Kindergarten through 9th grade in the School District of Lancaster head back to school on Monday, August 27th; grades 10, 11, and 12 start back the next day, Tuesday, August 28th.
Click here for a complete list of important school dates.
It’s back to school time in Lancaster, and there are plenty of ways to save on school gear, clothing, and more. Check out our favorite ways to save below.
Tanger Factory Outlets
Back to school means new clothes, and this summer, Tanger Outlets is offering a ton of great deals for back to school savings.
Visit the Tanger Factory Outlets website to review coupons, sales, and giveaways to your favorite outlet stores.
Coupons.com
Coupons.com is great to check out before you head off to the mall or department store. Stores like Macy’s, Target, J.C. Penny’s, Staples, and OfficeMax offer a lot of great back to school deals, but you can double up by printing extra coupons from Coupons.com.
The School District of Lancaster
As the summer winds down, the Lancaster Public School District will host several activities and events to help kids get ready for the upcoming school year. Events include open houses, orientations, a back to school picnic, ice cream social, and more.
Check out the School District’s calendar or contact your kid’s local school to learn more.
Youth Week
Youth week isn’t a back to school event, but it does give Lancaster kids the opportunity to participate in a week’s worth of activities at a reduced cost or even for free.
Activities include laser tag, roller skating, and ice skating; plus, free face painting, haircuts, and a backpack giveaway. Enjoy music, food, and fun with the whole family.
Youth Week begins Wednesday, August 8th. Registration is required. For more information call 717-615-4498 or learn more online.
Comcast
These days, kids are expected to have a reliable internet connection to do their homework. But internet can be expensive, and for some it’s unaffordable.
Comcast offers an Internet Essentials program to low-income households with school-aged children. Eligible families can sign up to receive 10 Mbps internet speed for just $9.95 per month plus tax.
To find out if your household qualifies for service, click here.
We hope you and your kids view these events and savings as an opportunity to spend more quality time together before the school year kicks off.
We wish you and your family a year of good grades, great teachers, and safe fun!