Join Meredith Danztler, CERRA’s Pre-Collegiate Program Director, as she shares Dr. Fitzpatrick’s inspiring journey from Teacher Cadet to Lancaster County School District Superintendent.
The special three-part video series will premiere every Thursday night at 7:00, starting on September 12th, and will run through October 3rd, on CERRA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Allie Libecap!!
"Allie is a wonderful new addition to Harrisburg. She has started the year with a positive attitude and contributes to planning with a smile. She lends a hand where she can and is a team player. She has impressed us GREATLY with her professionalism and her poise and we absolutely adore her heart for her kids! We feel incredibly lucky to have her in the building to learn and grow with!"
Congratulations Ms. Libecap! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
Our Second Graders had an amazing time learning and actively participating in several activities at Anne Springs Greenway. The students learned all about how Erosion can change the shape of the landscape through wind, waves, and rain.
The students learned all about the different parts of the trees by playing the role of the seeds, roots, trunk, branches, and leaves. They learned that just like trees needing all the parts working together, they also can work well together as a team. The students even made themselves into a giant tree.
Everyone had a chance to work in small groups sorting multiple types of seeds into three different cups. The three groups included seeds that animals eat, seeds that are buried by animals, and seeds that are carried by the wind.
The students took a hike through the woods, getting to see how everything interacts together in nature. Finally, everyone enjoyed a fun picnic lunch with their classmates. Everyone had an amazing time.
If you missed Dr. Fitzpatrick 's Teacher Cadet to Superintendent first episode, watch now https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aGXMmv_pDk
Join Meredith Danztler, CERRA’s Pre-Collegiate Program Director, as she shares Dr. Fitzpatrick’s inspiring journey from Teacher Cadet to Lancaster County School District Superintendent.
The special three-part video series will premiere every Thursday night at 7:00, starting on September 12th, and will run through October 3rd, on CERRA’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.
We are excited for the sports seasons and after-school activities to be underway. Lancaster County School District places safety for students, staff, and community members as a priority. Please join us in keeping our campuses and facilities safe.
First and foremost, we expect every visitor to our activities to be respectful toward the athletes, thespians, band members, staff, administrators, other guests, and law enforcement partners working at our events.
All guests to our district events are required to adhere to our Clear Bag Policy. When guests come to our facilities, they will not be permitted into the activities with any bag other than a clear bag. The bags also may not be larger than 12 by 12 inches and 6 inches deep. For more information. click on the Clear Bag Policy.
Weapons are not permitted on school property – including during sporting events, forums, and arts performances - unless you are a sworn law enforcement officer permitted to carry with proper identification. Our Safety and Security team will be working entrances to many of our events to screen guests for weapons.
Entry to District Events
This year we have revised our entry guidelines for school events to promote a safer environment for our community.
Anyone under the age of 18 not currently enrolled in school must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or responsible adult.
Elementary and middle school students must have an adult accompany them at events. No elementary and middle school students will be permitted to stay unaccompanied.
Guests to our events will not be allowed to stand, congregate, or “hang out” in the concourse or around the concession stand areas during events.
Any violation of rules may result in removal or being trespassed.
Our safety and security team will continue collaborating with the Lancaster Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office to ensure everyone can feel comfortable and safe in our facilities.
*This applies to all events open to the public. This does not apply to internal school events that are not open to the public such as prom, dances, club/organization activities
Updated 9/11/24
Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Ms. Sofia Biniaminov (Ms. B.)!!
Ms. B demonstrates exceptional dedication to creating a highly structured and engaging learning environment, ensuring that students thrive in a setting that strongly promotes Harrisburg’s 5 Foundations for Learning. Ms. B.’s commitment extends beyond the classroom as she excels in building positive, meaningful relationships with both students and their parents. By fostering open communication and trust, she has helped create a community that supports each student’s growth and success. Ms. B. is truly a wonderful addition to the Harrisburg team!
Congratulations Ms. B! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
Bump...Set....Spike! Our very own ILHS Girls Volleyball team was in the house this morning! Fun fact about the volleyball team...their coach, Ms. Raynor, happens to be one of our fabulous kinder assistants! We were happy to have them this morning! Go check out a game...these girls are working hard!!
Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Cody Pendarvis!!
Mr. Pendarvis is one of our 4th Grade Math and Science teachers. He is one of our school’s biggest cheerleaders. He constantly works to make sure all of the students in his class feel welcome, appreciated, and praised everyday. Mr. Pendarvis is passionate about meeting the needs of his students and always does his best to keep his students engaged in class. He has a positive attitude that is contagious and always has a smile on his face! His growth in his second year of teaching is readily apparent only three weeks into school. We are lucky to have such a great person on our team!
Congratulations Mr. Pendarvis! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
📣Check out this week's Tomahawk of the Week, Mr. Hudson!!📣
Mr. Hudson is our 3rd and 4th grade assistant principal. He is also our testing coordinator and our transportation supervisor. Mr. Hudson has done an unbelievable job supporting our staff and students over the past several weeks as we have navigated new bus procedures, testing requirements, and so much more! He always has a kind word for every situation and strives to make Harrisburg the best school it can be! He is growing every day as a leader and is committed to the vision of our school. Kudos to Mr. Hudson for a great start to 2024-2025!
Congratulations Mr. Hudson! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
Friday, our fourth graders participated in a Book Tasting as a culminating event, following a unit in Literary Genres. Check out these awesome readers!!
Some of our 3rd and 4th graders will be starting our Eagles program over the next few weeks. Introducing the teachers who will help them soar!
Check out this weeks Tomahawk of the Week, Haley Davis!!
"Mrs. Davis is so enthusiastic to be a teacher and it shows. She enjoys being with her class and puts so much energy into her daily activities. Her welcoming smile is always a joy to be around :)"
Congratulations Mrs. Davis! As this week's winner, you will receive a $25 gift card to Super Chix in Indian Land! Thank you Super Chix for your support!
Join us for Community Forums this fall.
View the Lancaster County School District Staff Welcome Back Celebration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cn0Dm5dZhug
View 2024-2025 Back to School
https://vimeo.com/999624484?share=copy
Tomahawk Nation is sending a huge THANK YOU to our friends at Sun City for their generous donation of school supplies! We are so blessed to have these wonderful people in our community who show up every year with carts full of pencils, paper, wipes, kleenex, and lots and lots of LOVE! Thank you, Sun City for all you do to support our school!
Join us for the Kickoff Classic on August 17th at 6:00 pm at the Andrew Jackson High Stadium.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I want to begin by extending my sincerest apologies for the confusion and frustration many of you have experienced regarding bus routes for the start of this school year. The safety of your children is our top priority, and I deeply regret that the communication surrounding their transportation has not met the standards you deserve and expect from us.
The information that was shared with you was believed to be accurate at the time of distribution. However, it has become clear that there were significant errors or omissions in the data, which have caused undue stress and concern for many families. I take full responsibility for this situation, and I understand how critical reliable transportation is for our students and families.
Please know that our transportation office is working diligently to correct these errors and will provide you with all bus route information as quickly as possible. We understand the impact this has on your daily routines and your peace of mind, and we are committed to making things right.
Moving forward, we are taking immediate steps to ensure that our communication is clear, accurate, and timely. We are also implementing additional checks and safeguards to prevent this kind of issue from occurring again in the future.
Your trust is important to us, and we are dedicated to restoring it through improved communication, transparency, and an unwavering focus on student safety. We will keep you informed of any further updates, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through these challenges. The updated link for bus routes is listed below: https://lancastercsdsc.sites.thrillshare.com/o/safety-transportation/page/safety-transportation-bus-routes
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to the transportation office. We are here to support you and your children every step of the way.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for entrusting us with the care of your children.
Yours for Excellence in Education,
Raashad Fitzpatrick, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Lancaster County School District
All Bus Routes are available. Click the link to view https://www.lancastercsd.com/o/safety-transportation/page/safety-transportation-bus-routes
BUS UPDATE:
ALL Bus Route information will be available by 2:00 p.m. via Parent Portal and the bus site URL. Bus assignments are complete, however, due to technical difficulties we are having a delay viewing the information.
