This week, McCaskey High School welcomed students for its annual Pic Your Path event, a signature experience designed to help students envision their future and take the next steps in […]
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Celebrating National School Psychology Week: November 3 – 7, 2025
This week, the School District of Lancaster joins schools across the nation in celebrating National School Psychology Week (NSPW). This annual observance shines a light on the essential work of […]
Building trust, one doorstep at a time: Meet Jose Anzules, Home School Visitor
Across the School District of Lancaster, families deserve a steady partner who knows their children by name, understands their realities, and helps them navigate school with clarity and care. That […]
Nominations open for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award
Each year, the McCaskey Alumni Association honors five graduates who have made meaningful contributions to their professions and communities through the Distinguished Alumni Award. These individuals represent the very best […]
Phoenix Academy’s Monster Mash: building community and confidence
At Phoenix Academy, Halloween is a celebration of creativity, leadership, and belonging. This year, students and staff came together once again for the school’s second annual Halloween Bash, known affectionately […]
A different kind of treat: SDoL students experience sensory Halloween fun at Pediatric Specialty Care
For many of our students in the School District of Lancaster’s special education program, Halloween looks a little different, and that’s what makes it so special. This October, Pediatric Specialty […]
Trick-or-treat night in Lancaster – October 31, 2025
Halloween is right around the corner, and the City of Lancaster is preparing for an evening filled with creativity, community, and candy. The Lancaster Inter-Municipal Committee recommends that trick-or-treating take […]
Staff shoutout: Home School Visitors department
This week’s staff shoutout goes to our incredible Home School Visitors team! Although there’s no official appreciation month or day for them, their impact is felt every single day across […]
Paving the Way: the heart and purpose of Lisette Rivera, recipient of the 2025 Pave the Way award
When a young student once hugged Lisette Rivera and said, “You smell like milk and butterflies,” the phrase instantly became a part of her. The child had come to her […]
A year of purpose and partnership: Chris Lopez reflects on his first year as Assistant Superintendent
When Chris Lopez reflects on his first year as Assistant Superintendent for the School District of Lancaster, the words that come to mind are “focused” and “optimistic.” After nearly three […]
Connecting talent with opportunity: SDoL joins CareerLink for workforce hiring event on November 4 at LPL
The School District of Lancaster is proud to partner with PA CareerLink Lancaster County for their upcoming Workforce Connection Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The event will take […]
Exploring childcare opportunities through community collaboration
The Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP) and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are partnering to explore the future of childcare services on campus, and they want to hear […]