Join us for an informative and entertaining day designed especially for parents. At this year’s IU13 Federal Parent Conference. Dr. Carmen Rowe will provide the keynote session entitled “Leaving a […]
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Orientations scheduled for Spanish-speaking families who are new to SDoL
Are you new to our district? Let our partners help you feel comfortable as a family in the School District of Lancaster! Our Cultural Navigators offer monthly hands-on workshops entirely […]
Saying thank you to our School Resource Officers
February 15 is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. We’re saying thank you to our SROs for serving as mentors, coaches, and law enforcement officers while keeping our students, staff, and […]
Family of late teacher donates his book, written before his passing, to SDoL
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 […]
Congratulations to SDoL’s district History Day winners
Twenty-one School District of Lancaster students are advancing to participate in the regional National History Day competition after earning top awards at the district competition on January 25. The winning […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]