🧹 NATIONAL CUSTODIAL WORKERS RECOGNITION DAY // Today we celebrate ALL of our amazing custodians and buildings & grounds crews across MASD! 💙 From classrooms to cafeterias, playgrounds to hallways, you keep our schools safe, clean, and welcoming every single day — and we are so grateful. Today we celebrate you. Every day we appreciate you.

📸 Northside Elementary School sends a shoutout to their very own Mr. Kevin, Ms. Jennifer, and Ms. Lacey. Northside staff tell us that Mr. Kevin is quick to jump in to help with everything from water spills to playground clean-ups, always making sure the job is done right. Ms. Jennifer brings smiles and joy by decorating spaces like the faculty room — even surprising staff with a special touch for Custodian Day. And together with Ms. Lacey, this trio ensures Northside shines for students and staff alike. 🐾

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about 2 hours ago, MBGSD
Man standing in front of a sign with paper towels. He's being funny.
Toilet paper and paper towels with a thank you note.
Paper towels on a table.
🗓️ SCHEDULE REMINDER // As a reminder, there is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 3, 2025. Thank you for giving our staff this opportunity to learn, grow, and bring these lessons back to their classrooms and programs.

📸 If you attended the Upper Allen Township fall festival earlier this month, you may have spotted our friends from the Mechanicsburg Area Recreation Department.
about 6 hours ago, MBGSD
A graphic that says Calendar Reminder: October 3 no school. It also includes a photo of a group of adults behind a display table.
❄️ SCIENCE IN ACTION // Our 8th-grade scientists in Abby Thornton’s class at Mechanicsburg Middle School got hands-on with some cool experiments — literally! Using dry ice, students explored states of matter and chemical reactions in action. The excitement (and fog!) filled the room as curiosity came to life.

Way to go, Wildcats — keep asking questions and discovering the world around you! 🐾

📸 Shoutout to Melissa Coffman for capturing these hands-on learning experiences.

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about 8 hours ago, MBGSD
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.

🐾 WILDCAT WEDNESDAY SPIRIT // Our Shep Wildcats didn’t just show up…they showed out! 💥 From maroon & steel gear to Wildcat pride shining bright, our Shep family brought the energy today. Keep rocking that #WildcatWednesday spirit — tradition, pride, and excellence look good on you!

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1 day ago, MBGSD
Two young boys at lunch showing off their school tshirts.
A young student wearing a maroon school shirt.
☀️ Recess = smiles, games, and fresh air! 🌳⚽️ Our Wildcats love their time outside to run, play, and recharge before heading back to class.

📸 Students at Broad Street Elementary School make the most of their recess time.

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2 days ago, MBGSD
Students climb during recess
Students swing during recess
A young boy plays kickball at recess.
A young boy kids a ball at recess.
Two girls tossing and catching a wiffle ball at recess
Students climb during recess
Students swing during recess
three young boys play kickball at recess

🧦 YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Today we’re celebrating Tammy Wilburn, our amazing reading aide at Kindergarten Academy! She’s gone above and beyond to support students and staff—jumping in wherever help was needed and making sure our youngest readers kept growing.

Thank you, Ms. Wilburn, for your dedication, flexibility, and heart. You’ve truly earned your Wildcat socks! 🐾❤️

3 days ago, MBGSD
A superintendent presents a staff member with a pair of branded socks
👑 HOMECOMING ROYALTY // Meet your 2025 Homecoming Court! These Wildcats will take the field Friday night as part of our Homecoming celebration. 🐾

Queen’s Court: (left to right) Lucy Morisani, Adra Willits, Johanna Runkle, Penny Lemin, Madi Dollman
King's Court: Jack DeLuca, Drake Dawson, Noah Apple, Daniel Wenger. Not pictured: Finley Bupp

📸 Thanks to NaTasha Clever for the photos of our MASH royalty.

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3 days ago, MBGSD
A group of five young ladies standing next to each other in front of a painted cement wall.
A group of four young men standing next to each other in front of a painted cement wall.

🍎 APPLE DAY = A BUSHEL OF FUN // From taste-testing to crafts to games, our Wildcats in Lauren Cerio's class at Shepherdstown Elementary School made sweet memories on Friday while learning all about apples.

