This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing A.R. Rucker Middle School 6th graders! 🌟 From making new friends to tackling new challenges, they’re showing what it means to be resilient, curious, and ready to grow.
Let’s show them some love in the comments! 👇
✨ What’s your favorite memory from 6th grade?
#OneLancaster #ARRuckerMiddle #LCSDProud #6thGradeSpotlight

Get ready for another exciting episode of ABCs + MVPs: The One Lancaster Podcast! This week, H is for Human Resources — and we’ve got a special MVP guest host, Dr. Carl Carpenter!
Tune in as Dr. Carpenter gives us an inside look at the heart of our district — our people — and shares how the HR team helps make Lancaster County School District a great place to work, learn, and grow.
Don’t miss this inspiring and insightful conversation!
Listen now!🎙️
Audio: https://5il.co/3s1pv
Video: https://vimeo.com/1134295241
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Exciting news, LCSD 🎉 Our very own Interim Superintendent, Dr. Williams, will be stepping in for Dr. Fitzpatrick at tomorrow's Walk with the Superintendent!
Join us at the Lancaster High School track and field on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 8:00 AM for a fun morning of community, connection, and movement. Let’s show up strong and walk together as one district with one mission.
#OneLancaster #PremierDistrict

#LCSDFamily #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster


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Last week, schools across Lancaster County School District came together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week — a time to promote healthy choices, kindness, and drug-free living! ❤️
From theme days and classroom lessons to student pledges and creative displays, our students and staff showed their commitment to making positive choices every day.
#RedRibbonWeek #LCSDProud #OneLancaster










Congratulations to Indian Land Middle School, winner of The Budd Group’s October School Supply Raffle!
In the photo, Afton Jackson, Site Supervisor at ILMS, presents Mr. Thorpe with a bundle of much-appreciated school supplies.
Thank you to The Budd Group for your continued support of our students, staff, and schools!
#LCSDSupports #CommunityPartners #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict

One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!


One Lancaster — All In for All Students!
#SCReportCards #OneLancaster

One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!



One Lancaster —
All In for All Students!






#LCSDProud #MathInAction #HandsOnLearning #EstimateToEducate #OneLancaster

Lancaster County School District will be testing the employee Centegix Crisis Alert Badge system next week. The tests are scheduled to be held before/after school hours, but we do realize there may be students in the building. When the badges are tested, there will be extra lighting sensors. Emergency Services (911) are aware of the testing schedule, but they may dispatch resulting in emergency personnel/vehicles may be present at school drop off/dismissal. We do not want you to be alarmed. The schedule can be found below.
Monday, November 3
Testing sites: ALL ELEMENTARY from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on a staggered schedule.
Brooklyn Springs Elementary @ 2:30 p.m.
Buford Elementary @ 2:40 p.m.
Clinton Elementary @ 2:50 p.m.
Discovery School @ 3:00 p.m.
Erwin Elementary @ 3:10 p.m.
Harrisburg Elementary @ 3:20 p.m.
Heath Springs Elementary@ 3:30 p.m.
Indian Land Elementary @ 3:40 p.m.
Kershaw Elementary @ 3:50 p.m.
McDonald Green Elementary @ 4:00 p.m.
North Elementary @ 4:10 p.m.
Van Wyck @ 4:20 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5
Testing sites: ALL EXTRA sites from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on a staggered schedule.
Southside @ 7:30 a.m.
District Office @ 7:45 a.m.
Barr Street Learning Center @ 8 a.m.
Wednesday, November 5
Testing sites: ALL MIDDLE from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on a staggered schedule.
AR Rucker Middle School @ 3:30 p.m.
South Middle School @ 3:45 p.m.
Buford Middle School @ 4 p.m.
Indian Land Middle School @ 4:10 p.m.
Indian Land Intermediate @4:20 p.m.
AJ Middle School @ 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 6
Testing sites: ALL HIGH from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. on a staggered schedule.
Lancaster High School @ 7:30 a.m.
Buford High School @7:45 a.m.
AJ High School @ 8:00 a.m.
Indian Land High School @ 8:15 a.m.

Students loved hearing about Sammy’s adventures and what it’s like to be an author. Thank you, Mr. Miller, for inspiring our young readers and writers!
#LCSDProud #AuthorVisit #LoveOfReading #KershawElementary #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict







Our final meeting at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church wrapped up the series with a great discussion and shared commitment to supporting students and families throughout Lancaster County.
#LCSDCommunity #TogetherWeGrow #OneLancaster #PremierDistrict





Your support makes a lasting difference — from classrooms to communities — and we are grateful for every partnership that helps us build brighter futures together.
A special congratulations to our 2025 Partnership Award Winners:
✨Partner of the Year: Founders
✨New Partner of the Year: Red Ventures
✨Business Partner of the Year: Nutramax
✨Non-Profit Partner of the Year: Arras Foundation
✨Higher Education Partner of the Year: USC Lancaster
✨Collaborative Partner of the Year: Lancaster Promise Neighborhood and Lancaster Partners for Youth
✨Media Partner of the Year: The Lancaster News
Thank you to all of our LCSD partners for the difference you make every day!
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