Tag: Campus Life

2026-2027, Campus Life, News

McCaskey Homecoming Returns to J.P. Gym, With Changes for 2026.

As autumn settles in at McCaskey, students are preparing for another Homecoming filled with school spirit, dancing, and time with friends. This year’s celebration, however, will bring a change in where students gather. McCaskey is moving the event from the Marriott hotel back to the J.P. Gym. Food trucks will be set up outdoors, along with other activities students can choose from. McCaskey principal Dr. … Continue reading McCaskey Homecoming Returns to J.P. Gym, With Changes for 2026.

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2026-2027, Campus Life, News, Sports

McCaskey’s New Stadium Aims to Bring the Community Together

Construction on the new Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine Stadium at the Barney Ewell Sports Complex began two years ago, but the planning process started much earlier. Talks about renovating the stadium started about 15 years ago. The School District of Lancaster (SDoL) had looked at all schools and projects and split them into phases, the stadium being included in stage four. The budget for … Continue reading McCaskey’s New Stadium Aims to Bring the Community Together

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2026-2027, Campus Life, Sports

J.P. McCaskey Snaps 22-Game Losing Streak With 39-14 Win In Return Home

On Friday evening, J.P. McCaskey returned to its newly renovated home football stadium, Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine Stadium at the Barney Ewell Sports Complex, for the first time in nearly two years. Head Coach Todd Mealy earned his first win as head coach of J.P. McCaskey, marking a milestone in his tenure leading the Red Tornado. Prior to this game, Mealy’s record as head … Continue reading J.P. McCaskey Snaps 22-Game Losing Streak With 39-14 Win In Return Home

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2026-2027, Campus Life, Sports

Friday Night Lights Return to McCaskey

McCaskey defeated the Reading Red Knights in the first game at Lancaster General Health Penn Medicine Stadium at the Barney Ewell Sports Complex, as students experienced Friday night football at home again. Having football games back on home turf is very important to McCaskey students. In senior Mya Hammond’s words, “I’m very excited, especially for my senior year, to have these last Friday nights at … Continue reading Friday Night Lights Return to McCaskey

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Campus Life

New inductees welcomed into McCaskey’s National Honor Society

By Nakaylah Kelley McCaskey has officially conducted their induction for the National Honor Society on December 5th 2024. Congratulations to the inductees.  But maybe you’re wondering what exactly is the National Honor Society? The National Honor Society is an organization that recognizes the academic and extracurricular achievements of its members. The organization prides itself on the 4 pillars that define what the NHS is all … Continue reading New inductees welcomed into McCaskey’s National Honor Society

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Campus Life, Opinion

The Case for School Email Access

By Cal Clapper Emails are a vital tool to connect people in the professional and academic worlds, but McCaskey student emails are inaccessible. Having an email address allows students to quickly and professionally contact teachers, employers, and colleges; and access information about possible internships or opportunities that could be open to them. Every McCaskey student has a school email linked to their ID number and … Continue reading The Case for School Email Access

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Campus Life, News

School board: Elementary Schools return to virtual for remainder of 2nd marking period

“These are some of the most difficult decisions that I’ve ever had to make in my life,” said Board President Dr. Edie Gallagher at the November 17 School District of Lancaster board meeting. “We receive tons of letters from parents who want their kids to be in school, and from parents who don’t want their kids to be in school. And from teachers who think … Continue reading School board: Elementary Schools return to virtual for remainder of 2nd marking period

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