The Steinman Foundation is stepping up to support School District of Lancaster families who do not have reliable internet access, as planned instruction begins on April 20 for secondary students […]
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LGH consolidating school-based health clinics to JP McCaskey
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is consolidating school-based health clinic operations to its location at JP McCaskey. The clinic is still open by appointment only. Any student in the district […]
UPDATE: IB exams canceled; AP Exams to be administered online
The IB announced over the weekend that its May 2020 examinations will no longer be held. The announcements comes after AP announced students will be able to take exams at […]
An Open Letter to the McCaskey Class of 2020
Dear McCaskey seniors and parents, Many of you have written and called to ask, have we thought about what will happen to commencement and prom? My answer: Every day. Every […]
SDoL offering resources to graduates affected by college shutdowns
School District of Lancaster is releasing a resource for graduates of SDoL who are enrolled in college and impacted by college campus closings. Many students rely on college campuses for […]
New Lincoln MS wing to open March 16; Lincoln closed Friday for move
The first day for teachers in students in the new 90,000 square foot academic wing of Lincoln Middle School will be Monday, March 16. The school will be closed on Friday, March […]
Statement from Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau and School Board President Dr. Edith Gallagher:
On Saturday, we learned of the sudden passing of school director Randolph Carney. During his eight years of board service, Mr. Carney was a tireless advocate for the School District […]
A coronavirus update from SDoL Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau
NOTE: SDoL sent the following message to all school district families by email Friday afternoon. Due to the pace of the news regarding coronavirus, SDoL intends to use its email […]
School Board Accepts Resignation of HS Principal Lischner
The SDoL school board on Tuesday accepted Mr. John Lischner’s resignation as McCaskey Campus principal. Effective immediately, Dr. Abie Benitez will assist with administrative responsibilities at the McCaskey Campus. Dr. […]
Overcoming our budget challenges: Join the conversation
The School District of Lancaster is facing a deficit of more than $10 million for the upcoming school year, which is forcing the school board to weigh difficult moves to […]
‘We need the public to be outraged’
An attorney representing the School District of Lancaster in its funding lawsuit against the Pennsylvania Department of Education says the Commonwealth is failing its children by not having a plan […]
Message from Superintendent Rau regarding McCaskey Campus threat
Good Afternoon, As many of you are aware, we received a threat involving McCaskey students via social media this morning. We immediately worked with our School Resource Officers and other […]