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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
![Excellence in Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756399543/lancasterschoolsorg/ycvarxuiivrbzpnq9jfl/ExcellenceinEd.png","width":1062}])
![Student Leadership and Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677688973/lancasterschoolsorg/sinxmdk1aqdrphshoxxu/StudentLeadership.png","width":1062}])
![Community and Culture]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756400065/lancasterschoolsorg/k7kevp1gbecrrg1dxhcr/CommandCulture.jpg","width":2048}])
![Athletics]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677688781/lancasterschoolsorg/wacnj3ma2hphwecimjlc/Athletics.png","width":1062}])
![Music and Arts]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677688912/lancasterschoolsorg/rnyp1ahmthgcxu2oz40m/MusicandArts.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677688912/lancasterschoolsorg/rnyp1ahmthgcxu2oz40m/MusicandArts.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677688912/lancasterschoolsorg/rnyp1ahmthgcxu2oz40m/MusicandArts.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677688912/lancasterschoolsorg/rnyp1ahmthgcxu2oz40m/MusicandArts.png","width":1062}])
News & Events
![Retired Lancaster Teacher Honored as Erie County Citizen of the Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759243801/lancasterschoolsorg/qoxh2wcsvr4lk4y7zaku/Kowalski.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759243801/lancasterschoolsorg/qoxh2wcsvr4lk4y7zaku/Kowalski.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759243801/lancasterschoolsorg/qoxh2wcsvr4lk4y7zaku/Kowalski.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759243801/lancasterschoolsorg/qoxh2wcsvr4lk4y7zaku/Kowalski.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1759243801/lancasterschoolsorg/qoxh2wcsvr4lk4y7zaku/Kowalski.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1759243801/lancasterschoolsorg/qoxh2wcsvr4lk4y7zaku/Kowalski.jpg","width":2200}])
Lancaster Central School District is proud to share that retired music educator Kenneth Kowalski has been recognized as Erie County’s Citizen of the Month for the 8th District. The award, presented by Erie County Legislator Frank Todaro, celebrates Mr. Kowalski’s lasting impact on students, families, and the broader Lancaster community.
![VIDEO: Court Street Elementary School Walk-A-Thon Brings Cheer, Supports Activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758565903/lancasterschoolsorg/czej0fgr3aphmnolgia1/CourtStreetWalkaThon2025-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758565903/lancasterschoolsorg/czej0fgr3aphmnolgia1/CourtStreetWalkaThon2025-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758565903/lancasterschoolsorg/czej0fgr3aphmnolgia1/CourtStreetWalkaThon2025-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758565903/lancasterschoolsorg/czej0fgr3aphmnolgia1/CourtStreetWalkaThon2025-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758565903/lancasterschoolsorg/czej0fgr3aphmnolgia1/CourtStreetWalkaThon2025-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758565903/lancasterschoolsorg/czej0fgr3aphmnolgia1/CourtStreetWalkaThon2025-2.jpg","width":2200}])
The cheer was evident for students and families at Court Street Elementary School’s annual Walk-A-Thon, through a cascade of bubbles, a station for hula hoops, and small physical challenges written out on the school’s sidewalk.
![Farmer Marcinelli Encourages Healthy Habits at Como Park Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1758288437/lancasterschoolsorg/mhengpjqu5fi9nuggci6/FarmerMarcinelli2025-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1758288437/lancasterschoolsorg/mhengpjqu5fi9nuggci6/FarmerMarcinelli2025-2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1758288437/lancasterschoolsorg/mhengpjqu5fi9nuggci6/FarmerMarcinelli2025-2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1758288437/lancasterschoolsorg/mhengpjqu5fi9nuggci6/FarmerMarcinelli2025-2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1758288437/lancasterschoolsorg/mhengpjqu5fi9nuggci6/FarmerMarcinelli2025-2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1758288437/lancasterschoolsorg/mhengpjqu5fi9nuggci6/FarmerMarcinelli2025-2.jpg","width":2200}])
The cafeteria at Como Park Elementary School was buzzing as students enjoyed the school’s annual Harvest Tasting Day with Farmer Marcinelli, which encourages healthy eating habits and a connection to how fruits and vegetables are grown.
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Staff at the Lancaster Central School District had the opportunity to reflect on the impact they have on students as they took part in the annual Legendary Day of Learning.
