At Wickersham Elementary School, science class looks a little different. Alongside notebooks and pencils, there’s a humming filtration system, bubbling water, and dozens of tiny rainbow trout growing steadily in […]
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Help fuel the future and join SDoL’s Food Services team | Food Services hiring event July 9
Meals are part of a larger commitment to student success. Every breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack served across our schools reflects our belief that good nutrition and learning are deeply […]
Reynolds MS new student orientation
Starting middle school is a big step and at Reynolds Middle School, we’re here to make that transition as smooth and welcoming as possible. If you’re new to Reynolds, we […]
Shifting into summer at SDoL: summer hours
SDoL is operating summer hours! While our buildings may be quieter, we’re still here to support our families and prepare for the year ahead. Our offices will operate on modified […]
Expanding access, centering belonging: McCaskey’s Kai Barclay named 2025 LCSA STEM Ambassador
The Lancaster County STEM Alliance officially introduced the 2025 LCSA STEM Ambassadors, a dynamic group of leaders who will drive innovation, equity, and engagement in STEM across Lancaster County over […]
Take the first steps toward employment – a guide to working papers at SDoL
Work experience can be an important part of a young person’s development. With role with more responsibility, student employment builds confidence, accountability, and financial literacy. But before students can get […]
From curiosity to capability: SDoL kindergartners graduate from the Adopt-A-Kindergarten program at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
This spring, kindergarten students from Washington, Burrowes, Fulton, and Price Elementary Schools walked across a different kind of graduation stage, one that represents both a celebration of curiosity and the […]
Climbing higher, one brave second at a time: Local educator and student publishes children’s book “52 Seconds”
We are proud to celebrate the publication of 52 Seconds, a new children’s book co-authored by local educator and author Dr. Todd M. Mealy and his son, Carter Lee Mealy. […]
Building bridges through language and literacy: how Lincoln MS and Burrowes ES are growing together
At SDoL, every student, no matter their background or native language, deserves not only the tools to succeed but also the relationships and experiences that help them thrive. That belief […]
Peace in every language: Lafayette ES annual mural tradition grows through student vision
Each year at Lafayette Elementary School, a quiet corner of the building transforms into something bold, meaningful, and entirely student-made. This mural is about collaboration and letting young voices shape […]
From classroom to countywide impact: McCaskey’s Carlos Cruz named 2025 STEM Ambassador
When students walk into Carlos Cruz’s biology classroom at McCaskey East High School, they know they’re not in for a typical lecture. Instead, they might find themselves choreographing a cell […]
McCaskey’s “unique” class of 2025 reflects on moments that “only exist as our memories”
Lancaster, PA—As McCaskey High School senior Zoe Patterson addressed the school’s 91st commencement ceremony, she reflected on the emotions, experiences, and challenges at each step in an educational journey, from […]