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The Lancaster Central School District's purpose is to provide our students with a comprehensive educational program that will allow them to develop fully the necessary academic and social skills to become responsible and productive members of a democratic society.
About the District
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News & Events
![Gregory Heer has been named principal of William Street School as of July 1, 2025.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746560556/lancasterschoolsorg/q1qzco2hkuci7ifpecdr/DSC_0010.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746560556/lancasterschoolsorg/q1qzco2hkuci7ifpecdr/DSC_0010.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746560556/lancasterschoolsorg/q1qzco2hkuci7ifpecdr/DSC_0010.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746560556/lancasterschoolsorg/q1qzco2hkuci7ifpecdr/DSC_0010.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746560556/lancasterschoolsorg/q1qzco2hkuci7ifpecdr/DSC_0010.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746560556/lancasterschoolsorg/q1qzco2hkuci7ifpecdr/DSC_0010.jpg","width":2200}])
Longtime William Street School assistant principal Gregory Heer said he was committed to building upon the legacy of excellence at the school as he was named the school’s new principal.
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The Lancaster Central School District proudly reaffirms its commitment to one of Western New York’s—and the nation’s—longest-standing athletic traditions – the annual Lancaster-Depew Week and football game. Despite recent speculation surrounding the future of the rivalry, Lancaster is committed to continuing this cherished event.
![Music students perform the national anthem at a pep rally at Lancaster High School in November 2024.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738601601/lancasterschoolsorg/f64jov9zfiakl9jgyj3w/MusicDepartment-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738601601/lancasterschoolsorg/f64jov9zfiakl9jgyj3w/MusicDepartment-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738601601/lancasterschoolsorg/f64jov9zfiakl9jgyj3w/MusicDepartment-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738601601/lancasterschoolsorg/f64jov9zfiakl9jgyj3w/MusicDepartment-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738601601/lancasterschoolsorg/f64jov9zfiakl9jgyj3w/MusicDepartment-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738601601/lancasterschoolsorg/f64jov9zfiakl9jgyj3w/MusicDepartment-2.jpg","width":2200}])
Backed by more than a century of student and staff enthusiasm as well as community support, the Lancaster Central School District’s Music Department plans to continue its work creating the soundtrack of the lives of students, staff, families and the Lancaster community.
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For Kristen Romano, the journey to becoming an Olympian was one that was more than 20 years in the making, from when she first began swimming in Lancaster.
