Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2039! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Families who register now are guaranteed placement in their neighborhood school! APPLY NOW!
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Washington Elementary

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Last updated on: 01/22/2026 4:00 am

Principal: Mr. Patrick Muench

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: 717.291.6275

Fax: 717.390.2563

Address: 545 South Ann Street
Lancaster, PA 17602

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Mr. Patrick Muench / Washington Elementary

Welcome to Washington Elementary School! At Washington, we strive to provide high quality and innovative instruction to ensure every child has equitable opportunities for positive outcomes leaving elementary school. We are a Full Service Community School in partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster.  As a community school, we strive to be the hub of the neighborhood – uniting families, educators and community partners to provide students with a high quality education, enrichment, health and social services, and opportunities to succeed in school and life.