This spring, Smith-Wade-El Elementary took a powerful step forward in building a school environment where creativity is not just encouraged, but celebrated. The unveiling of the school’s very first mural […]
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The future of Lancaster starts here! Join us at the 2nd Annual STEM Fair on May 22
At SDoL, we believe our students are more than just learners, they are changemakers, problem-solvers, and future leaders. That’s why we’re proud to invite you to the 2nd Annual Environmental […]
McCaskey wins big at Apollo Awards honoring regional high school theater
McCaskey High School took center stage and made history this past Sunday at the 17th Annual Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards, held at the Giant Center in Hershey. In their first […]
[WGAL] Lancaster elementary teacher inspires her students while battling cancer
“If you ever have to deal with something that’s scary in your life, at least you saw me do it first,” she said. And with those words, Ms. Spolum reminded […]
More than a finish line: Girls on the Run 5K
There are few moments more powerful than watching a child cross a finish line not because they were the fastest, but because they kept going. On Saturday, May 17, the […]
Celebrating culture through creativity: Panoply 2025 at Carter & MacRae ES
There are traditions that define a school, and then there are events that bring those traditions to life in ways that evolve with the community they serve. At Carter & […]
The dean of soft landings: how Dean Joe Torres shows up every single day
If you’ve ever walked the halls of Washington Elementary, chances are you’ve heard his voice before you’ve seen his face warm, confident, and unmistakably present. For more than a decade, […]
A legacy of heart and hardware: celebrating Terry Tippett’s 20 years of service to SDoL | Staff Shoutout
When Terry Tippett first walked into the School District of Lancaster in 2005, the district’s technological landscape looked vastly different. There was no Wi-Fi. No iPads. No mobile flexibility. Desktops […]
A space to be seen at the 6th Annual Teenage Girls Empowerment Summit
On Monday, May 12, more than 200 seventh-grade girls from across the School District of Lancaster filled the Ware Center, 66 from Jackson MS, not just with their presence, but […]
Breaking the silence, building connection at Wheatland MS inaugural Mental Health Awareness fair
Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us of an essential truth: mental health is part of our overall health. It affects how we learn, how we connect, and how […]
Feelings of School Safety and Overall Satisfaction Improve, According to F&M Parent/Guardian Survey
School District of Lancaster’s annual survey of caregivers finds an increasing level of family satisfaction. The Family Satisfaction Score, a composite score based on several metrics from the survey, surpassed […]
Coaching through it all: Dean Byler’s middle school playbook | Dean Appreciation Week
If you’ve spent time in the halls of Hazel I. Jackson Middle School, you’ve probably felt the hum of a building that’s full of movement, energy, and life. At the […]