This summer, three School District of Lancaster leaders represented our district at the Building Solutions Conference in Harrisburg, hosted by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). Principal Dr. […]
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McCaskey students dive into college life through Dickinson’s Knowledge for Freedom program
This summer, three of our own McCaskey High School students, Sabine Zimmerman, Aleyna Abraham, and Hasset Tesfaye-Desalgn, took part in a transformative two-week residential program at Dickinson College. The Knowledge […]
Centering belonging, access, and opportunity in the New School Year – Office of Educational Access and Opportunity
Dear School District of Lancaster Staff, Students, and Families, Welcome to a new school year! I am filled with hope and excitement as we begin this next chapter together in […]
Informing you of a school safety resource for students and families
Dear SDoL Families, As school begins, staff in the School District of Lancaster will provide information on Pennsylvania’s anonymous school safety reporting system known as Safe2Say to students in grades […]
Good Day PA: Author Spotlight: “Adjusting to Life in the USA” by Selma Toporan, Cyber Academic Advisor
When Selma Toporan moved to the United States from Bosnia, she faced the challenges so many of our families know well, new culture, new language, new relationships, and new social […]
Show your spirit: SDoL apparel store open through Aug. 29
The SDoL Spirit Wear store is back! The store is officially LIVE and stocked with fresh, stylish options at a variety of price levels. Choose from primary SDoL logo merchandise […]
Honoring the legacy of Brother Frank: the dedication of the Frank Albrecht Integrated Media Center
On Monday, August 18, the McCaskey East campus became home to something far greater than a renovated library.. With the naming and dedication of the Frank Albrecht Integrated Media Center, […]
More than name: honoring the legacy of Frederick M. Reed Sr. at Jackson Middle School
On Wednesday, August 13, the School District of Lancaster gathered with students, educators, alumni, elected officials, and the Reed family to celebrate the naming and dedication of the Frederick M. […]
McCaskey football updates for ’25 season
McCaskey High School football will play home varsity games at Lancaster Catholic High School’s Crusader Stadium during the 2025 season due to construction at its stadium complex, the School District […]
SDoL All Staff 2025–26: a year to influence
Penn Medicine Park came alive this morning as the School District of Lancaster gathered for our annual All Staff Meeting, marking the official start of the 2025–26 school year. Under […]
Welcoming Jennifer Clearly, Assistant Principal, to Lafayette ES
Our schools are strongest when leaders step forward not just to direct, but to listen. Not just to manage, but to connect. With that spirit, we welcome Jennifer Cleary as […]
All the places you’ll go: welcoming Brett Hoffman as Principal Resident at Wickersham ES
At the School District of Lancaster, we don’t just grow educators, we grow leaders. Leaders who listen. Leaders who show up. Leaders who believe that the most powerful tool in […]