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McCaskey Commencement FINAL update: Tonight’s ceremony has been delayed to 8 p.m. Graduates should arrive at 7 p.m. Local forecasters believe most, if not all, rain will be through our area by this time and the risk of severe weather is low. However, we will proceed in light rain if necessary. We thank you for your flexibility as we aim to accommodate all of our families and graduates with the best possible commencement experience. See you tonight!

2:00pm Announcement:
Our 90th Commencement is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster. Students report by 5:30 p.m.

Cloud cover is increasing, and a frontal system with rain showers, now near Harrisburg, is forecast to approach Lancaster this afternoon. We will continue monitoring this rain band over the next two hours.

While we strongly desire to hold the graduation as scheduled, we also want to give our graduates, their families, and our guests the best experience possible. For example, our senior musicians are unable to perform on their instruments in rain.

That is why we are still considering whether to proceed in possible rain, delay the program by one hour to 8 p.m., or postpone to our rain date tomorrow, May 30. The forecast for Thursday is for mostly sunny skies, a light breeze and comfortable temperatures in the mid 70s. We will announce a final decision by 4 p.m. via text, email, social media, and the district website.

We appreciate your understanding as we plan for a memorable graduation for the McCaskey Class of 2024!

Sincerely,

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Dr. Justin Reese

Principal

McCaskey High School

Our 90th Commencement is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at Clipper Magazine Stadium in Lancaster. Students report by 5:30 p.m.

We continue to monitor the forecast for tonight, which is for rain showers, heavy at times, leading up to the ceremony. We strongly desire to hold the graduation as scheduled, but we also want to give our graduates, their families, and our guests the best experience possible.

The options we are considering are to proceed in possible rain, delay the program by one hour to 8 p.m., or postpone to our rain date tomorrow, May 30. No decision has been made at this time.

An important consideration is the forecast for our rain date tomorrow, which is for mostly sunny skies, a light breeze and comfortable temperatures in the mid 70s. If we choose to postpone, it is because we believe the weather tomorrow will make for a more comfortable experience.

Again, we are still monitoring and consulting with local meteorologists on the forecast. Our next update will be at 2 p.m. via text, email, social media, and the district website. To help clarify weather conditions, we may add a third and final update at 4 p.m.

We appreciate your understanding as we plan for a memorable graduation for the McCaskey Class of 2024!

Sincerely,
Dr. Justin Reese
Principal
McCaskey High School

🎓Class of 2024 Senior Luncheon‍🎓
We are so proud of you and can't wait to see all the places you'll go!

TESTING-TESTING-TESTING-TESTING

Students who are taking the Keystone Exams are to report to Phoenix Academy at 7:45am. They are not taking the exams at McCaskey.
The exam schedule is: Literature May 13-14, Algebra May 15-16, and Biology May 20-21.

Thank you!

Seniors!!!!
Don’t forget to order your senior banners. Order by March 11th.

School District of Lancaster schools and offices are now CLOSED on Tuesday, Feb. 13 due to weather conditions. Follow our website and social media for further updates. Thank you.

The School District of Lancaster will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY schedule on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Breakfast will not be served. Please follow our website and social media for further updates as we continue to evaluate weather conditions. Thank you.

Family-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Feb 2, from 8 a.m. to noon. There is no school for students on Friday.

Thank you Champions for our Youth!

Weather Update: Out of abundance of caution and in concert with the county, the School District of Lancaster will be closed today, Friday, January 19.

Whether you're traveling by foot or driving, please be safe and stay warm!

The School District of Lancaster will operate on a TWO-HOUR DELAY schedule on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Please follow our website and social media for further updates. Please be careful and stay warm!