Wheatland Middle School- School District of Lancaster

Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It's a day to celebrate freedom, honor African American history and reflect on the work still needed to build communities where every person has the opportunity to belong and thrive.
As a school community, we believe students grow when they learn the full story of our shared history. Juneteenth reminds us that the promise of freedom is something we continue to carry forward in how we teach and learn together.

At Wheatland, we remain committed to creating a school where every student feels supported and proud of who they are.

We wish our Wheatland families and community a meaningful Juneteenth!

The school year may have just ended, but we're already buzzing with excitement to reunite in August! 🎉 Our Back to School Night on August 12 is going to be an unforgettable experience! Join us for a drop-in style event from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. and let's kick-start an incredible year together! 💫

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
📅 Date: Tuesday May 26th
🕒 Ceremony Time: 6:00 pm
📍 Location: McCaskey East Auditorium 1051 Lehigh Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

“Yes, academics are important,” Burgos said. “But mental education is important.”

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but at Wheatland Middle, the conversation went beyond awareness. It became part of the school day.

Wheatland MS recently held its 2nd annual Mental Health Fair on Friday, May 15, giving students time to learn about mental health, explore coping strategies, and connect with community resources available to support them.

Organized by School Social Worker Cary Burgos, the fair was created to help students understand that mental health is something everyone experiences, even if it looks different from person to person.

During Mental Health Awareness Month and beyond, Wheatland is helping students see that caring for their mental health isn't separate from their education, it's part of it.

So proud!

Spring Picture Day is TOMORROW, Friday, May 8!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTJHF6M9.

Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Friday, May 8. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

Only students that pre-ordered Spring photos will be photographed on Picture Day. All orders must be placed by Friday, May 8.