Mechanicsburg Area School District

👏 Congratulations to our M&T Bank John Travers Award nominees — Taryn Zerby and Joshua Smith! Taryn (Tennis – 3 varsity letters) and Josh (Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, Track & Field – 11 varsity letters combined) have excelled both on the field and in the classroom, representing Mechanicsburg with pride. 🏅 Josh, who will attend Princeton University, was also selected as a finalist for this prestigious award, which honors well-rounded student-athletes for their performance, academics, and community service. We’re proud of you both! #WildcatPride

🎉CHEERS TO OUR GIRLS ON THE RUN // Our Wildcats have been training hard, building confidence, and supporting one another every step of the way. We’re so proud of their determination, teamwork, and positive spirit. 🏃‍♀️ Way to go, Girls on the Run—YOU INSPIRE US ALL. Special shoutout to our staff and community volunteers who support this program, too. 👟 📸 Photos shared courtesy Kindergarten Academy Teacher Marisa Zimmerman.

👏 PAWS FOR APPLAUSE // For Teacher Appreciation Week, each staff member at Mechanicsburg Middle School received a one-of-a-kind word splash frame filled with adjectives their students see in them—kind, inspiring, funny, and more! A beautiful reminder of the impact that every single staff member across the district makes every day. Please show them some ❤️ in the comments. 📸 Thank you to School Social Worker Jess Long for sharing these photos. #WildcatPride

🩺 HAPPY NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY // From caring for scraped knees to calming worried hearts, our school nurses across the district do it all with compassion and a smile. Thank you for keeping our Wildcats healthy, safe, and supported every day. Today we celebrate you, every day we appreciate you. 📸 Elmwood Academy celebrated their school nurses in a "SWEET" way. Photos shared courtesy Jill Bretz. #WildcatPride

♻️ TRASH TO TREASURE // Wildcats at Elmwood Academy recently took a Community-Based Instruction trip to the York County Resource Recovery Center, where they learned what really happens after the trash truck pulls away. From waste to watts, we discovered how garbage is turned into electricity, and how we can all do our part to help reduce pollution. 💡 📸 Check out a few snapshots, shared courtesy Anne Yohn, of our Wildcats in action, learning how small changes can make a big impact! #WildcatPride

👏CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE // Please help us celebrate Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School seniors Madeline Bitz (left) and Madison Fissel (right), who were recently recognized by the Cumberland County Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees as educational scholarship winners. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence

WACKY HAIR WEDNESDAY // Heads were turning and styles were swirling at Northside Elementary School yesterday as students and staff showed their spirit for Wacky Hair Wednesday. From colorful buns to noodle-defying ponytails, our Wildcats rocked some seriously wild ‘dos. 📸 Photos courtesy Cori Shaffer, Northside’s Administrative Assistant to the Principal. #WildcatPride

🚌🛑 PLEASE SHARE THI S SCHOOL BUS SAFETY REMINDER // As previously shared, starting May 5, all Mechanicsburg Area School District school buses will be equipped with stop arm cameras to help enforce school bus safety laws. Drivers who illegally pass a stopped bus with flashing red lights may receive a violation by mail. This program is in partnership with BusPatrol and our local police departments. Know the law. Keep our Wildcats safe. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.mbgsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=838760&type=d&pREC_ID=2665518

✨PROM MAGIC // Last week, our Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Wildcats danced the night away at a prom to remember. From stylish suits to sparkling gowns, it was a night full of laughter, friendship, and unforgettable memories. 💃🕺 📸 Check out some of the magical moments from throughout the evening.

✨ Second-grade Wildcats had a glittery good time during their recent monthly classroom meeting with Dr. Lisa Mandia, School Counselor at Broad Street Elementary School. They talked about ways to work through everyday challenges, practiced a fun breathing technique called “bubble breath,” and made glitter wands to help them stay focused. 📸 Photos courtesy Abigail Souder, second grade teacher at Broad Street.

