Higher education continues to be expensive, with costs continuing to rise annually. While the majority of SDoL students and parents aspire to postsecondary education, cost remains a top concern. Through […]
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A statement from SDoL superintendent Dr. Damaris Rau
This weekend, we learned of the sudden passing of Southeast Middle School Spanish teacher Ms. Theresa Doster. We are shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague. Our student […]
Annual lead tests show most SDoL buildings safe, some mitigation needed
The School District of Lancaster published the results of its annual lead testing in its school buildings. The water supplies in most schools were shown to be safe in the […]
Keystone Testing from Spring 2020
School District of Lancaster students who are exempt from taking the Keystone Exams due to a waiver issued in the spring may still take the exams to ensure they graduate […]
COVID-19 dashboard shows cases by SDoL school
The School District of Lancaster is publishing data on all COVID-19 cases in its schools on a public dashboard. The dashboard reports all “active” cases, which means individuals who have […]
School board approves start of winter sports
Winter sports in the School District of Lancaster received the go-ahead from the school board to begin practicing and competing with COVID-19 protocols in place. The vote was 8-1. The […]
Board allows fall sports to begin interscholastic competition
In a wrenching decision, the SDoL school board voted 7-2 to allow the district’s fall sports teams to continue practicing and begin competing with other schools. In August, the board […]
SDoL students to take preliminary assessments from home beginning in September
SDoL students in September will begin taking assessments to provide information on their academic strengths and areas for growth. Teachers use this information to guide instructional decisions. Typically, students would […]
SDoL meal distribution shifts to twice-weekly on Sept. 1
The School District of Lancaster will resume meal distribution twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Sept. 1. The district will provide two breakfasts and lunches on Tuesdays and three […]
Free internet available to SDoL families without access
The Steinman Foundation is providing support to School District of Lancaster families who do not have reliable internet access. For families who do not currently have a way to connect […]
School board allows athletics to proceed amid pandemic–for now
The School District of Lancaster board of directors agreed to allow the district’s fall sports programs to begin practicing, with plans to revisit allowing interscholastic competition on Sept. 8. McCaskey’s […]
Browse Q&A, watch recording of SDoL’s virtual town hall on remote learning
The School District of Lancaster on Aug. 13 hosted its a virtual community town hall to share information on the at home full remote learning phase of its back to […]