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Celebrating Black History Month: Vincent Derek Smith ’02
Before there was the African American Cultural Alliance of Lancaster, there were the Elks parades. There were drill teams marching through neighborhoods. There were institutions like Crispus Attucks and the […]
Celebrating SRO Appreciation Week: Officer Houck
During School Resource Officer Appreciation Week, the School District of Lancaster recognizes the individuals whose presence helps shape the tone and culture of our schools each day. Safety is essential, […]
Staff Shoutout: Angela Sepulveda, Special Education Paraprofessional at Milestones
At the School District of Lancaster, the impact of our work is often found in the consistent presence of staff members who pour themselves into students every single day. Angela […]
Celebrating SRO Appreciation Week: Officer Lukacs
During School Resource Officer Appreciation Week, the School District of Lancaster proudly recognizes the individuals who help create safe, welcoming, and relationship-centered schools. At Jackson Middle School, Officer Lukacs embodies […]
Reynolds Middle School CARE Closet receives $2,500 from a Horace Mann Educators Foundation EmpowerEd grant
The Care Closet at Reynolds Middle School in Lancaster, Pa. recently received a $2,500 EmpowerEd grant from the Horace Mann Educators Foundation to help enhance student attendance, well-being and academic […]
SWAN Rising Stars honored for service by Lancaster Rotary
On Tuesday, February 10, the School District of Lancaster celebrated a meaningful moment of recognition as SWAN Rising Stars students were honored by the Rotary Club of Lancaster for their […]
McCaskey HS principal named one of Education Insider’s Top 10 School Principals of 2025
The School District of Lancaster is proud to celebrate High School Principal Justin Reese, Ed.D., who has been named one of Education Insider’s Top 10 School Principals of 2025 This […]
Celebrating SRO Appreciation Week: Officer Miller
During School Resource Officer Appreciation Week, the School District of Lancaster recognizes the individuals who help shape not only the safety of our schools, but the relationships within them. At […]
2026 Lancaster Cool Schools Mobile Polar Plunge
Join us for the Lancaster Cool Schools Polar Plunge on Friday, March 13 at JP McCaskey High School to experience the magic of Plunge and support Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes by jumping […]
Where safety meets belonging: the power of school–community partnerships
Dr. April Hershey, Assistant Superintendent, contributed this article for the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators March newsletter. At a time when trust in institutions is fragile, our work as district […]
Ware Center host traveling exhibition presented by Vietnamese Boat People in February
We take pride in the ways our staff contribute to the community beyond their roles in our schools. This February, we are proud to recognize Bri Nguyen, Communications Specialist, for […]