🐥 The best days are even brighter when you get to visit with baby chicks. Just ask some of our Wildcats at Shepherdstown Elementary School, who recently stopped by third grade to spend some time with a few feathered friends. Peep peep hooray for moments like these! 📸 Photos of smiling Wildcats courtesy Shep’s Courtney Robison. #WildcatPride

Our seventh grade health classes at Mechanicsburg Middle School recently learned important lessons about drug safety and community awareness. 🚔 Thank you to our local police partners for visiting and leading these important conversations. This is a valuable opportunity for students to hear firsthand from experts and trusted community members about the dangers of drugs and their impact on individuals, families, and the greater community. We’re grateful for their partnership and support! 📸 Photo shared courtesy Dr. Katie Hanford, MMS Health and PE Teacher. #WildcatPride

🎉 SENIORS IN FOCUS // Please join us in congratulating Nadia Hunter, a MASH senior and student intern at Chartwell Law. Nadia was recently selected unanimously as the recipient of the Empower Scholarship during PenWell Law’s annual Young Women in Law program. This fall, Nadia will attend Drexel University to major in economics. 🐉 Special thanks to Jeff Luttermoser and our incredible MASH Career Services team for making FUTURE FOCUSED, hands-on experiences like this possible for our Wildcats! PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF THE CLASS OF 2025: If you would like your soon-to-be Wildcat grad to potentially be featured in a future “Seniors in Focus” post, please send a photo of your student along with their future plans to PR@mbgsd.org. We will randomly select seniors to be featured throughout the month of May. 📸 Nadia, second from left in second row, with program attendees. #WildcatPride

🌍✈️ WORLD TRAVELERS // Our Wildcats at MASH traveled the world on Wednesday—without ever leaving the Wildcat Activity Center. Student Council hosted the 3rd Annual Cultural Heritage Day, where our Wildcats picked up passports and explored incredible displays created by their peers, celebrating cultures and traditions from around the globe. 📸 Photos shared courtesy of Elyas Myers and Sarah Williams. #WildcatPride

🚌🛑 BUS SAFETY PROGRAM LAUNCHES MAY 5, 2025 - PLEASE SHARE // Mechanicsburg Area School District has partnered with BusPatrol and our friends at Mechanicsburg Police Department, Upper Allen Township Police Department, and Shiremanstown Police Department to launch a new school bus safety program in line with PA Motor Vehicle Code § 3345. As part of the program, all school buses transporting our Wildcats will be outfitted with stop arm photo enforcement cameras to detect vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses while the stop sign is out and red lights are engaged. Footage obtained of a vehicle that illegally passes the stopped bus is then shared with the police department to determine whether to issue a violation by mail. The violation is reviewed by law enforcement and, once approved, a notice of violation is sent to the registered vehicle owner by mail. The program will officially launch on Monday, May 5, 2025. Learn more about this program and school bus safety laws here - https://www.mbgsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=838760&type=d&pREC_ID=2665518 Know the law. Keep our Wildcats safe.

☀️ SPRING VIBES IN FULL BLOOM // There’s nothing quite like warm sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a dandelion wish waiting to be made. 🌼 Stephen, a young Wildcat at Broad Street Elementary School, is soaking in every moment—and we hope you're enjoying spring just as much! 📸 Photo courtesy second grade teacher Caitlin Doyle.

🍦SCOOP, THERE IT IS // A big thank you to everyone who came out to support our recent Kindergarten Academy PTO fundraiser at Rakestraws—and to our amazing staff who traded in their gradebooks and more for ice cream scoops, serving as our celebrity scoopers! 📸 Photo of School Counselor Kayce Heck with some of our young Wildcats. #WildcatPride

👏 CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE // Help us celebrate our talented Wildcat musician, junior Braden Cavada, a viola player who earned a spot in the PMEA All-State Orchestra Festival held earlier this month in the Poconos. As a standout performer in our MASH Philharmonic Orchestra, his dedication, skill, and passion for music have truly set him apart. We’re so proud to see Braden represent MASD on a statewide stage! 📸 Photos shared. courtesy MASH music teacher LaShae Willits. #WildcatPride

🌎 Our second-grade Wildcats at Broad Street Elementary School celebrated Earth Day yesterday with a science experiment. They learned how oil spills affect birds and tested a “mystery ingredient” to clean feathers—spoiler alert: it was Dawn dish soap! Learning, experimenting, and making connections to real-world science — that’s how we grow future changemakers! 💚 📸 Photos shared courtesy of Ms. Doyle, Mrs. Meassick, Mrs. Harper, and Mrs. Souder, second-grade teachers at Broad Street, #WildcatPride

🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep our schools, departments, and offices running smoothly! From warm welcomes at the front desk to organizing ALL THE THINGS—your kindness, patience, and superpowers don’t go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families each day! Today we celebrate you, every day we appreciate you. 📸 Photos of a few of the many amazing Administrative Assistants from across our district. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence