The family of a late McCaskey teacher is donating copies of a children’s book he wrote before his tragic passing two years ago. Chris Perry died suddenly while driving near […]
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School board approves academic calendar for 2024-2025 school year
The last day of summer break for School District of Lancaster students will again be a Monday, as the district will again start the year with three consecutive four-day weeks. […]
Participate in an equity focus group
Our district is participating in an equity opportunity review to identify ways to ensure our policies, practices, and outcomes are more equitable for all students and adults. In addition to […]
Members of School District of Lancaster Shine at Crispus Attucks Community Center’s 36th Annual MLK Breakfast
From student contest winners to vocal performers to alumni and a long-time employee, the School District of Lancaster was well-represented in the Crispus Attucks Community Center’s 36th Annual Rev. Dr. […]
Soft Launch of the 2024–25 FAFSA® Form
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 […]
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 […]
During Native American Heritage Month, two teachers reflect on their indigenous culture
School District of Lancaster teachers Ranelle Natoni-Mooney and Amanda Zahm came to their indigenous identities in different ways. Natoni-Mooney, a first-grade teacher at Burrowes Elementary, is 100% indigenous—she was born […]
Continuing to talk about character development after NorthBay
At NorthBay, students are encouraged to discover how what they experience in nature aligns with personal growth and social emotional learning (SEL). For families, it’s helpful to understand what themes […]
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 […]
Introducing a new family-teacher communication tool for middle school
The School District of Lancaster is piloting a new family-teacher communications tool for middle school called “Rooms,” located within the SDoL mobile app. Rooms allows you to communicate directly with […]
Hispanic Heritage Month
The School District of Lancaster is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by asking a few of our staff members how their heritage helps them with their current position in the district. […]