The School District of Lancaster today announced a series of financial leadership and organizational changes designed to strengthen internal controls, improve oversight, and ensure greater accuracy and transparency in financial […]
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Expanding what support looks like after the school day ends: Nearly $500K to expand Lancaster’s Bench Mark Program
In the School District of Lancaster, we know that what happens after the final bell can be just as important as what happens during the school day. That is why […]
[Video] PSSAs at the School District of Lancaster
PSSAs are here! Here’s what families should know. Each spring, students in grades 3–8 take the PSSA assessments. These tests help measure student achievement and growth based on Pennsylvania state […]
Flag Football brings middle schools together for one championship run
On any given day, our students are learning in classrooms and discovering what they are capable of. But sometimes, that growth takes shape somewhere else entirely. It shows up on […]
McCaskey Mathematics Teacher named PA State winner of the Smart/Maher VFW Citizenship Education Teacher Award
The School District of Lancaster is proud to recognize Michael E. Mitchell, mathematics teacher at J.P. McCaskey High School, for being named the Pennsylvania state winner of the Smart/Maher VFW […]
Preparing future leaders in healthcare: McCaskey students present Health Equity Research through Pipeline Dreams
At McCaskey High School, students aren’t only preparing for graduation, they are stepping into conversations that shape the future of healthcare and equity. That work was on full display through […]
End of School Year Update: Last Day for Students is May 29
Now that we can be reasonably confident that winter weather is behind us, we want to share an update about the end of the school year. After reviewing our calendar, […]
Sharpening minds, building confidence: Math 24 competition highlights student excellence
On Friday, April 10, the School District of Lancaster brought together some of its most mathematically talented students for the Math 24 Competition. What unfolded was a reflection of how […]
Fig Lancaster | National Journalist, Local Mission: David Greene’s Lancaster County Vision
Meet David Greene—McCaskey grad, host of Left, Right & Center, and former voice of NPR’s Morning Edition. David recently launched Always Lancaster, a new nonprofit focused on strengthening local news […]
Where learning takes root: Fulton ES opens new garden through community support
At Fulton Elementary School, learning doesn’t stay contained within four walls. It takes root just outside them. That vision took shape with the opening of Fulton’s new learning garden, supported […]
One more push: a community carries forward a legacy at McCaskey HS
On Wednesday, April 8, at McCaskey High School, students, staff, families, and community members gathered to participate in Push Ups for ALS. One push-up at a time, they honored the […]
SDoL staff lead data conversations across Commonwealth at PDE Data Summit
Data is everywhere in education. But what matters is how it’s used, who understands it, and whether it leads to better outcomes for students. At this year’s Pennsylvania Department of […]