On February 26, the LGI Room at Smith-Wade-El Elementary became a space for civic dialogue led by students. Fourth and fifth graders gathered for a Civic Town Hall that brought […]
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2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3
Due to inclement weather, the School District of Lancaster will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, March 3. During two-hour delay schedules, buses will operate exactly two (2) hours […]
Celebrating School Social Work Appreciation Month and Week – March 2026
March is Social Work Month. This week, March 1-7, we proudly recognize School Social Work Week. At the March Board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Keith Miles shared the district’s support for […]
Celebrating Black History Month: Kiandra Steffy ’06
Kiandra Steffy believes excellence isn’t optional. It’s a responsibility. That belief was formed long before she earned a law degree or stepped into legal leadership. It was shaped in a […]
Celebrating SRO Appreciation: Officer King and Officer Luciano
During School Resource Officer Appreciation, the School District of Lancaster proudly recognizes the officers who help shape the daily experience of our students. At McCaskey High School, Officer King and […]
Celebrating our School Crossing Guards – February 2026
On Thursday, February 26,, the School District of Lancaster paused to recognize a group of individuals who quietly shape the start and end of every school day. Our school crossing […]
Changing the narrative: Lincoln 8th graders step into leadership at McCaskey HS
On Thursday morning, eighth grade student-athletes from Lincoln Middle School walked into McCaskey High School knowing this wasn’t a typical school day.They weren’t there for practice or a game. They […]
McCaskey juniors discover their paths through Future Ready Mentorship
Juniors at McCaskey High School are not waiting until senior year to think about life after graduation. Through McCaskey’s Future Ready Center, students participated in the Discovering Paths Mentoring Program […]
Lincoln Middle School students say “YES!” to their future
On Tuesday, February, 24, the energy inside Lincoln Middle School shifted the moment students realized this wasn’t going to be an ordinary morning. Through a partnership with Junior Achievement, Lincoln […]
Jackson MS student advances to Central Pennsylvania Spelling Bee Finals
Congratulations to Jackson Middle School student Kevin Bonaparte for an incredible academic achievement! Kevin is the only student from the School District of Lancaster to qualify for the WITF Central […]
Washington ES welcomes civic leaders to Student Town Hall
Washington Elementary partnered with the office of Ismail Smith-Wade-El to host a Student Civic Engagement Town Hall for fourth and fifth grade students. Through this partnership, Representative Smith-Wade-El joined Mayor […]
Inclement weather on Monday, February 23
Update: 5:15 am on Monday, Feb. 23 – The School District of Lancaster will operate on a Flexible Instructional Day due to weather conditions – Update: Sunday, February 22 […]