Wharton Elementary is proud to announce that it has received the highest level of certification as an Eco-School by the National Wildlife Federation. This honor recognizes the school’s exemplary efforts […]
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A year of growth and gratitude: Dr. Hershey reflects on her first year with SDoL
When Dr. April Hershey first joined the School District of Lancaster, she described those early months as a whirlwind of learning and discovery. Every day brought a new school to […]
November 2025 Board Meeting Schedule
Policy Committee Meeting Lincoln Middle School, Board Room 1001 Lehigh Avenue Friday, November 7, 2025 1:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting** Lincoln Middle School, Board Room 1001 Lehigh Avenue […]
Free Winter Physicals for SDoL student athletes | 2025-2026 school year
The School District of Lancaster provides free physicals to student-athletes in the incoming grades 7-12 who plan to participate in sports during the school year. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just […]
McCaskey HS honors three inductees at 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony
The School District of Lancaster celebrated five standouts in its proud athletic legacy during the 2025 McCaskey High School Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held Friday, October 17 in […]
FAFSA night at the Future Ready Center on October 30
The Future Ready Center is opening its doors on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to help seniors and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Our goal is […]
Art that inspires: SDoL at the Lancaster Fall ArtWalk
This past weekend, downtown Lancaster was filled with creativity during the Fall ArtWalk, a citywide celebration that turned galleries and sidewalks into spaces for imagination and connection. Among the many […]
Walking for hope: Advantage Lancaster’s Pink Lancaster unites community in the fight against cancer
Learning lives in the moments when our students, staff, and community come together to make a difference. That spirit was on full display today at Advantage Lancaster‘s annual Pink Lancaster […]
Homecoming 2025 – a night to remember: McCaskey homecoming dance shines at the Marriott
This year’s McCaskey Homecoming Dance lit up the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square with memories that students won’t soon forget. The ballroom came alive as students arrived dressed to the […]
Homecoming 2025 – Fall Fest, All roads lead to McCaskey
Every fall, the McCaskey High School comes alive with a familiar energy. The air fills with music and the unmistakable sense that Homecoming has arrived, a time when current students, […]
Building real-world readiness: bringing classroom learning to life
Earlier this fall, elementary schools across the School District of Lancaster took part in mock job interviews as part of their preparation for JA BizTown®, an engaging, hands-on program that […]
Staff Shoutout: Marisol Ramos, Library/Media Center Paraprofessional, Lafayette ES
At Lafayette Elementary School, the library is a space where curiosity blossoms, imagination thrives, and the love of learning grows stronger each day. Guiding that growth is Marisol Ramos, Library […]