🌸 BLOOMING TOGETHER // The Social Committee at Upper Allen Elementary School kicked off the year with a back-to-school flower bar—a colorful way to celebrate another year of growth and beauty!
With flowers donated by our friends at Paulus Farm, one of our sweet Wildcats even made a special bouquet for Administrative Assistant Sara Kuhn 💐—a perfect reminder of the kindness that blooms in our Wildcat family.
📸 Special thanks to Terrin Sheeder, Sara Kuhn, and Kaitlynn Dolan for sharing these photos.
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With flowers donated by our friends at Paulus Farm, one of our sweet Wildcats even made a special bouquet for Administrative Assistant Sara Kuhn 💐—a perfect reminder of the kindness that blooms in our Wildcat family.
📸 Special thanks to Terrin Sheeder, Sara Kuhn, and Kaitlynn Dolan for sharing these photos.
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📚 A NEW CHAPTER IN LEARNING // Our elementary Wildcats are diving into the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program, and you can feel the excitement in the classroom. These engaging lessons are building strong foundations in reading, writing, and communication.
📸 K-3 Literacy Coach Rebecca Morris introduces our little learners at Broad Street Elementary School and Kindergarten Academy to some of the adventures they'll go on as part of their journey to becoming confident readers and storytellers. Special shoutout to KA's Marisa Zimmerman for the photos of our Kindercats.
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📸 K-3 Literacy Coach Rebecca Morris introduces our little learners at Broad Street Elementary School and Kindergarten Academy to some of the adventures they'll go on as part of their journey to becoming confident readers and storytellers. Special shoutout to KA's Marisa Zimmerman for the photos of our Kindercats.
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🧦 🎉 Hey, Mr. Johnston—YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Let's kick off this Monday with a celebratory post! Dr. Bitz stopped by Mechanicsburg Middle School to honor Adam Johnston, who stepped in as temporary Kitchen Manager to support our food service team. His dedication and teamwork didn't go unnoticed, and to show our thanks, Dr. Bitz presented him with a special pair of Wildcat socks (only two people in the district have a pair of these socks!).
What is You Knocked Our Socks Off? It’s a new way to recognize MASD staff who go above and beyond—whether in big or small ways. When we see or hear about those moments that “knock our socks off,” Dr. Bitz surprises the honoree with a fun pair of Wildcat socks as a token of appreciation.
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What is You Knocked Our Socks Off? It’s a new way to recognize MASD staff who go above and beyond—whether in big or small ways. When we see or hear about those moments that “knock our socks off,” Dr. Bitz surprises the honoree with a fun pair of Wildcat socks as a token of appreciation.
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SAFETY FIRST // Our Transportation Department will be conducting bus evacuation drills throughout the week of September 8, 2025. 🏫🚌 These important drills happen twice a year to ensure our students know what to do in an emergency.
📢 What to Expect:
✔️ Drills will take place before school upon arrival.
✔️ Drivers will review safety procedures with students.
✔️ Morning bus drop-offs may be delayed by up to 10 minutes—thank you for your patience!
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📢 What to Expect:
✔️ Drills will take place before school upon arrival.
✔️ Drivers will review safety procedures with students.
✔️ Morning bus drop-offs may be delayed by up to 10 minutes—thank you for your patience!
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🎨 DOT DAY PREP // Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, our Wildcats at Northside Elementary School are filling art class with courage, creativity, and lots of dots! The story encourages young artists to “make their mark,” and that’s exactly what our Wildcats are doing. Later this month, we’ll celebrate Dot Day together and unveil their final creations.
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🎉 🧦 SOCKS OFF TO MR. WILLIAMS // We’re proud to share that Dr. Bitz recently delivered our very first You Knocked Our Socks Off award to DAN WILLIAMS, first-grade teacher at Broad Street Elementary!
Outside of school, Mr. Williams noticed a MASH student in need and didn’t hesitate to step in—staying by their side until help arrived. That student turned out to be one of his former first graders, a powerful reminder that the connections our teachers build last far beyond the classroom. Congratulations, Mr. Williams! 💛
🧦 What is You Knocked Our Socks Off? It’s a new way to celebrate MASD staff who go above and beyond in big and small ways. When we see or hear about these moments where staff "knocked our socks off," Dr. Bitz will surprise the honoree with a fun pair of Wildcat socks as a token of thanks.
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🐾 WILDCAT WEDNESDAY VIBES // Our very first #WildcatWednesday of the school year did not disappoint—staff across MASD brought the maroon and steel in every style imaginable. From tees and sweatshirts to sneakers and suits, the Wildcat pride was shining bright.
📸 Huge thanks to Tricia Donley for sharing this photo of members of our English Department at MASH celebrating the day!
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SCHOOL SPIRIT // The energy and encouragement of our MASH cheerleaders remind us that school spirit isn’t just about sports—it’s about belonging, teamwork, and pride in being a Wildcat. Help us give a shoutout to our amazing cheerleaders! 💛
🐾 Speaking of school spirit … our first Wildcat Wednesday of the year is almost here! Join our staff by showing your school spirit tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/3/25). Rock your maroon and steel, pull out your Wildcat gear, and let’s fill our halls with #WildcatPride.
🐾 Speaking of school spirit … our first Wildcat Wednesday of the year is almost here! Join our staff by showing your school spirit tomorrow (Wednesday, 9/3/25). Rock your maroon and steel, pull out your Wildcat gear, and let’s fill our halls with #WildcatPride.
🐾 GET COZY, STAY WILDCAT PROUD // Our Mechanicsburg Area PTO is excited to launch a custom Wildcats blanket fundraiser! Perfect for chilly game nights, movie marathons, or showing off your Wildcat pride at home. Please share with all of your Wildcat friends!
