Our I.M.C. has another creative reading challenge! This month, they invited you to participate in Love at First Line! Fall for a book based on its opening sentence alone! Read it, write a quick review, and be entered to win a prize. Stop by either I.M.C. all month long for more info.

McCaskey’s Peer Mediation Program is currently accepting new mediators for the next school year! If you like listening and helping your peers solve their problems peacefully, then this is a great way to serve our school community. Click here or talk to your counselor to apply now.

The I.U.13 is hosting a student symposium called “Activating Agency and Well Being.” Students will engage in discussions around belonging in school, access to support, and how to reach out for help. The event will be on March 27th from 9am-2pm. Click here for more info. If you’re interested in attending, talk to your guidance counselor or social worker.

McCaskey is holding its first Polar Plunge in the middle of March. Students and staff can register to participate and donate to raise funds for the Special Olympics, which our Unified Track team competes in every year. A mobile polar plunge will be set up outside of East on March 13th from 10am-2pm. Students and staff must raise a minimum of $35 to participate. You can either pay that entire fee yourself or can use the fundraiser link provided. This is a great way to get your McCaskey team or club involved as you can raise those funds together. The top 3 athletic teams with the most athletes participating will win a pizza party. 

We want to remind everyone to donate your unwanted food items to our share table. In each cafeteria, you’ll find a bin in the front where you can drop in unopened food items that you don’t plan on eating. This really goes a long way to help students who are hungry or looking for extra snacks. With only a small action, we can all make a big difference each day. Remember, everyone, sharing is caring.

Our Student I.T. Help Desk is now officially open! This is a place where students and staff can come for assistance. Students can get help with any tech issue, and staff can come for simple fixes. If a staff member has an issue with accounts or any secure information please use the regular process to submit a ticket. The student Help Desk is student-run and is open every school day during periods 3-10 in East A103. You do not need to submit a ticket or make an appointment first. 

This year’s graduation ceremony will be here in no time at all! And, you want to make sure you’re ready for it. Graduation will take place at Penn Medicine Park again this year. Save the date now for May 27th. And, make sure you save May 28th too for the rain date just in case. Share this with your family and friends so that everyone’s ready for the big day.

Prom will be here soon! This year’s big night is scheduled for May 9th at the Lancaster Marriott. But, you need to have less than 18 absences for the school year to be able to attend. If you have questions, reach out to an administrator. 

McCaskey’s Peer Mediation Program is here to provide peaceful problem-solving. Peer mediators can help with issues on social media, relationships that are dissolving, minor bullying, and personal confrontations. Staff and students can request a mediation by clicking here. A peer mediator will then reach out to schedule a meeting during period 2, 6/7, or 8 in the Mediation and Restorative Conference center in the East I.M.C.

We all know that when you miss school, you miss out. McCaskey has a lot to offer, but you can’t take advantage of it if you’re not here. So, make sure you continue to prioritize being in school on time every day.

18 absences for the year makes you ineligible for extracurricular activities, including sports and clubs. So, make sure you’re being cautious with those absences so that you don’t miss out on the things you love.

SDoL offers a lot of great resources for our students, and if you didn’t know, your family can get support for Internet access. If you don’t have reliable Internet at home, you can fix that today. Head to sdlancaster.org and just search for “Internet.” Check out the information there to get your household connected.

Did you know that P.B.I.S. stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports? This is the way that a lot of schools look to reward students for doing the right thing instead of punishing those who do the wrong thing. Our staff members are always looking to give students P.B.I.S points for being responsible, respectful, and safe. So, make sure you keep doing the right thing. And, remember, to check your point balance! You can use your points to get cool stuff from the Tornado Zone on Thursdays during lunch. 

Are you having trouble with SAVVAS or Google applications in Schoology on your iPad? There's something that might help! Try the helpful tips shown in this image to see if it fixes the problem before submitting an IT HelpDesk ticket.

Class of 2026, it’s time to order your senior banners! You’ve worked hard over these last four years and deserve to be recognized. Your family and friends can buy you a banner or multiple banners and can write you a short, inspiring message. Then, the banners will be hung up around East and J.P. for everyone to enjoy. To order your banner, just scan the Q.R. code or head to our Student Site and place your order before March 8th. All banners are $25, but then they’re yours forever.

This year’s graduation ceremony will be here in no time at all! And, you want to make sure you’re ready for it. Graduation will take place at Penn Medicine Park again this year. Save the date now for May 27th. And, make sure you save May 28th too for the rain date just in case. Share this with your family and friends so that everyone’s ready for the big day.

McCaskey Campus is proud to support students on their educational journeys. One way McCaskey does this is by encouraging students to take college classes while they are still in high school. The School District of Lancaster covers the cost of one college course per semester for any qualifying student through “dual enrollment”. SDoL is the ONLY district in Lancaster County that offers this unique benefit. There are a lot of college partners to choose from.  To participate, you must meet the following qualifications: Have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Students with a lower GPA may be able to participate but require special approval from McCaskey Campus administration. Counselor and high school administration approval. Some college partners have additional requirements. Are you interested? Talk with your counselor about dual enrollment today.

The Lancaster Rec is currently hiring lifeguards for the summer. If you’re 16 or older, you can make $12-15 per hour just by spending your summer at the pool. You need to be responsible and attentive and will be expected to respond quickly in case of emergencies. Click here to apply today.

Do you need a bike? Come learn how to build your earn so that you can earn your own bike at The Common Wheel! This 4-week program allows you to fix up a bike of your own. Then, at the end of the month, you leave with a bike, lock, lights, and helmet! Scan the Q.R. code to sign up now!