To access our latest information, updates, resources, archives, and links, please visit our Reopening Information Page. The link can also be found at www.lancastershools.org/COVID, and at the top of every page under the COVID-19 & Reopening Channel.
Username is last name, first name, middle initial (not spaces)
For example John Thomas Smith would be smithjohnt
The password is your child's 9-digit student ID number which can be found on the Parent Portal.
Substitute teachers are now being hired for the Lancaster School District. Highest sub pay in WNY - $125 per day - for certified teachers and $115 per day for uncertified applicants (must have a bachelor's degree). Please send cover letter and resume to personnel@lancasterschools.org or mail to: LCSD, Attn: Personnel, 177 Central Avenue, Lancaster, NY 14086. Come work for the best district in WNY!
Remote Meal Service (for 100% remote and hybrid remote days)
The district has just received notification of extensions being granted to allow the district to offer meals to all students at no cost through December 31, 2020, including registered LCSD students who are assigned to out of district placements. Breakfast and lunch meals, whether students are in-person or remote, will be provided at no cost regardless of meal program status (free, reduced and full pay). Please read more about the availability of our free meal program...
Click here for information on remote meal service
Lancaster's 2020-21 School Calendar was approved by the board of education at the February 10, 2020 meeting. A 2020-21 School Calendar ADA accessible version is now available.
Section 409-1 of the New York Education Law requires schools to post access to the Prevent and Report Child Abuse Hotline, 1-800-342-3720.
This page, provided by the New York Office of Children and Family Services, provides language translation services on the upper left side of the screen.
The food service department has recently updated its website. Through the new site you can learn about pre-payment options, view menus, access the district wellness policy, nutrition information and fitness tips. You can visit the site through this link or via the food service button to the right.
By choosing John A. Sciole Elementary Parent Teacher Organization at Smile.Amazon.com, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to our school.
We participate in the TOPS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM! If you enroll in the program and register as a supporter of John A. Sciole Elementary, TOPS will donate up to 5% of your TOPS brand purchases back to the school. Past supporters must re-enroll for the 2017-2018 school year. Thank you for your support!
Be sure to check out our two monthly newsletters! The Sciole Star can be found under the "Updates" tab and the PTO newsletter can be found under the "PTO" tab.
Please visit the Health Office section of the webpage for allergy free snack ideas.
John A. Sciole Elementary
86 Alys Drive Depew, NY 14043
Phone: 716-686-3285 Fax: 716-686-3309
Mrs. Carrie L. Greene, Principal
The Vision of John A. Sciole Elementary School:
Our vision is a commitment to excellence. We act in the best interest of children today to build a better tomorrow.
The Mission of John A. Sciole Elementary School:
John A. Sciole is a community of students, teachers, parents, and volunteers dedicated to excellence. Our mission is to educate all students to meet the challenges they will face, live fulfilling lives and become lifelong learners who contribute positively to society.
We look forward to working together with you to help all of our students SHINE!
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM BOE mtg
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Drive-thru meal pick-up at MS and HS 3:30-6pm