One fewer instructional day and an early start on the winter break are highlights of the School District of Lancaster’s 2025-2026 academic calendar, which the school board approved at its […]
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SDoL announces title change for Student and Family Resource Specialists to School Social Workers
SDoL is excited to announce an important update that highlights our commitment to student success and family engagement. Our Student and Family Resource Specialists will now be known as School […]
Celebrating Instructional Coach Appreciation Day!
October 6 was Instructional Coach Appreciation Day! Today, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate the instructional coaches across School District of Lancaster. Our coaches are mentors, collaborators, and […]
Pink Lancaster fundraiser supports Barshinger Cancer Institute, Advantage Lancaster programming
Advantage Lancaster, which provides opportunities for educational experiences, activities, and community service projects throughout the school year and summer months, is raising money for cancer awareness this October. The Pink […]
Homecoming Week: Oct 7-Oct 11
We’re thrilled to invite our entire School District of Lancaster community to join us for an unforgettable Homecoming celebration! This week will be filled with school pride, traditions, and excitement. […]
MTSS & PBIS Advanced Implementation Forum – parents/caregivers invited to attend
The integration of academic and behavioral supports for students is essential to fostering positive and effective learning environments. This three-day conference will focus on the seamless integration of Evidence-Based Multi-Tiered […]
SDoL Art Show – Lancaster City Fall Art Walk Oct 4-6
We’re so proud to showcase the incredible talent and creativity of our students and teachers at this year’s District Art Show, happening during the Lancaster City Fall Art Walk! Art […]
SDoL Pre-K welcomes authors Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond to empower young readers
The School District of Lancaster welcomed authors Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond to our Pre-K classrooms, where they shared their new book, Black Girl, Black Girl, with our youngest learners. […]
Helping your children cope with fears of school violence
Dear SDoL family, We continue to hear from you students and families about vague threats to schools circulating on social media platforms like Snapchat and TikTok. Many of these are […]
SDoL and Millersville University team up for “MATHemagical” Math Fair at Wickersham ES
The School District of Lancaster partnered with the Mathematics Educators at Millersville University to host a Math Fair at Wickersham Elementary School on Thursday, October 24th, 2024, from 5:30 PM […]
National Arts in Education Week: September 9-13, 2024
This week, from September 9-13, the School District of Lancaster is joining forces with Americans for the Arts to celebrate National Arts in Education Week, a time dedicated to showcasing […]
Back to School Conversation Starters
How often do you ask your child, “How was school today?” and get an answer like “Good”? But it’s important to keep the coversation going! One of the best ways […]