TWO-HOUR DELAY // Due to the possibility of a refreeze, all Mechanicsburg Area School District schools will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Special shoutout to our crews at MASD and the road crews in our local municipalities and PennDOT for all of their hard work in making sure roads, parking lots, and sidewalks are passable and safe for our Wildcats!
🧦 HEY ASHLEY, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // When a family needed extra support with paperwork, Transportation Director Ashley Warzynski stepped in with patience and care. She walked them through each step, helped with data entry, and made sure they felt seen, supported, and connected. It’s moments like these that bring the Wildcat Way to life. Thank you, Ashley! 💜
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#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
🎁 IT TAKES A VILLAGE // Huge thanks to our incredible school social workers and our amazing community volunteers who came together again this holiday season to support Wildcat families through the Sheetz for the Kidz program.
Bundled up and full of generosity, this team worked side by side to pack and distribute holiday gifts—making the season a little brighter for families across our district. We’re so grateful for the care, compassion, and community spirit that make moments like this possible.
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Bundled up and full of generosity, this team worked side by side to pack and distribute holiday gifts—making the season a little brighter for families across our district. We’re so grateful for the care, compassion, and community spirit that make moments like this possible.
#WildcatPride
🏈 D1-BOUND // Congratulations to MASH seniors and student-athletes Collin Stare and Jimmy DeWire who recently committed to continuing their sport at the collegiate level. Collin will play football for Central Michigan University and Jimmy will play football at Sacred Heart University.
📸 Photos shared courtesy Patrick Grill.
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📸 Photos shared courtesy Patrick Grill.
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🏗️💜 BUILDING BIG DREAMS // Our new Architecture Centers at Northside and Broad Street are officially open — and the joy, creativity, and “ah-ha” moments inside are something special.
From exploring architectural marvels to designing their own creations, our young Wildcats are collaborating, problem-solving, and persevering with excitement and pride. Art Teacher Rachel Connell says watching students find their spark has been truly unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at the Wildcat Foundation for bringing these learning spaces to life through their grant program. The impact is already being felt.
📸 Special thanks to Mrs. Connell for capturing these moments.
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From exploring architectural marvels to designing their own creations, our young Wildcats are collaborating, problem-solving, and persevering with excitement and pride. Art Teacher Rachel Connell says watching students find their spark has been truly unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at the Wildcat Foundation for bringing these learning spaces to life through their grant program. The impact is already being felt.
📸 Special thanks to Mrs. Connell for capturing these moments.
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🐾🎤 WILDCATS WITH A VOICE // Last night, four of our young Wildcats from Northside Elementary School took the mic at the Board of School Directors meeting to share how their learning is growing through CKLA.
Speaking at a board meeting is tough even for adults — but Charlotte, Kamiyah, Evelyn, and Audrey showed incredible poise, confidence, and heart. We couldn’t be prouder of their bravery and their excitement for learning. 📚
Way to go, Wildcats. 💜
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Speaking at a board meeting is tough even for adults — but Charlotte, Kamiyah, Evelyn, and Audrey showed incredible poise, confidence, and heart. We couldn’t be prouder of their bravery and their excitement for learning. 📚
Way to go, Wildcats. 💜
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🎁 WILDCAT ELVES IN ACTION // From jackets to school supplies and everything in between, each gift tells a story of community coming together. Thank you to our friends at Operation Wildcat and to their supports from across the community for making OW's Project Gift Box a beautiful reminder of what it means to take care of one another. 💛
📸 Members of our facilities team brave the cold to wheel in boxes and racks of gifts that will become part of this month's Project Gift Box, as coordinated and distributed by Operation Wildcat.
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📸 Members of our facilities team brave the cold to wheel in boxes and racks of gifts that will become part of this month's Project Gift Box, as coordinated and distributed by Operation Wildcat.
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🧦 HEY KAIT, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Big cheers for Kait Dolan, 2nd grade teacher and chair of Upper Allen's staff Social Committee, whose leadership is elevating connection and belonging across the building.
From thoughtful goal-setting to creating intentional opportunities for staff to engage and recharge together, Kait’s impact is unmistakable. In fact, her work has been so impactful that Dr. Bitz dropped by an after-school music trivia event to surprise her with a special pair of Wildcat socks.
Thank you, Kait, for bringing our staff together and strengthening our Wildcat community. 💜🐾
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From thoughtful goal-setting to creating intentional opportunities for staff to engage and recharge together, Kait’s impact is unmistakable. In fact, her work has been so impactful that Dr. Bitz dropped by an after-school music trivia event to surprise her with a special pair of Wildcat socks.
