Elementary homeroom teacher assignments and secondary schedules will be available on StudentVUE and ParentVUE beginning Friday, Aug. 5. This year, we’re increasing digital security for students, so StudentVUE will only […]
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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 […]
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. […]
Survey: Should elementary schools pilot a relaxed dress code?
During the 2021-2022 school year, each middle school in the School District of Lancaster piloted a uniform-free dress code. The district task force is considering a similar pilot at the […]
Board Approves Updated Face Covering Guildelines
Beginning Monday, March 7, face coverings will no longer be universally required in District schools, buildings or on buses. This latest update aligns with the recommendations from the Center for […]
SDoL to host series of town hall meetings on equity policy, outcomes
Members of the School District of Lancaster community are invited to weigh in as the district drafts an equity policy and determines key measures of equity to monitor in future […]
Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau to retire in July
School District of Lancaster superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau on Tuesday announced her retirement, effective July 5, 2022. Hear her reflections on retirement: In a statement she read aloud during the […]
A statement from Superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau and School Board President Robin Goodson
Tuesday evening, we learned of the passing of Dr. Carol Powell, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction in the School District of Lancaster, after a courageous, yearlong battle with cancer. […]
SDoL COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
The School District of Lancaster is partnering with Union Community Care and Penn Medicine LGH to offer COVID-19 vaccines in our schools. Over the next two weeks, healthcare professionals will […]
School Based Health Clinics at SDoL Schools
COVID-19 Vaccines for School District of Lancaster Students Ages 5-11 The School Based Health Clinics are open only to students and staff of the School District of Lancaster. There is […]