Lunar New Year is a sacred time of renewal, reflection, and reconnection with family and heritage. For Kim Nguyen, social worker at Lafayette Elementary School, this celebration holds deep personal […]
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Celebrating our school resource officers: Meet Officer Shannon Mazzante, Reynolds MS
At the School District of Lancaster, we recognize the invaluable role that our School Resource Officers (SROs) play in creating a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for students and staff. […]
From Student to Social Worker: Meet Lakeesha Bair-Myers | Black History Month
Each February, the School District of Lancaster joins the nation in celebrating Black History Month—a time to honor the past, uplift the present, and build a more equitable future. As […]
Reflecting on our Flexible Instructional Day with gratitude
Dear SDoL Families and Staff, Thank you for your support during our first Flexible Instruction Day (FID)! We appreciate your patience and adaptability as we navigate this alternative learning experience. Having […]
Planning for inclement weather tonight and Thursday
Update as of 4:40 am on Thursday, February 6: Out of an abundance of caution, SDoL schools will have a Flexible Instructional Day (FID). Dear SDoL Families, We are closely monitoring […]
3rd Annual McCaskey Red Tornado Golf Outing Returns in June 2025
Crossgates Golf Club | Friday, June 13, 2025 LANCASTER, PA – The School District of Lancaster (SDoL) is excited to announce the return of the 3rd Annual McCaskey Red Tornado […]
Celebrating Black Art, Identity, and Community at the Lancaster Art Vault
As we honor Black History Month, we had the privilege of attending the opening reception of an extraordinary exhibition, Expressions of Strength: A Celebration of Black Art and Identity, at […]
SDoL celebrates Black History Month – February 2025
Every February, we come together as a nation to celebrate Black History Month—a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. The NAACP Lancaster Branch […]
SDoL celebrates National School Counselors Week: Feb 3 – Feb 7
This week, the School District of Lancaster proudly joins the American School Counselor Association in celebrating National School Counselors Week. We take this opportunity to recognize and appreciate the invaluable […]
SDoL joins LancasterAAPI in celebrating 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Event
The School District of Lancaster was honored to support Lancaster AAPI at their 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, welcoming the Year of the Snake. Held in the heart of […]
SDoL celebrates School Board Recognition Month with student artwork
On January 21, 2025, the School District of Lancaster honored its School Board members during the January School Board Meeting, celebrating School Board Recognition Month. The meeting featured a special […]
McCaskey girls basketball coach to retire at end of season
Lancaster, Pa.— McCaskey girls basketball coach Brian McCloud will retire at the end of the season, it was announced today. McCloud won 213 games for the Red Tornado, including district […]