At Fulton Elementary School, some traditions have a way of capturing the heart of a community. Each December, families, students, and staff gather for Gingerbread House Day, an annual celebration […]
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Where reading meets community: Ross ES 19th annual Share-a-Book event
On Friday, Ross Elementary celebrated its 19th Annual Book-a-Share, a tradition that brings community members into classrooms to read with students and share the work they do across Lancaster. Each […]
A stone that speaks: honoring Frank at Rock Ford | Lancaster Witness Stones Project
At the School District of Lancaster, we believe history becomes most meaningful when we engage with the stories that were almost forgotten. On Sunday, December 7, our district joined community […]
Honoring a legacy that shaped generations: Coach Steve Powell court dedication on Friday, Dec. 12
At the School District of Lancaster, we believe that a great coach does more than build a winning program. A great coach builds character, community, and opportunities that last long […]
Santa Spokes annual bike giveaway brings holiday support to Elementary School students
The holiday season in Lancaster is a time when our community consistently demonstrates its commitment to children and families. One example of that commitment took center stage this December during […]
Staff Shoutout: Devon Tremaine Forbes, Child Accounting Technician and Central Records
At the School District of Lancaster, our work is rooted in people. Some are on the front lines in classrooms. Others keep our schools running behind the scenes by making […]
A statement from McCaskey HS athletic director Teasia Peña
“We are aware of and addressing an issue with our boys basketball jerseys. “The PIAA has rules for where on a jersey there can be design elements. When we ordered […]
[Video] Innovation on wheels: McCaskey senior brings solar power to school spirit
At the School District of Lancaster, some of the most meaningful ideas come from students who look at a challenge and decide to build a solution. McCaskey senior Kai Wisnosky […]
Celebrating partnership: SDoL honored by the Migrant Education Program at Millersville University
The School District of Lancaster is honored to celebrate Anne Miller and Jody Charles, ESL/ELD Enrollment Data Specialists, who were recognized by the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program (MEP) at Millersville […]
Wickersham ES leads with kindness through donation to CWS Lancaster
At Wickersham Elementary School, learning takes many shapes. Sometimes it looks like reading groups or science experiments. And sometimes it looks like a classroom filled with bags of rice, dried […]
Tuesday, December 2 – Inclement Weather updates
Update 7:15 a.m. Due to current and forecast weather conditions, schools and offices are now closed for Tuesday, Dec. 2. — Update 5:05 a.m. Due to incoming inclement weather, we […]
Inclement Weather Information – Winter 2025-2026
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 […]