Thank you, Kait, for bringing our staff together and strengthening our Wildcat community. 💜🐾
#YouKnockedOurSocksOff #WildcatPride
🎉 UPDATE: SHE'S PRINCETON-BOUND // We recently introduced you to Chelsea Guan, a MASH Senior who was named a 2025 QuestBridge National College Match Finalist. WE'VE GOT AN AMAZING UPDATE! Chelsea got word that she has officially matched through the program — earning a full four-year scholarship to Princeton University! 🐾➡️🐯
QuestBridge connects outstanding students with life-changing educational opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges, and Chelsea truly shines. At MASH, she’s a leader in every way — co-captain of Speech & Debate, a contributor to the school newspaper, a talented violinist, and a dedicated Link Leader supporting our younger Wildcats.
We are so proud of her incredible accomplishment and can’t wait to watch her continue to soar as a future Tiger. 📚
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QuestBridge connects outstanding students with life-changing educational opportunities at some of the nation’s top colleges, and Chelsea truly shines. At MASH, she’s a leader in every way — co-captain of Speech & Debate, a contributor to the school newspaper, a talented violinist, and a dedicated Link Leader supporting our younger Wildcats.
We are so proud of her incredible accomplishment and can’t wait to watch her continue to soar as a future Tiger. 📚
#WildcatPride #QuestBridgeMatch #FutureTiger
🎄🎶 HOLIDAY SOUNDS OF THE SEASON // Helps us give a special shoutout to members of our talented MASH marching band who recently volunteered their time to bring some extra cheer to the Upper Allen Tree Lighting Festival.
They filled the evening with festive holiday music and Wildcat spirit — a perfect way to kick off the season. 💜 Thank you to our musicians for sharing your gifts with the community!
📸 Thank you, Nadia Renoll, Alyson Garland, and Jess Long, for capturing these moments for us to share with the community.
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They filled the evening with festive holiday music and Wildcat spirit — a perfect way to kick off the season. 💜 Thank you to our musicians for sharing your gifts with the community!
📸 Thank you, Nadia Renoll, Alyson Garland, and Jess Long, for capturing these moments for us to share with the community.
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🐾 TWINNING // When our assistant principal at Elmwood Academy and one of our young Wildcats show up in matching boots, we have to snap a photo. Matching boots, matching smiles — and hopefully not a long-term style trend for either of them.
No matter the footwear, we’re always here to support, connect, and care for our Wildcats. 💜
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No matter the footwear, we’re always here to support, connect, and care for our Wildcats. 💜
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🎓 FUTURE-FOCUSED WILDCATS // Our Broad Street Wildcats took another exciting step toward their futures yesterday when they welcomed Dr. Bowman, MASD Assistant Superintendent, to share insights about his career and the many paths that lead to making a difference in a school community.
Guided by our incredible Student Ambassadors and supported by Dr. Mandia, students asked thoughtful questions and explored what it means to find a career that sparks passion and purpose.
Opportunities like these help our Wildcats see that their futures are wide open — and that with curiosity, confidence, and hard work, they can go anywhere. 🚀
📸 Thanks to our friends at Broad Street for sharing this moment with us.
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Guided by our incredible Student Ambassadors and supported by Dr. Mandia, students asked thoughtful questions and explored what it means to find a career that sparks passion and purpose.
Opportunities like these help our Wildcats see that their futures are wide open — and that with curiosity, confidence, and hard work, they can go anywhere. 🚀
📸 Thanks to our friends at Broad Street for sharing this moment with us.
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🎄 THANK YOU, MECHANICSBURG! // Please help us give thanks to our friends at Operation Wildcat for another successful Project Tannenbaum distribution night. Because of their hard work — and our generous community — 76 families received trees, ornaments, lights, wreaths, garland, stockings, and more. 💜
Special thanks to every volunteer and supporter who donated, sorted, organized, and distributed items. Your kindness continues to brighten the season for our Wildcats. 🐾
🎁 LAST CALL TO SUPPORT PROJECT GIFT BOX! Operation Wildcat is still welcoming gift card donations to help support families across the district. Gift cards may be dropped off at the MASD District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than today, Friday, December 5, 2025.
Sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/
Learn more: https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects
📸 Photos courtesy Operation Wildcat.
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Special thanks to every volunteer and supporter who donated, sorted, organized, and distributed items. Your kindness continues to brighten the season for our Wildcats. 🐾
🎁 LAST CALL TO SUPPORT PROJECT GIFT BOX! Operation Wildcat is still welcoming gift card donations to help support families across the district. Gift cards may be dropped off at the MASD District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than today, Friday, December 5, 2025.
Sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/
Learn more: https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects
📸 Photos courtesy Operation Wildcat.
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📚 It’s Day 67, which can only mean one thing … Shepherdstown Elementary School’s principal, Mr. Echelmeier, showed up with the ultimate literacy drip: A shirt that reads “How many nights a week should you be reading? 6–7.”
Stylish, educational, and on trend? Now that’s a Wildcat win! 😂
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🧦 HEY ALEX, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Wildcat applause for Alex Bartoldson, 6th grade Social Studies teacher on the Ambassadors Team at MMS.
Alex went above and beyond to inspire her students during the annual food drive — creating a fun incentive, organizing donations, and even turning her classroom into the collection hub. Thanks to her leadership and encouragement, the team brought in an amazing 1,100 food items for our community! 💜
Her dedication to service, teamwork, and community spirit truly #KnockedOurSocksOff.
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Alex went above and beyond to inspire her students during the annual food drive — creating a fun incentive, organizing donations, and even turning her classroom into the collection hub. Thanks to her leadership and encouragement, the team brought in an amazing 1,100 food items for our community! 💜
Her dedication to service, teamwork, and community spirit truly #KnockedOurSocksOff.
#WildcatPride
🎻 A NOTEWORTHY MOMENT // Nineteen MASH orchestra students recently took the stage at the Cumberland County Honors Orchestra Festival at Shippensburg Area Senior High School.
Our talented Wildcats joined musicians from across the county to learn, rehearse, and perform under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Timothy Dixon from Messiah University. The festival was a meaningful day of collaboration, new friendships, shared memories, and truly fantastic music.
Bravo to our Wildcats for representing MASH with talent and pride! 🎶
📸 Special thanks to LaShae Willits for capturing this special event.
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Our talented Wildcats joined musicians from across the county to learn, rehearse, and perform under the direction of guest conductor Dr. Timothy Dixon from Messiah University. The festival was a meaningful day of collaboration, new friendships, shared memories, and truly fantastic music.
Bravo to our Wildcats for representing MASH with talent and pride! 🎶
📸 Special thanks to LaShae Willits for capturing this special event.
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🎁 PROJECT GIFT BOX // Our friends at Operation Wildcat – Mechanicsburg, PA are once again spreading joy throughout our community by helping ensure a bright holiday season for our Wildcats.
Operation Wildcat is inviting community members to support this year’s Project Gift Box by donating gift cards, which will be shared with families across the district. Currently, more than 200 opportunities to give still remain. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference.
Gift cards may be dropped off at the Mechanicsburg Area School District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than Friday, December 5, 2025. The District Office is closed through Monday, December 1, and will reopen from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. To sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/
To learn more about Project Gift Box and the many ways Operation Wildcat supports our school community, please visit their website. https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects
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🦃 We’re thankful for smiles, laughs, learning — and you, Wildcats!
Our staff at Mechanicsburg Middle School brought a little extra cheer (and a whole lot of giggles) with their turkey hats yesterday, reminding us that joy and connection are some of the best parts of school. 💛 Wishing our Wildcat community a season filled with warmth, gratitude, and plenty of reasons to smile.
📸 Photo shared courtesy Trinity Ellis.
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📚 🐾 LITTLE WILDCATS, BIG STORIES // Our littlest Wildcats in Lee Ann Reardon's class at Kindergarten Academy recently brought their folktale unit to life in a big way — by becoming the characters themselves.
From Chicken Little to The Bremen Town Musicians to The Three Billy Goats Gruff, students stepped into the stories, acted out key moments, and had a wonderful time retelling these timeless tales together. Just look at those smiles!
We love seeing their imaginations shine.
📸 Photos courtesy Miss Reardon.
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From Chicken Little to The Bremen Town Musicians to The Three Billy Goats Gruff, students stepped into the stories, acted out key moments, and had a wonderful time retelling these timeless tales together. Just look at those smiles!
We love seeing their imaginations shine.
📸 Photos courtesy Miss Reardon.
#WildcatPride
🎉💡 CELEBRATING FUTURE LEADERS // Our Middle School Business, Computers, and Information Technology teachers, Hillary Hurley and Joanna Burrows, have announced their Top Entrepreneurs for the first marking period. These Wildcats impressed with creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking — all skills that spark innovation.
👏 Huge congratulations to our rising entrepreneurs!
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👏 Huge congratulations to our rising entrepreneurs!
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