As the soft launch of the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unfolds, we welcome students and their families with cautious excitement. This critical step toward securing financial […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters expands High School Bigs program to McCaskey, Lincoln
Some Lincoln Middle School students are getting new high school mentors through an expanding program of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region (BBBSCR). At their first meeting Dec. […]
How are we doing when it comes to educational equity?
The School District of Lancaster is undergoing an equity opportunity review to identify ways to ensure its policies, practices, and outcomes are more equitable for all students and staff. In […]
“We’ll hire you today,” Education Secretary tells McCaskey students during visit
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Khalid Mumin told a group of students in McCaskey’s new Educators Rising program that a teaching career “is going to be wide open for you,” if […]
McCaskey speaker challenges legality of Florida education law
The lead plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging controversial new education laws in the state of Florida told a group of McCaskey students that America needs to look beyond current legislation […]
Bestselling Harriet Tubman biographer visits McCaskey, attends film screening
New York Times bestselling author Kate Clifford Larson visited McCaskey on Tuesday to talk about her biography of Harriet Tubman, “Bound for the Promised Land.” Dr. Larson talked about the […]
Introducing on-demand, live learning support from TutorMe
The School District of Lancaster has partnered with TutorMe to provide personalized learning support for every student in grades 6-12. With on-demand tutoring, students can access one-on-one, live tutoring and […]
McCaskey inducts five as Distinguished Alumni
The McCaskey Alumni Association celebrated the inductions of five new Distinguished Alumni as part of the high school’s annual homecoming festivities. “This year’s group of recipients is unique in that […]
Change in school health center operator will not impact services for students, staff
Beginning in July, the school-based health centers in three SDoL schools will have a new operator. Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is transitioning the operation of centers at Carter & […]
“A full circle moment”: Surprised, Hall of Honor inductee reflects on family
Angelica Mendoza’s reaction said it all. As Dr. Jazmin Torres, McCaskey’s associate principal, ticked off the achievements and characteristics of the school’s 49th inductee into its Hall of Honor, Mendoza […]
McCaskey celebrates “brilliant” class of 2023
Brilliant sunshine greeted the 659 graduates of McCaskey’s class of 2023 when it processed into Clipper Magazine Stadium for the school’s 89th commencement. But a classmate said it was the […]
Looking ahead to Commencement: Information for graduates and families
Congratulations to the Class of 2023! McCaskey High School is preparing to celebrate more than 650 graduates during our 89th Commencement on Wednesday, May 31. Commencement ceremonies will be held […]