District News
New-Look ‘Lancer Life’ Now Available
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (JUNE 25, 2026) — The latest edition of Lancer Life, Loyalsock Township School District’s community newsletter, is now available.
Featuring a refreshed design and renewed focus on storytelling, the redesigned publication highlights many of the achievements, milestones and memorable moments that defined the spring semester and conclusion of the 2025-26 school year. Readers will find stories celebrating the Class of 2026, student accomplishments, district honors, academic and extracurricular successes, and the people and programs that make up the Lancer school community.
LTMS 4th Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (JUNE 22, 2026) — Loyalsock Township Middle School released the year’s fourth marking period honor roll listing. One hundred and thirty-one students in grades six through eight are named as having earned their status on the high honor roll or honor roll roster.
LTHS 4th Marking Period Honor Roll Listing Released
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (JUNE 22, 2026) — Loyalsock Township High School released the year’s fourth marking period honor roll listing. Two hundred and two students in grades nine through 12 are named as having earned their status on the high honor roll or honor roll roster.
119 Receive Diplomas During LTHS’s 65th Commencement Ceremony
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (JUNE 8, 2026) — Loyalsock Township High School celebrated the accomplishments, memories and future aspirations of 119 graduates during commencement on June 5 at Kenneth M. Robbins Stadium.
Principal Stephen Hafele welcomed graduates, families and guests to the school’s 65th commencement ceremony, reflecting on the evening’s “Moments in the Light” theme. He reminded graduates that while the light often shines on achievements and accomplishments, some of life’s most meaningful moments are those defined by integrity, courage and compassion.
The Lancer Foundation Announces 2026 LTHS Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (MAY 29, 2026) — The Lancer Foundation has named Dr. Erica Rauff, a 2003 graduate of Loyalsock Township High School (LTHS), as this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Rauff was formally recognized during Thursday evening’s senior awards ceremony, where she returned to campus to reflect on her educational journey and spend time with students, sharing stories from her years at Loyalsock and the experiences that led her from years as a Lancer to a career in higher education, research and public health.
Schick Elementary Earns Career Ready PA Banner
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (MAY 27, 2026) — Donald E. Schick Elementary School has earned a Career Ready PA banner through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and Remake Learning Days after surpassing the benchmark established through the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge.
LTHS Senior Awarded $2,500 Chick-fil-A Scholarship
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (MAY 1, 2026) — Loyalsock Township High School (LTHS) senior Cashlin Rogers was recently awarded a $2,500 Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship. Rogers, a part-time employee at the food chain’s Williamsport location, is among the more than 16,000 company team members to receive a portion of the $29 million granted in scholarships this year “to help them pursue their dreams of a remarkable future,” according to the business’s website.
Schick Elementary Music Program Earns National Advocacy in Action Award
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (APRIL 29, 2026) — The Donald E. Schick Elementary School band program was named a 2026 Advocacy in Action Award recipient for Elementary Excellence by Music for All. The Advocacy in Action Awards recognize innovative music education programs and educators nationwide that demonstrate exceptional impact in their schools and communities.
LTSD Among Nation’s ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ for 16th Consecutive Year
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (APRIL 27, 2026) — Loyalsock Township School District has once again been recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. This is the 16th year that LTSD has received the designation, which is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students.
LTHS FBLA Members Earn Top Finishes, National Qualification at State Leadership Conference
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (APRIL 22, 2026) — Led by a national qualification from Hannah Bastian, Loyalsock Township High School (LTHS) students earned multiple top finishes at the Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference recently in Harrisburg.
LTHS Honors 84 Students at Annual Recognition Breakfast
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (APRIL 21, 2026) — Loyalsock Township High School (LTHS) continued its decades-long tradition on Friday, April 17, by hosting its annual Student Recognition Breakfast to celebrate students who make a meaningful impact on the school community. A total of 84 students were honored during the event, each selected by faculty members for the positive difference they bring to the school environment.
2 LTHS Students Headed to Ivy League Schools
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (APRIL 20, 2026) — Two Loyalsock Township High School (LTHS) seniors are headed to Ivy League schools this fall. Gabriel Danley has committed to attend Brown University, where he plans to study biology and pursue a career in conservation research. Adam Ghayyada will attend Princeton University, majoring in operations research and financial engineering and plans to become a financial analyst.