This week’s staff shoutout goes to our incredible Home School Visitors team! Although there’s no official appreciation month or day for them, their impact is felt every single day across […]
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Paving the Way: the heart and purpose of Lisette Rivera, recipient of the 2025 Pave the Way award
When a young student once hugged Lisette Rivera and said, “You smell like milk and butterflies,” the phrase instantly became a part of her. The child had come to her […]
Connecting talent with opportunity: SDoL joins CareerLink for workforce hiring event on November 4 at LPL
The School District of Lancaster is proud to partner with PA CareerLink Lancaster County for their upcoming Workforce Connection Hiring Event on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The event will take […]
Exploring childcare opportunities through community collaboration
The Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP) and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology are partnering to explore the future of childcare services on campus, and they want to hear […]
Exploring pathways, inspiring futures: Reynolds MS hosts Career Day
At Reynolds Middle School, curiosity filled the halls as students explored what their futures could look like beyond the classroom. The school’s Career Day brought together 27 guest speakers and […]
Wharton ES earns Eco-School Certification from National Wildlife Federation
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 […]
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 […]