Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2038! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. APPLY NOW!

Walk right in: SDoL’s Enrollment Walk-Ins make it easy to join our District family | Aug. 4 – Aug. 8

We know that preparing for a new school year can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to enrollment. That’s why we’re making it as easy and accessible as possible with our annual Enrollment WalkIns, running August 4 through August 8. No appointment needed. No stress. Just walk in and we’ll walk you through the process.

Families enrolling students in grades K through 12 are welcome to visit our Enrollment Center on the 3rd floor of 251 South Prince Street. We’ll be open twice each day: 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. (except for August 8, which will only offer morning hours). This is a first-come, first-served opportunity, so we recommend arriving early.

Whether you’re new to the district or registering a kindergartener for the first time (must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025), we’re here to help make the process smooth and welcoming.

As our way of welcoming your family to ours, we’re inviting families to enroll by July 31 and enter for a chance to win an unforgettable summer experience at Hersheypark! Click here to learn more. 

To help us help you, please bring the following:

  • Proof of birth

  • Immunization records

  • Proof of address dated within the last 30 days

Please contact the enrollment center at 717-291-6140 or enrollment-centralrecords@sdlancaster.org if you are unable to complete the online process or need additional assistance.

For more information about the enrollment process, click here.