The Lancaster Education Foundation (LEF) hired Angela M. Trout as its new Executive Director. Angela has more than 12 years of experience in non-profits and is a 1986 graduate of […]
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“A full circle moment”: Surprised, Hall of Honor inductee reflects on family
Angelica Mendoza’s reaction said it all. As Dr. Jazmin Torres, McCaskey’s associate principal, ticked off the achievements and characteristics of the school’s 49th inductee into its Hall of Honor, Mendoza […]
McCaskey celebrates “brilliant” class of 2023
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 […]
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 […]
Elementary schools to be uniform-optional in 2023-2024
The School District of Lancaster is permanently dropping its uniform requirement for elementary students, beginning in the 2023-2024 school year. During the current school year, the district piloted a relaxed […]
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 […]
Smith-Wade-El announces state funding for girls’ STEM class at JP McCaskey
The Pennsylvania Department of Education awarded J.P. McCaskey High School a $30,000 grant to outfit a girls’ IDEA Innovation Lab in its building according to state Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, who […]
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 […]
Matt Przywara unanimously appointed assistant superintendent
The School District of Lancaster board of directors on April 18 unanimously appointed Matt Przywara as assistant superintendent, effective July 1 when his term as acting superintendent ends. Przywara is […]
SDoL PreK Program receives top state Equity in Early Childhood Education award
The School District of Lancaster’s pre-kindergarten (PreK) program for district 4-year-olds is being recognized for its work to eliminate inequities in preparing children for school. The program earned a gold […]
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 […]