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 […]
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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 […]
From classroom to newsroom: McCaskey WMCC students go behind the scenes at WGAL
McCaskey High School WMCC Broadcast Journalism students recently stepped inside a real newsroom, taking their learning beyond the classroom with a visit to WGAL News Channel 8 Susquehanna Valley, Pa. […]
Wheatland MS receives TangerKids Grant to launch Wheatland Care Closet
At the School District of Lancaster, we believe student success starts with meeting students’ needs both inside and outside the classroom. When students’ basic needs are unmet, it can affect […]
February 2026 School Board Meeting Schedule
*All of the meetings are open to the public except for the Personnel Meeting. If any person planning to attend any of the above meetings has a disability and requires […]
Strengthening safety through learning and partnership – Pennsylvania School Safety Institute
Late January, we had the opportunity to spend time learning alongside the Pennsylvania School Safety Institute, and we are grateful for the experience. School safety is an ongoing responsibility that […]
4th Annual McCaskey Red Tornado Golf Outing
The 4th Annual McCaskey Red Tornado Golf Outing at Crossgates Golf Club is on Friday, June 12, 2026. All proceeds from the event directly fund the programs of the School […]
District Launches Annual Parent/Guardian Survey; Participate and Win Prizes
This year’s Parent/Guardian Survey is now live! The survey helps us to see what’s working and where we can improve to better support student success. Your voice matters, and every […]
IU13 Federal Programs Parent Conference 2026 Information
You’re Invited! Join us for a Free Family Conference on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 at IU13 from 9:30am-2:00pm! This FREE event features: Keynote Speaker Breakout Sessions with practical ideas to […]
Inclement Weather: 2-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Jan. 30
The School District of Lancaster will operate on a two-hour delay schedule on Thursday, Jan. 29 and Friday, Jan. 30 due to cold morning temperatures. Schools will open exactly two […]
Inclement Weather: Flexible Instructional Day (FID) on Wednesday, January 28
Due to several factors, the School District of Lancaster will have a Flexible Instructional Day (FID) on Wednesday, Jan. 28. In addition to the forecast for cold temperatures, the FID […]