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4 days ago, MBGSD
A student sits at a table wearing a Happy Apple Day hat and taste testing apple foods.
It's apple day sign
A student sits at a table wearing a Happy Apple Day hat and taste testing apple foods.
Parts of an Apple classroom project
A student sits at a table wearing a Happy Apple Day hat and tastetesting apple foods.
The inside of a classroom that is ready for Apple Day
Life cycle of an apple classroom project
A student sits at a table wearing a Happy Apple Day hat and tastetesting apple foods.
Parts of an Apple classroom project
🏃‍♀️ Big cheers for Sybil and Kate, who raced with heart and proudly repped Mechanicsburg Middle School XC at the Ben Bloser Bulldog Invitational last weekend! Way to go, Wildcats! 🙌

📸 Thanks to Keith Shively for sharing this photo.

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5 days ago, MBGSD
Two girls standing beside each other in maroon tank tops as they prep to run a XC meet
🇺🇸 SALUTE TO SERVICE // Before last week's home game, we held our annual Salute to Service—honoring our veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders. Please join us in thanking these local heroes for their dedication to our country and community. 👏

📸 On-field photos courtesy Wildcat supporter Pat Grill. Our very own Josh Brown caught a few shots from the press box.

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6 days ago, MBGSD
Military personnel presenting the colors.
Cheerleader on sidelines of football game wearing a camo shirt and holding pom poms.
People lining a football field as they unravel a large American flag.
People lining a football field as they unravel a large American flag.
Cheerleaders holding sign for football players to run through.
People lining a football field as they unravel a large American flag.
Veterans on a football field for a Salute to Service ceremony
Volunteers standing at an empty table that signifies military personnel who have passed.
💼❤️ HAPPY HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS DAY // Today we celebrate the heart of our district — our amazing HR team! From recruiting the best and brightest Wildcats to supporting staff every step of the way, they keep our schools running strong. 🌟

Today we celebrate you. Every day we appreciate you. Join us in thanking them for all they do for our Wildcat Family! 🙌

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6 days ago, MBGSD
Three ladies standing arm in arm in a hallway.
☔💜 In the middle of this morning’s downpour, one act of kindness stood out. As Wildcats arrived and the halls at Elmwood Academy filled with damp shoes and dripping umbrellas, Librarian Nate Chesky saw a student on crutches and knew the slick floors could be a risk. Without hesitation, he scooped her onto his back and carried her safely to class.

For this thoughtful act, he earned a visit from Dr. Bitz, who presented Mr. Chesky with a pair of our You Knocked Our Socks Off socks 🧦 — a small token of gratitude for going above and beyond.

Moments like this remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat Family—looking out for one another, rain or shine. 🌟

📸 Special shoutout to 4th grade teacher Heather Strock for capturing this moment in action, and sharing for us to celebrate.

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7 days ago, MBGSD
Two adult educators kneeling beside a Caution, Wet Floor sign.
A teacher carrying a student on his back while another carries crutches and an umbrella.
📚 READING SUPERSTARS // All summer long, Wildcats at Northside Elementary School powered up to the challenge with 15 minutes of reading a day 📖 — and their reward? A glow-tacular Reading Party! 💡 With finger flashlights in hand, these bookworms proved reading really does make you shine.

Who needs a nightlight when you’ve got Wildcats who shine this bright?

📸 Shoutout to Reading Teacher Wendy Arentz for capturing this glowing celebration.

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7 days ago, MBGSD
Students reading with glow in the dark finger lights
Students reading with glow in the dark finger lights
Students on the floor reading with glow in the dark finger lights
Students on the floor reading with glow in the dark finger lights
Student laying on the floor reading with glow in the dark finger lights
Student wearing glow in the dark hat and necklace
Student wearing glow in the dark hat and necklace
Student wearing glow in the dark hat and necklace
Group of students wearing glow in the dark hats and necklaces
Student wearing glow in the dark hat and necklace
🌍✉️ GLOBAL CONNECTIONS // Wildcats in Joshua Arvey’s class at Elmwood Academy recently teamed up with students in France for a special pen pal project. To help their new friends get to know them, students snapped photos showing who they are and where they live—then paired each picture with a caption to bring it to life.

From snapshots of our school to scenes across the community, these Wildcats are spreading the Wildcat Way across the ocean. 💌🐾

📸 Shoutout to Mr. Arvey for capturing this globe-trotting learning activity in action.

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8 days ago, MBGSD
Students sitting at a desk writing on notecards
Students writing on notecards and notebooks while sitting at a desk
Photos of landmarks on a whiteboard in a classroom
A teacher helping a student write on a notecard
Student sitting at a desk writing on a notecard
Students writing on notecards while standing at a table
Student writing on a blue notecard

♪🥁 MUSIC IN THE PARK // REMINDER: The Mechanicsburg Music Alliance will host its 27th annual Music in the Park on September 27, 2025. Join us at John H Frederick Field at Memorial Park. Gates open at 5:00 PM, opening remarks/National Anthem at 5:50 PM, and the first of several high school marching bands takes the field at 6:00 PM.

Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School's Maroon Machine will perform their 2025 show, “The Butterfly Effect,” in exhibition at approximately 7:30 PM. Marching bands from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Shippensburg University will also perform for the enjoyment of all.

🎟️ For tickets: https://givebutter.com/MITP2025

📸 He did it again! Wildcat supporter and photographer Pat Grill captured these beautiful photos of our very own Maroon Machine performing at a recent football game. Thank you!

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8 days ago, MBGSD
A member of the color guard wearing a colorful costume and carrying a flag.
Members of the marching band playing during a show
A color guard member performing during a show
Members of the marching band playing during a show
Members of the marching band playing during a show
Members of the marching band playing during a show
Members of the marching band playing during a show
Members of a marching band performing during a show
Members of the marching band playing during a show
Members of the marching band playing during a show
💡 Our maintenance teams play an integral role in helping to keep our schools running strong 💪 — and our seasonal employees are a big part of that success. Meet Victor, a recent Gettysburg College grad, and Derek, a hardworking MASH senior. We’re grateful for their hard work — and for every member of our maintenance crew who goes above and beyond for our Wildcat community! 🙌

📸 Shoutout to Facilities Director Erick Hoffman for the photo.

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9 days ago, MBGSD
Two maintenance workers standing beside each other, hands crossed in front of them.
🤜🤛 NEWSMAKER // Special shoutout to our friends at ABC 27 News for spotlighting Mechanicsburg Middle School Principal Joel Yohn as a HOMETOWN HERO.

Every Friday, the middle school comes alive with positivity thanks to “Fist Bump Friday.” Mr. Yohn dons his signature FBF t-shirt and greets students, staff, and parents with fist bumps to start the day on an upbeat note.

What began as a simple gesture has now grown into a school-wide movement. Bus drivers, the District Resource Officer, and countless staff members have joined in, creating a culture where fist bumps and smiles ripple throughout the building. The movement’s impact is so strong that a sixth grader recently surprised Mr. Yohn with oversized “fist gloves,” a playful gift that highlights just how meaningful the tradition has become for students.

This is more than just a Friday ritual—it’s a story of how one leader’s small act of positivity has sparked a wave of connection, belonging, and joy.

Thank you, Mr. Yohn.

CHECK OUT THE NEWSCAST HERE: https://www.abc27.com/community/hometown-hero/mechanicsburg-middle-school-principal-celebrates-fridays-with-fist-bumps/

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9 days ago, MBGSD
A principal holding up oversized "fist" gloves for Fist Bump Friday.
A police officer giving fist bumps to students.
A principal giving high fives in the car line

🪄🧦 HEY, MRS. BURGER—YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // When it comes to keeping things running smoothly, Jessie is our behind-the-scenes logistics wizard — the organizer, orderer, and knower of all things CKLA. Thanks to her tireless work, our elementary team successfully launched CKLA this year.

From being spotted knee-deep in boxes of supplies (new shipments arriving daily!) to making sure every last detail was covered, Jessie’s commitment to this project truly knocked our socks off. We couldn’t have done it without her!

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10 days ago, MBGSD
A man and woman stand behind and beside a pile of boxes.
🏈 Relationships that matter most often start with something simple—like a game of catch.

We love seeing our District Resource Officer, Officer Mark, connect with our students on and off the field. These moments build trust, belonging, and smiles that last well beyond the school day. And we’re so grateful for strong partnerships with our local police departments and for the ways they support the success and safety of every Wildcat. 💙

👏 We'd love it if you would give Officer Mark a round of applause in the comments.

📸 Special thanks to Abbie Thompson, third-grade teacher at Upper Allen Elementary School, for capturing this special moment.

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12 days ago, MBGSD
A police officer plays catch with a group of young students on a school playground.
🚌 SAFETY FIRST // Last week, Wildcats across the district participated in bus evacuation drills. These important exercises give students the chance to practice what to do in case of an emergency while riding the bus.

By pausing to review safety procedures together, we help ensure that every student knows how to respond quickly and calmly if the need ever arises. Safety always comes first in MASD. 💛

📸 Thanks to Nick Wilson, Supervisor of Student Affairs and Safety, for the photos of our Wildcats in action.

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13 days ago, MBGSD
Students practicing how to safely exit the back of a school bus in an emergency.
Students practicing how to safely exit the back of a school bus in an emergency.
Students practicing how to safely exit the back of a school bus in an emergency.