The McCaskey Alumni Association celebrated the inductions of five new Distinguished Alumni as part of the high school’s annual homecoming festivities. “This year’s group of recipients is unique in that […]
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Hispanic Heritage Month
The School District of Lancaster is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by asking a few of our staff members how their heritage helps them with their current position in the district. […]
2023 PSSA and Keystone Data Shows Growth Across all Subject Areas
A recent analysis of School District of Lancaster’s 2023 PSSA and Keystone data finds that the district increased the percentage of students scoring proficient in ELA, Math, and Science. This […]
Influence change in our schools!
Your thoughts and ideas matter, and we want to work with you to make them a reality! You’re invited to be a part of a District Focus Team. The focus […]
SDoL leaders call for Level Up funding for school districts with the greatest need
SDoL superintendent Dr. Keith Miles, assistant superintendent Matt Przywara, and ESL teacher Kristen Haase testified Thursday before the House Education Committee on the critical importance of Level Up funding to […]
View student artwork from the 2023-2024 student calendar
This year’s district calendar, which families should have received in the mail this week, featured pieces of outstanding student artwork. Unfortunately, due to an editing error, the names of the […]
Statement from superintendent Dr. Keith Miles Jr. on the latest in the state’s school funding lawsuit.
A statement from School District of Lancaster superintendent Dr. Keith Miles: “We commend leaders in Harrisburg for not appealing the Commonwealth Court’s comprehensive, decisive ruling. Now, it is the Legislature’s […]
School board approves $279.1 million budget for 2023-2024 school year
The School District of Lancaster Board of Directors on June 20 unanimously approved a $279.1 million budget that invests in staff to promote safe, nurturing learning environments and new facilities. […]
Change in school health center operator will not impact services for students, staff
Beginning in July, the school-based health centers in three SDoL schools will have a new operator. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is transitioning the operation of centers at Carter & […]
Education Foundation names alum, veteran fundraiser new executive director
The Lancaster Education Foundation (LEF) hired Angela M. Trout as its new Executive Director. Angela has more than 12 years of experience in non-profits and is a 1986 graduate of […]
“A full circle moment”: Surprised, Hall of Honor inductee reflects on family
Angelica Mendoza’s reaction said it all. As Dr. Jazmin Torres, McCaskey’s associate principal, ticked off the achievements and characteristics of the school’s 49th inductee into its Hall of Honor, Mendoza […]
McCaskey celebrates “brilliant” class of 2023
Brilliant sunshine greeted the 659 graduates of McCaskey’s class of 2023 when it processed into Clipper Magazine Stadium for the school’s 89th commencement. But a classmate said it was the […]