Welcome to the Solanco School District webpage. As you navigate around the webpage, you will find information about many of the programs, initiatives and accomplishments that make the Solanco School District great. Recent achievements include all seven Solanco schools, from 2002 to 2006, achieving Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) as required by No Child Left Behind (NCLB). Bart-Colerain Elementary School has received the prestigious distinction of being named a NCLB Blue Ribbon School, which honors Bart-Colerain as one of the best schools in Pennsylvania and the United States! Solanco students have won national, state and local accolades in the arts, academics and sports.

     As a recipient of a Classrooms for the Future grant, Solanco High School is integrating a wide range of technology into the curriculum of all core content areas. Solanco’s virtual academy, middle level alternative education program, and literacy across the curriculum initiative have been presented at state and national conferences. Our extended day kindergarten program provides intensive literacy support for struggling kindergarten students, allowing us to significantly close the achievement gap as these students enter first grade.
 
     The Solanco School District is a reflection of the community it serves. Certainly one of the district’s foremost strengths is our strong agrarian roots. The district is located in southern Lancaster County (the district name is derived from its location). With an area of 180 square miles, our district encompasses a great deal of farm land. One of the most popular community events is the annual Solanco Fair, held in September, which is the largest community agricultural fair without a mid-way in Pennsylvania. The Solanco School District has a booth at the fair every year that is staffed by administrators, providing them with a perfect opportunity to meet and speak with thousands of local residents.

     Within that agrarian culture, one will find a work ethic and core family values that have made our district extremely successful. Proud of our award-winning fiscal responsibility, the school district provides innovative and rigorous programs for our students that have resulted in remarkable student success and achievement! Solanco also provides, free of charge, adult education classes each year that enable local residents to learn more about computers, computer programs, the internet, digital photography and other topics of interest. Solanco achieves a great deal with its resources!

     Again, thank you for visiting the Solanco School District website, and please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.

Sincerely,

Dr. Martin J. Hudacs, Ed.D.
Superintendent