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Belonging in every language: SDoL celebrates World Refugee Day
For the School District of Lancaster, World Refugee Day is reflected in the students, families and staff who make our schools stronger every day. That was the spirit behind the […]
SDoL celebrates belonging at the 18th Annual Lancaster Pride Festival
Belonging isn’t something students should have to search for. It should be something they recognize in their schools and in the community that shows up for them. That belief guided […]
Building pathways through STEM and partnership: Dr. Alex Rohrer named LCSA STEM Ambassador
Students don’t discover their future in one moment, they discover it through experiences and opportunities that help them see what is possible. That is why we are proud to celebrate […]
We must act now to stabilize School District of Lancaster’s budget and rebuild trust [column]
At the Lancaster Chamber’s 154th annual dinner last month, speaker Malcolm Gladwell talked about a critical shortage of trust across our country and our world. As the School District of Lancaster school […]
Learning the meaning of freedom with LancasterHistory and NAACP Lancaster
Education takes many forms, both inside and outside the classroom. Some of the most important lessons happen when students are asked to engage with the world around them. That opportunity […]
SDoL joins Lancaster for Juneteenth Flag Raising
The School District of Lancaster was proud to join our community for Lancaster’s annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall, sponsored by the NAACP Lancaster, PA. The ceremony brought […]
McCaskey Pride shows up on the Green
On Friday, June 12, the 4th Annual McCaskey Golf Outing at Crossgates Golf Club brought together the community for a day rooted in Red Tornado pride and a shared commitment […]
McCaskey Graduate Brings “Almost American” to Washington, D.C.
McCaskey graduate Sam Soliman ’16 is using film to tell a deeply personal story about family, immigration and belonging. Sam’s 15-minute documentary, “Almost American,” follows his family’s experience after his […]
NAACP Lancaster – Lancaster City-Wide Juneteenth Celebration
LANCASTER, PA — Residents and visitors are invited to participate in the 2026 Juneteenth Lancaster City-Wide Celebration on Friday, June 19, 2026. This is a day to honor freedom, recognize African-American history and […]
Lessons beyond the classroom: Peace in the Streets block party
Students learn lessons every day that cannot be found in a textbook. They learn by watching the adults around them. They learn from the examples set by neighbors and families. […]
SDoL Receives National Recognition for 16th Consecutive Year for Championing Music Education
The School District of Lancaster has been honored with the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation, marking the district’s 16th consecutive year receiving the national […]