage Month Flag Raising at City Hall on Tuesday, November 18. The ceremony […]
Celebrating leadership and opportunity at McCaskey HS with NBA official Ashley Moyer-Gleich
The School District of Lancaster had the privilege of welcoming NBA official Ashley Moyer-Gleich to McCaskey High School for two special events that left a lasting impact on our student […]