School District of Lancaster students say they are doing better in school and enjoy their work more than in past years, but they have concerns about school safety, according to […]
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State proclamation honors McCaskey Unified Track
The state champion McCaskey High School Unified Track and Field team visited the PA Senate chambers Wednesday to hear the reading of a proclamation in their honor. The athletes observed […]
Board approves academic calendar for 2023-2024 school year
SDoL’s first day of school next year will be a Tuesday for the first time in many years, as the district aims to start the school year with shorter weeks, […]
Learning from past mistakes, McCaskey grad encourages today’s students
The importance of decision-making in life was the message Ramon Garcia shared with Lincoln Middle School rising basketball players. Students who participate in former McCaskey basketball star Dustin Salisbury’s after-school […]
SDoL welcomes new coordinator of safety and security
A former Harrisburg Police detective is the School District of Lancaster’s new Coordinator of Safety & Security. The school board in September appointed Mr. Christopher Krokos to the position. “I […]
Free vision care for all students
The district is partnering with a new Vision to Learn program that provides vision care and glasses to students who fail their eye exam at no cost to families. Students […]
SDoL to follow the CDC’s updated COVID-19 guidelines
The School District of Lancaster will continue to follow CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19 mitigation when the 2022-2023 school year begins Aug. 22. Vaccination SDoL highly recommends students and staff be […]
A statement from acting superintendent Matthew Przywara on the Pennsylvania state budget
In Pennsylvania’s 2022-2023 budget, the School District of Lancaster received an increase in funding of $6.9 million for the upcoming school year. Acting Superintendent Matthew Przywara released the following statement. […]
Changes to SDoL Uniform Scheduled for 2022-2023 School Year
SDoL elementary and middle school students will follow a relaxed dress code for the 2022-23 school year. On June 21, the school board approved eliminating uniform requirements for middle schools […]
Construction financing, teacher contract, budget approval highlight busy school board meeting
The School District of Lancaster board of directors made a series of sweeping financial decisions in an efficient school board meeting marked by farewells to superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau, who […]
Main named 48th member of McCaskey Hall of Honor
Naomi-Jeanne Main joins 47 other exemplary McCaskey High School alumni in the school’s famed Hall of Honor. It is the highest award presented to a graduating senior, dating back to […]
At the school’s 88th Commencement, McCaskey grads reflect on the “rollercoaster” of high school and the “American Dream”
McCaskey High School’s 88th commencement began with a 10-minute rain shower but ended with a bang as 670 members of the Class of 2022 celebrated their diplomas amid a fireworks […]