The School District of Lancaster welcomed authors Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond to our Pre-K classrooms, where they shared their new book, Black Girl, Black Girl, with our youngest learners. […]
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SDoL Smith-Wade-El ES 2nd grade teacher participates in ABC’s Wheel of Fortune
Set your reminders, grab your snacks, and get ready to cheer on our very own Scott Aukamp, a 2nd Grade teacher at Smith-Wade-El Elementary, as he steps onto the national […]
Bright Side Opportunities Center recognizes SDoL staff and alumni at annual Sneaker Ball
The 2nd annual Sneaker Ball hosted by Bright Side Opportunities Center brought the community together for a night of celebration, recognizing individuals whose dedication and contributions to Lancaster have left […]
Wharton Elementary PTO Celebrates Grand Opening of Outdoor Learning Space with Annual Kickball Classic
The Wharton Elementary School community gathered in celebration this past Saturday, September 21, as the PTO unveiled a seven-year project that has transformed the school’s grounds into a vibrant outdoor […]
Staff Shoutout – Madeline ‘Mady’ Weyman, Jackson MS
This week’s staff shoutout goes to Mady Weyman, 6th Grade Language and Literature Teacher at Jackson Middle School In her third year at SDoL, Mady has already made an impact. When asked […]
Celebrating Community Schools Directors Week!
Our Community School Directors play a vital role in shaping the future of our students by designing and implementing programs that go beyond the classroom. From family and student support […]
Helping your children cope with fears of school violence
Dear SDoL family, We continue to hear from you students and families about vague threats to schools circulating on social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. Many of these are […]
She’s a Wonder Woman! Ella es una Mujer Maravilla! – La Voz Latina Central PA feature
We are thrilled to share that Washington Elementary School’s very own Nilsa Luciano Garcia has been featured in La Voz Latina Central magazine! Nilsa’s passion for education, dedication to her […]
SDoL and Millersville University team up for “MATHemagical” Math Fair at Wickersham ES
The School District of Lancaster partnered with the Mathematics Educators at Millersville University to host a Math Fair at Wickersham Elementary School on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, from 5:30 PM […]
Staff Shout Out: Amy Bleacher, Smith-Wade-El ES
This week’s staff shoutout goes to Amy Bleacher, Special Education Paraeducator at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School! For the past eight years, Amy has poured her heart into supporting School District of […]
Teachers are professionals, even during election season [column]
Published in LNP | LancasterOnline – Aug 25, 2024 Teaching during a presidential election is like navigating a minefield; one misstep can trigger unintended consequences, like sitting in your boss’s […]
National Arts in Education Week: September 9-13, 2024
This week, from September 9-13, the School District of Lancaster is joining forces with Americans for the Arts to celebrate National Arts in Education Week, a time dedicated to showcasing […]