The following op-ed, written by School District of Lancaster superintendent Dr. Keith Miles, was originally published in LNP | LancasterOnline on Sunday, April 14. School boards across Pennsylvania are currently considering their […]
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The Heist of Hector the Hoarder’s Museum of Birdie’s Priceless Possessions
The McCaskey High School Children’s Theatre Outreach Program is excited to perform THE HEIST OF HECTOR THE HOARDER’S MUSEUM OF BIRDIE’S PRICELESS POSSESSIONS…or, in short, just THE HEIST! This is […]
A ‘DASH’ing Inaugural Art Show
DASH, a program of the School District of Lancaster, recently held its inaugural art show, showcasing the incredible talent of its students. The Creative Arts classroom transformed into a gallery, […]
FAFSA Week of Action: April 15-April 19
Attention families with Seniors! The Biden Harris Administration has announced a national week of action around FAFSA Completion to take place the week of April 15-19. Due to the issues […]
How to support your child with state testing
The PSSA Assessments that are given each Spring are an important achievement and growth measure related to the Pennsylvania state standards. All students in Grades 3-8 participate in the PSSA […]
A ‘gem’ of a summit: 5th Annual Girls Empowerment Mentorship Summit at Millersville University
The Girls Empowerment Mentorship (GEM) hosted the fifth annual Lancaster Teenage Girls Empowerment Summit at Millersville University. The event welcomed seventh-grade students from Jackson Middle School, emphasizing the district’s commitment […]
Lafayette ES Teams Up with PPL Electric for Electrifying Safety Education
Lafayette Elementary School was buzzing with excitement as it hosted the National Theatre Company’s “Space Station Safety” assembly, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities. The event aimed to educate students on […]
SDoL Prepares for Historic Solar Eclipse on April 8
On Monday, April 8, North America will experience a total solar eclipse, the first such eclipse event since 2017. Lancaster County is not in the zone where the total eclipse […]
School District of Lancaster celebrates Math 24 Challenge Competition
In a flurry of numbers, calculations, and triumphant smiles, students throughout the School District of Lancaster gathered for the highly anticipated Math 24 Challenge Competition. This event, hosted annually by […]
Unveiling of Student Murals at West Art: A Celebration of Art, Community, and Impact
In a celebration of artistic expression and community collaboration, West Art Lancaster unveiled a series of School District of Lancaster student murals. These artworks, adorning the walls of our community […]
‘You’ll never meet another person like him’: Students reflect on Brother Frank Albrecht as he receives state citation
Flanked by the top leaders of the PA House, Representative Ismail Smith-Wade-El presented a citation to ‘Brother’ Frank Albrecht, McCaskey’s peer mediation coordinator, on his pending retirement after 42 years […]
Edible Classroom and Lancaster CTC Students Cultivate Growth at Lafayette ES
In collaboration between the Edible Classroom initiative and students from the Lancaster County Career & Technology Center (CTC), Lafayette Elementary School is blossoming with newfound opportunities for its students. The […]