✨ Limited quantity – don’t miss out! Order by Friday, September 12, 2025.
📦 Benefits the PTOs at KA, Upper Allen, Broad Street, Shep, Northside, and Elmwood Academy - directly supporting our students.
Wrap yourself in comfort AND Wildcat spirit today! Order here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OHVpC1VoPquj4L5uLfRsVJYRi?domain=mydesigns.teamthrows.com/
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✨ Limited quantity – don’t miss out! Order by Friday, September 12, 2025.
📦 Benefits the PTOs at KA, Upper Allen, Broad Street, Shep, Northside, and Elmwood Academy - directly supporting our students.
Wrap yourself in comfort AND Wildcat spirit today! Order here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OHVpC1VoPquj4L5uLfRsVJYRi?domain=mydesigns.teamthrows.com/
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🚌 SAFETY ALWAYS // Our Wildcats at Shepherdstown Elementary School recently took part in school bus safety lessons. They practiced how to safely enter and exit the bus, learned the importance of safe behavior while riding, and more—all with the end goal of helping keep everyone safe on the road.
A big thanks to our transportation team for making sure our students start the year with the knowledge to ride safely. And special shoutout to School Bus Driver Extraordinaire Karen Hockenberry for leading our Wildcats in these safety lessons. 💛
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A big thanks to our transportation team for making sure our students start the year with the knowledge to ride safely. And special shoutout to School Bus Driver Extraordinaire Karen Hockenberry for leading our Wildcats in these safety lessons. 💛
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🛝 Nothing says back to school like laughter and playground fun! Our littlest Wildcats at Kindergarten Academy have been busy making memories, building friendships, learning together every day. 💛
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📚 LEARNING TAKES MANY FORMS // Learning isn’t just one thing—it’s a mix of moments happening all around us. Sometimes it looks like quiet focus on independent work. Other times it’s sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with a teacher, asking questions and exploring new ideas. And often, it’s the energy of teamwork, where students collaborate, share perspectives, and build solutions together.
No matter the setting, each moment adds up to growth, confidence, and discovery. That’s the heart of learning. Keep it up, Wildcats! 🐾
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No matter the setting, each moment adds up to growth, confidence, and discovery. That’s the heart of learning. Keep it up, Wildcats! 🐾
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✨ When the windows sparkle, so do our schools! Thanks to our amazing maintenance crew for keeping everything fresh and bright for our Wildcats. We couldn't do what we do without this rockstar team!
📸 Janice Detraglia, Head Custodian at Kindergarten Academy.
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📸 Janice Detraglia, Head Custodian at Kindergarten Academy.
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👕 😊 BE THE REASON SOMEONE SMILES TODAY // Nothing says Back to School like fresh shirts and Wildcat spirit! Our 2nd grade team at Upper Allen Elementary School is ready to kick off a new year of learning, laughter, and community—spreading positivity and looking great while doing it. 🐾
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🚌💛 A big Wildcat thank-you to our incredible bus and van drivers! Each day, they’re the first to greet our students in the morning and the last to send them home safely in the afternoon. Their care, patience, and dedication make a world of difference in helping our students start and end their day with a smile.
Let’s give a shoutout to these everyday heroes who keep our district moving! 👏🐾
📸 Photos of a few of our rockstar drivers. Thanks to MMS Assistant Principal Kelly Ziegler for the group photo.
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🎒 WE'RE BACK FOR FIRST DAY, ROUND TWO // We had such a great first day yesterday that we thought we'd do it all over again. 😃 Today is the first day for the second half of our K-3 students, and it looks like we're off to another great start.
📸 Our KinderCats at Kindergarten Academy are so excited to be here and full of lots of smiles. Special thanks to School Social Worker Megan Garrison for sharing the photo of our KA Car Rider Pit Crew. 😃
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📸 Our KinderCats at Kindergarten Academy are so excited to be here and full of lots of smiles. Special thanks to School Social Worker Megan Garrison for sharing the photo of our KA Car Rider Pit Crew. 😃
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Special thanks to our friends at Mechanicsburg Police Department for visiting our schools yesterday and helping to ensure our students had a smooth first day. We appreciate the partnership!
Today is day two of our staggered start for grades K-3 and we can’t wait to welcome even more Wildcats back to school.
📸 Group photo courtesy Borough of Mechanicsburg.
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🎒 FIRST DAY MAGIC // What an incredible morning as our Wildcats arrived for the first day of school today! From big smiles to excited waves, our hallways came alive with laughter, energy, and the promise of a brand-new year. 💛
It’s always a joy to see students reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and feel right at home in our schools. Together, we’re building a year filled with learning, friendships, and memories that last. 🐾
Here’s to a fantastic start to 2025–26!
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It’s always a joy to see students reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and feel right at home in our schools. Together, we’re building a year filled with learning, friendships, and memories that last. 🐾
Here’s to a fantastic start to 2025–26!
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👮♂️ We’ve got someone special joining our BACK-TO-SCHOOL CREW today! We’re thrilled to welcome Officer Mark Sanguinito as our very first District Resource Officer (DRO). He’ll be serving and supporting our Wildcats in our Upper Allen Township schools.
We’re grateful for our partnership with the Upper Allen Township Police Department that makes this possible. 💙
👋 Let’s give Officer Mark a big Wildcat welcome in the comments! And be sure to check back throughout the day for lots more first-day photos and videos.
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🐾 The classrooms are ready, the hallways are shining, the smiles are BIG, and our staff (including our favorite four-legged friends 🐶) can’t wait to welcome YOU back tomorrow. We will see you in the morning, Wildcats—it’s going to be an incredible year!
📸 Photos of staff at Elmwood Academy and Northside Elementary School.
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