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Smith-Wade-El Elementary School

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Last updated on: 04/17/2025 4:00 am

Principal: Mrs. Amy E. Martz

Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Elementary schools dismiss at 12:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Phone: 717.291.6151

Fax: 717.735.6680

Address: 910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603

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Spring Break: Fri. April 18 – Mon. April 21 | schools and offices are closed

Spring Break is almost here! Just a friendly reminder that all School District of Lancaster schools and offices will be closed from Friday, April 18 through Monday, April 21. Classes […]

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Sharing stories, strengthening bonds: “Books and Breakfast” builds more than literacy at Smith-Wade-El ES

There’s a quiet joy in watching a child curl up with a book. There’s a deeper magic when that child shares a page with someone they love. At Smith-Wade-El Elementary, […]

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Mrs. Amy Martz / Smith-Wade-El Elementary

Welcome to Smith-Wade-El Elementary School!  Our vision is to educate, inspire, and nurture every child to become a well-rounded, life-long learner and this is the action of all our stakeholders involved at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School.

Our hope is that you will immediately feel a sense of community when you walk through our doors. Our dedicated staff, along with our effective partnership, parents and the community, will ensure achievement for all of our students. I personally welcome you to visit and experience our school climate.

Parents and community members are truly valued at Smith-Wade-El, and we encourage you to get involved. Together We Can!