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 […]
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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 […]
A message to families from SDoL superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau
I am profoundly saddened to write to you amid the trauma of another school shooting, this time at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas. We keep the families affected by such […]
School board proposes $264.2 million budget for 2022-2023 school year
The School District of Lancaster Board of Directors approved a proposed $264.2 million budget that reduces the average size of kindergarten classes, increases pay for support staff and avoids furloughs. […]
SDoL School Board approves pay boost, increased hours for support staff
The School District of Lancaster and its support staff union reached an agreement to boost wages by more than 15% above market rates, effective July 1, 2022. The school board […]
Meet SDoL’s new principals: Abby Lavery, Amy Martz and Jennifer Pahl
Three elementary schools in the school district of Lancaster are getting new principals for the upcoming school year. Abby Lavery, Wickersham Elementary Lavery is currently interim principal at Washington Elementary, […]