Citing several ongoing district initiatives, the School District of Lancaster board of directors unanimously adopted a resolution to “foster an equitable, inclusive and anti-racist environment for every student, staff member, […]
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SDoL board adopts $233.1 million budget for 2020-2021
The School District of Lancaster unanimously adopted a $233.1 million budget for the upcoming school year that uses millions in savings from the COVID-19 school closure to close the deficit […]
UGI donates 10,000 books for SDoL students
UGI Utilities donated an extra 10,000 books for young readers in the School District of Lancaster who are stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The books are part of […]
SDoL salutes 500+ years of service from this year’s retirees
Twenty-seven employees are retiring from the School District of Lancaster in truly unprecedented circumstances this spring. Together, the group of educators, support staff and administrators represent 515 years of service […]
SDoL extends interim principal appointments for 2020-2021
The School District of Lancaster is extending the appointments of four interim principals for the entire upcoming school year. Three schools in the district are currently led by interim principals: […]
School board authorizes purchase of additional 4,600 iPads
The School District of Lancaster board of directors on Tuesday authorized the district to purchase an additional 4,600 iPads at a cost of nearly $2 million. The additional devices will […]
Support for internet access available to SDoL families
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Welcoming and assisting our newest families from PR
The School District of Lancaster continues to support families from Puerto Rico who are relocating to Lancaster as a result of the recent earthquakes. The district is collecting the following NEW items for […]