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McCaskey Alumni Association names Lorry Miller Eby ’80 as new President
LANCASTER, PA — The School District of Lancaster is proud to announce that the McCaskey Alumni Association has named Lorry Miller Eby, Class of 1980, as its new Alumni Association President. […]
Women doing the work that makes school possible: Social Work Appreciation and Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month asks us to pay attention to the work that holds our schools together, especially the work that isn’t always visible. As March comes to a close, it […]
Voices that lead: women shaping SDoL from every angle
Women’s History Month invites reflection on the people who shape our schools in ways that aren’t always visible, but always felt. This year, the School District of Lancaster is experiencing […]
SDoL Community Budget Forum on Tuesday, April 7
We invite families to participate in the Community Budget Forum on April 7, where district leaders will present budget options and be available to answer questions and hear feedback. Childcare […]
EmpowHER: empowering Middle School girls across SDoL
During Women’s History Month, the School District of Lancaster created space for something deeply intentional. At the EmpowHer Conference, in partnership with Families in Transition and the YWCA Lancaster, middle […]
From questions to impact: Wharton ES STEM Fair in action
At Wharton Elementary School, the STEM Fair started with conversations. Before any project took shape, students gathered during early morning work sessions to talk through ideas with Karen Sandt, SEP […]
Building trust beyond school walls, Dr. Hershey featured in PASA March 2026 flyer
We’re proud to share that Dr. April Hershey, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, was recently featured in the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators March 2026 flyer. In her article “Building Trust […]
Exploring the SDoL Budget Process: 2026-2027
The School District of Lancaster is engaged in an important budget planning process to ensure long term financial stability while continuing to serve students effectively. We’ve launched a Community Budget […]
From movement to mindfulness: how SuperNoodle is shaping student growth
On a day filled with energy, anticipation, and the kind of restlessness that naturally builds in young learners, a classroom at Smith-Wade-El Elementary didn’t try to push those feelings aside. […]
Staff Shoutout: Abigail Azizkhan, 2nd grade teacher at Hamilton ES
In a second grade classroom, growth doesn’t always arrive in big, obvious ways. More often, it shows up in the quiet moments. A student trying again after getting something wrong. […]
What it means to give and to lead at Wharton ES
By the end of the week, the lobby at Wharton Elementary School had been transformed. What began as individual items carried in by students and families became something collective. Boxes […]