McCaskey Alumni Association is looking for its oldest living alum. McCaskey High School in Lancaster city opened in 1938. That June, 274 students, including Olympic sprinter Henry Norwood “Barney” Ewell […]
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Taking the plunge for inclusion at McCaskey High School
On Friday, March 13, at McCaskey High School, students, educators, and community members gathered for an event that asked participants to step outside their comfort zone for the Lancaster Mobile […]
McCaskey Girls Flag Football kicks off historic first season
At McCaskey High School, a new chapter in athletics is beginning to take shape on the field. Fall 2025 marks the first season for the McCaskey Girls Flag Football Team, […]
Growing the future of agriculture at McCaskey High School
During National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week, the School District of Lancaster had the honor of welcoming Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to McCaskey High School. His visit […]
Changing the narrative: Lincoln 8th graders step into leadership at McCaskey HS
On Thursday morning, eighth grade student-athletes from Lincoln Middle School walked into McCaskey High School knowing this wasn’t a typical school day.They weren’t there for practice or a game. They […]
McCaskey juniors discover their paths through Future Ready Mentorship
Juniors at McCaskey High School are not waiting until senior year to think about life after graduation. Through McCaskey’s Future Ready Center, students participated in the Discovering Paths Mentoring Program […]
abc27 – Lancaster students uncover city’s history of slavery
As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Lancaster is reflecting on the full story of its past. Students at McCaskey High School recently partnered with Historic Rock Ford and the […]
McCaskey HS principal named one of Education Insider’s Top 10 School Principals of 2025
The School District of Lancaster is proud to celebrate High School Principal Justin Reese, Ed.D., who has been named one of Education Insider’s Top 10 School Principals of 2025 This […]
From classroom to newsroom: McCaskey WMCC students go behind the scenes at WGAL
McCaskey High School WMCC Broadcast Journalism students recently stepped inside a real newsroom, taking their learning beyond the classroom with a visit to WGAL News Channel 8 Susquehanna Valley, Pa. […]
A new kind of support is coming to McCaskey HS
This March, J.P. McCaskey High School will welcome a new full-time member of its school community, one with four legs, a calm presence, and a big heart. NADO, short for […]
Graduation banners now available for the Class of 2026
The School District of Lancaster Graduation Banner Store is now open, giving families and loved ones the opportunity to celebrate the Class of 2026 in a visible and meaningful way. […]
Class of 2025: rising to the challenge of Advanced Placement and the IB Diploma
The Advanced Courses and International Baccalaureate Diploma Ceremony for the Class of 2025 was a reflection of what happens when students choose challenge with intention, and when schools create the […]