At Fulton Elementary School, learning recently moved beyond the page and into students’ hands, imaginations, and lived experiences. Through a partnership with WITF and Pennon Education, kindergarten through third grade […]
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School Board Appreciation Month: Katrina Holmes
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and throughout the month we are recognizing the dedicated individuals who serve on the School District of Lancaster Board of School Directors. Today, we’re […]
Kindergarten Registration Now Open: Welcome McCaskey Class of 2039!
The School District of Lancaster is pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year. We are excited to welcome the McCaskey Class of 2039! […]
Delivering opportunity: ACCESS testing season begins
Every January and February, a familiar rhythm returns to our schools. Boxes are packed. Routes are planned. And behind the scenes, a dedicated team works to ensure that thousands of […]
New state laws on safety announcements, student attendance take effect
Two new Pennsylvania laws are now in effect, and both are designed to keep students safe and on track academically. Act 44 – Safety Notifications Beginning January 6, 2026, school […]
Class of 2025: rising to the challenge of Advanced Placement and the IB Diploma
The Advanced Courses and International Baccalaureate Diploma Ceremony for the Class of 2025 was a reflection of what happens when students choose challenge with intention, and when schools create the […]
SDoL earns national recognition for excellence in financial reporting from two leading organizations
The School District of Lancaster (SDoL) has earned national recognition for excellence in financial reporting, receiving top honors from two leading professional organizations for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) […]
6 student groups at SDL performed in top 20% of Pa. standardized test takers
At the December 16 School District of Lancaster Board of Directors meeting, we paused to recognize something worth celebrating. Across our district, students are not only meeting expectations, they are […]
Lancaster native’s book about financial caregiving focuses on her mother, a beloved McCaskey teacher
We are proud to celebrate Beth Pinsker, a J. P. McCaskey High School alum (Class of 1989), whose new book My Mother’s Money: A Guide to Financial Caregiving weaves personal […]
Jaime Arroyo ’06 takes oath of office to become Lancaster city’s next mayor
The School District of Lancaster congratulates Jaime Arroyo ’06, a distinguished alumnus of McCaskey High School, on being sworn in as the first Latino mayor of the City of Lancaster. […]
A gift on two wheels: building community at Smith-Wade-El ES
At Smith-Wade-El Elementary School, the holiday season arrived on two wheels, carried by kindness and a new partnership rooted in community. A fourth-grade student named Vada was surprised with a […]
Leading with care this holiday season
During the holiday season, leadership often shows up in quiet, meaningful ways. For the past four years, the School District of Lancaster’s Office of School Leadership has embraced that spirit […]