Spirit Week is one of our favorite traditions here during homecoming week! This year’s themes will be Twin Tuesday, Jersey Wednesday, Decades Thursday, and Tornado Friday. So, start planning your fits now. 

Do you want to share your voice? The Pennsylvania State Board of Education-- in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils-- is looking for a junior to serve a two-year term as a Student Representative to the State Board of Education. The primary responsibility of this position is to relay student perspectives at State Board meetings. In the past, Student Representatives have met with small groups of student stakeholders; however they want to expand that network to better amplify student voice at the state level! Click here to apply.

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.

9 absences for the semester 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.

The Lancaster Education Foundation is looking to have a McCaskey student volunteer on their board this year. This non-profit organization helps to raise money for SDoL students, staff, and classrooms. If you’re interested in helping, scan the Q.R. code to apply.

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.

Seniors will be able to take the S.A.T. for free during the school day on October 1st. But, you need to make sure you pre-register. Scan the Q.R. code to sign up before September 26th. 

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.

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!