For 25 years, Gina Ramos has dedicated her career to shaping the earliest school experiences of students in the School District of Lancaster. As a first grade teacher at Fulton […]
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“I Am” finding confidence through music at King ES
At King Elementary School, students begin many mornings with a simple but powerful practice. They repeat “I Am” statements that remind them who they are and who they can become. […]
Wickersham ES Literacy Night brings families together during Read Across America Week
During Read Across America Week, schools across the School District of Lancaster celebrate the power of reading and the many ways literacy can bring people together. At Wickersham Elementary School, […]
Carter & MacRae students learn lifesaving skills through ScoutReach and Lancaster EMS
Learning doesn’t only happen in classrooms. Sometimes it happens in the moments that prepare students to help someone in need. Students participating in the ScoutReach program recently had the opportunity […]
Reynolds MS seventh graders lead first Refugee Policy Convention
At Reynolds Middle School, seventh grade students recently demonstrated that middle school learners are capable of thoughtful, nuanced engagement with complex national issues. As part of a multi-week perspective unit […]
Growing the future of agriculture at McCaskey High School
During National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, the School District of Lancaster had the honor of welcoming Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to McCaskey High School. His visit […]
Read Across America brings our community together
To kick off Read Across America Day and week, classrooms across the School District of Lancaster were filled with something extra. Students welcomed special guest readers who stepped in to […]
Civic voices take the lead at Smith-Wade-El ES
On February 26, the LGI Room at Smith-Wade-El Elementary became a space for civic dialogue led by students. Fourth and fifth graders gathered for a Civic Town Hall that brought […]
2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3
Due to inclement weather, the School District of Lancaster will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3. During two-hour delay schedules, buses will operate exactly two (2) hours […]
Celebrating School Social Work Appreciation Month and Week – March 2026
March is Social Work Month. This week, March 1-7, we proudly recognize School Social Work Week. At the March Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Keith Miles shared the district’s support for […]
Celebrating Black History Month: Kiandra Steffy ’06
Kiandra Steffy believes excellence isn’t optional. It’s a responsibility. That belief was formed long before she earned a law degree or stepped into legal leadership. It was shaped in a […]
Celebrating SRO Appreciation: Officer King and Officer Luciano
During School Resource Officer Appreciation, the School District of Lancaster proudly recognizes the officers who help shape the daily experience of our students. At McCaskey High School, Officer King and […]