Lancaster City Schools

06/18/2026

🦆 Get ready for a quack-tastic adventure at AHA!
AHA is teaming up with Boyd Auto Family from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for a morning full of duck-themed fun.

Families can:
🦆 Search for pint-sized rubber ducks hidden throughout the museum
📸 Snap photos with oversized ducks and our Jeep-themed photo booth
💦 Race ducks down our splash-worthy duck race water slide
Plus, Kona Ice will be on-site from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with a FREE treat for the first 62 guests. An additional 50 guests will receive a Kona Ice at half price (with paid admission or membership), thanks to the generous support of Bob-Boyd Auto Family!

It’s part play, part adventure, and all kinds of fun for the whole family. Mark your calendars and join us for a day that’s sure to make a splash!

General admission ($8 per person) or membership required. AHA! A Hands-On Adventure, A Children's Museum

06/08/2026

https://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/story/news/local/2026/06/08/paul-jassogne-reminisces-on-the-first-day-of-lhs-back-in-1963/90388087007/?utm_source=lancaster-eagle-gazette-daily-briefing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dailybriefing&utm_term=hero&utm_content=plan-e-nletter65

With the old Lancaster High School now closed, former student Paul Jassogne remembers back to the school's first day in 1963.

06/03/2026

CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND! 🌪️🥎🏆

The Lady Gales take down undefeated Austintown-Fitch 4-0 in a massive semifinal shutout! Next stop: the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP game tomorrow!

Gales Nation, get ready to bring the noise! 🎉🔥

⏰ Tomorrow | 3:00 PM
📍 Firestone Stadium

06/01/2026

It is unfortunate that the building will be demolished soon, but I am pleased to have captured some photographs of it before it’s gone. So many great memories! Videos in comments

06/01/2026

We are HIRING! If you've never considered driving a school bus, here are some reasons why you should! 🚌 🕴️ 🌪️

05/27/2026

The Lancaster City Schools Board of Education has announced the appointment of Steve Spangler as the district’s next superintendent.
Spangler will begin serving Lancaster City Schools during the 2026-27 school year as human resources director and assistant superintendent before officially assuming the role of superintendent Jan. 1, 2027.

Spangler currently serves as assistant superintendent for Bloom-Carroll Local School District, where he oversees educational services and various district operations, including human resources, transportation, food service, Title IX and threat assessment. He also leads staff recruitment and onboarding.

An experienced leader with Lancaster City Schools (LCS), Spangler previously served as director of secondary education from 2021 to 2024, overseeing curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development for grades 6-12. During his tenure, the district expanded in-house College Credit Plus offerings by 400 percent and developed multiple pre-apprenticeship pathways and workforce partnerships through the Fairfield County Business Advisory Council.

Prior to that role, Spangler served as associate principal at Lancaster High School, where he helped establish pre-apprenticeship programs through the Fairfield County Workforce Center, implemented Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering and biomedical science programs, and helped Lancaster High School achieve PLTW Distinguished High School status.

Spangler’s career with Lancaster City Schools also includes service as dean of students, special education supervisor, intervention specialist and coach. In addition to his LCS leadership experience, he served as special education director for Northern Local Schools.

05/25/2026

Our office are closed today.

05/23/2026

Happy First Day of Summer Break to our incredible students and congratulations on completing a year of learning, laughing and growing! Enjoy your summer!😎

05/22/2026

Congratulations Class of 2026! In your time at Lancaster City Schools you have grown in ways you never dreamed possible, achieved goals, made lasting memories, and prepared for your next chapter. You are the author of your own story. Make it a best seller!

05/21/2026

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for being the author of Sherlock Holmes. His birthday, May 22, is celebrated as Sherlock Holmes Day for fans of one of the most famous literary detectives of all time. We think you should celebrate by grabbing one of these enticing books!🕵️