Lancaster, PA – The McCaskey Alumni Association proudly announced the appointment of F. David Foulk as its new Director. A Lancaster native and a 1986 graduate of J.P. McCaskey High […]
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Price Elementary celebrates impact of positive behavioral framework
All schools in the School District of Lancaster implement a framework known as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, or PBIS for short. It’s a way to teach kids about behavior, […]
“One chance”: Penn State, NFL great encourages McCaskey students to make the most of high school, college
Former NFL offensive linemen Todd Rucci told a group of McCaskey students, “You’ve got one chance go through this, one chance to go through school.” Rucci visited students participating in […]
Mumma, Welters named principals at Martin, Wharton
The School District of Lancaster is getting two new school leaders. The school board appointed Mr. Tom Mumma as principal at E.R. Martin School and Mrs. Demettra Welters as principal […]
Orientations scheduled for Spanish-speaking families who are new to SDoL
Are you new to our district? Let our partners help you feel comfortable as a family in the School District of Lancaster! Our Cultural Navigators offer monthly hands-on workshops entirely […]
Saying thank you to our School Resource Officers
February 15 is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. We’re saying thank you to our SROs for serving as mentors, coaches, and law enforcement officers while keeping our students, staff, and […]
Family of late teacher donates his book, written before his passing, to SDoL
The family of a late McCaskey teacher is donating copies of a children’s book he wrote before his tragic passing two years ago. Chris Perry died suddenly while driving near […]
State rep who helped fund a STEM lab at McCaskey checks out the tech
Thanks to support from state Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, the PA Department of Education awarded McCaskey High School $30,000 to outfit a girls’ IDEA Innovation Lab at McCaskey East. He paid […]
Congratulations to SDoL’s district History Day winners
Twenty-one School District of Lancaster students are advancing to participate in the regional National History Day competition after earning top awards at the district competition on January 25. The winning […]
School board approves academic calendar for 2024-2025 school year
The last day of summer break for School District of Lancaster students will again be a Monday, as the district will again start the year with three consecutive four-day weeks. […]
Parents & Families: You’re Invited! Stakeholder Meetings for Principal Finalists: January 26, 2024
Family members of Wharton Elementary School and Martin School are invited to meet with the Principal finalists for your school. At the end of the meeting you will be asked […]
Participate in an equity focus group
Our district is participating in an equity opportunity review to identify ways to ensure our policies, practices, and outcomes are more equitable for all students and adults. In addition to […]