Duncanville starts slow in opening win over Lancaster, but state runner-ups ‘have something to prove this year’
- Written by Brandon George Brandon George
- Published: 31 August 2019 31 August 2019
Lancaster, TX - If it’s possible to have an eight-month hangover from a gut-wrenching state championship loss, Duncanville looked the part Friday night. Well, at least early on. But the top-ranked Panthers finally scored just before halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat Lancaster, 24-3, at Tiger Stadium in both teams' season opener.
School District Staffer On Leave After Allegedly Threatening Student With Deportation
- Written by Tribune Media Tribune Media
- Published: 29 August 2019 29 August 2019
Lancaster, TX - Parents of a 14-year-old Hispanic student at Lancaster ISD’s Obama 9th Grade Center are furious after they say a staffer threatened the teen, a U.S. citizen, with deportation.
Father says Lancaster ISD teacher body slammed his daughter in order to break up fight
- Written by Demond Fernandez Demond Fernandez
- Published: 04 October 2018 04 October 2018
Lancaster, TX - A father says he wants some answers, after seeing video of a teacher body slamming his daughter while breaking up a fight in school.
Lancaster ISD Commits to Starting College Savings Plans for Kindergarteners
- Written by Sonya Cole-Hamilton Sonya Cole-Hamilton
- Published: 17 September 2018 17 September 2018
Lancaster, TX - College admissions may seem far down the road when parents are getting their kindergarten students ready to start school. However, planning for the costs of college should not move too far down the road as well.
Lancaster ISD Announces New Campus Principals
- Written by Sonya Cole-Hamilton Sonya Cole-Hamilton
- Published: 28 August 2018 28 August 2018
Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – For the 2018-2019 school year, eight of 12 Lancaster ISD campuses have a new leader at the helm. The School Board announced principals for two elementary and three secondary campuses
Vision 2020: Lancaster ISD Bond Project Update
- Written by Rita Cook Rita Cook
- Published: 02 August 2018 02 August 2018
Lancaster, TX - Years ago, Lancaster residents approved a bond measure for school district improvements, with a 73% approval rate. Fast forward three years, and the progress made in Lancaster ISD is evident.
Wherley Makes Transition To Lancaster ISD Chief Of Police
- Written by Rita Cook Rita Cook
- Published: 17 June 2018 17 June 2018
Lancaster, TX - There is a new Lancaster Independent School Police Chief in town and he knows the city well. Chief Cliff Wherley took the oath of office for the new position on May 29 and will begin the job on June 18, 2018.
Lancaster ISD Anti-Truancy Initiative Removes Success Barriers
- Written by Joshua C. Johnson Joshua C. Johnson
- Published: 06 June 2018 06 June 2018
Lancaster, TX - Going beyond the scope of her job description, Lancaster ISD Truancy Coordinator Dona Mitchell is always thinking of new ways to positively impact and serve district students.
Lancaster High School Class of 2018’s Commencement Ceremony Featured 400+ Graduates
- Written by Sonya Cole-Hamilton Sonya Cole-Hamilton
- Published: 02 June 2018 02 June 2018
Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – More than 400 seniors from Lancaster High School walked across the stage on May 30 at the University of Texas at Arlington’s College Park Center as part of the 2018 Commencement Ceremony.
Lancaster ISD Child Nutrition Department Continues Free Annual Summer Feeding Program
- Written by Lancaster ISD Lancaster ISD
- Published: 29 May 2018 29 May 2018
Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – Healthy eating and nutritious meals are still cool even in the hot summer months. In Lancaster ISD, the Child Nutrition Department wants to ensure that all children have the opportunity to receive wholesome meals daily
