💛 WORLD KINDNESS DAY, PART 2 // Our Student Ambassadors at Broad Street Elementary School set a big challenge — and our school community rose to meet it! Together, they collected 45 pounds of coins in support of Operation Wildcat’s Project Pennies for Pies, helping ensure local families receive Thanksgiving pies in their holiday baskets. 🥧

What is Pennies for Pies? Through tomorrow, Friday, 11/14/25, coins are being collected in every MASD school main office, the District Office, the Rec Center, and several community partners (H2L, Susquehanna Federal Credit Union, Sylvan Learning Center, and West Shore Tennis Club). All donated pennies go toward purchasing pies for families in need this Thanksgiving.

We’re incredibly proud of our students for leading with generosity, kindness, and heart. 🐾

📸 We appreciate Administrative Assistant Tara Bradley for capturing 3rd grade Student Ambassadors Peter and Bedelia with a (heavy!) bucket of coins.

#WildcatPride #WorldKindnessDay
3 months ago, MBGSD
Two young students standing behind a bucket of coins that was donated for a fundraiser.

💛 HAPPY WORLD KINDNESS DAY, WILDCATS // Kindness comes in so many forms — a smile, a high-five, a helping hand, or simply showing up for one another. Throughout the day, we’ll be celebrating the big and small acts of kindness that make our schools feel like home.

🚓 First up: a seriously joyful moment at Elmwood Academy! Our friends at the Mechanicsburg Police Department surprised 4th and 5th graders with a drop-in kickball game yesterday — and based on the smiles all around, we’re pretty sure they had just as much fun as our Wildcats. 🐾

Stay tuned for more kindness in action across MASD, today and every day.

📸 Special thanks to Keith Shively and Dr. Dankosky for capturing this special moment of kindness, joy, and community partnerships in action.

#WildcatPride #WorldKindnessDay

3 months ago, MBGSD
A group of students on a playground with police officers after a game of kickball.
Students playing kickball on the playground with police officers.
A police officer playing kickball on a playground with a group of students.
Police officers playing kickball on a playground with a group of students.
WILDCAT STAFF SHINING BRIGHT // Join us in celebrating two incredible Wildcats! 🎉 Leigh Ann Chow, ELD teacher at MASH, and Alice Charland, elementary music teacher, were honored today as Outstanding Teachers by the Shippensburg University Superintendent Study Council. We’re so proud of their dedication and the impact they make every day. 💜🐾 #WildcatPride
3 months ago, MBGSD
Two teachers holding recognition certificates
🐾 EVERY WILDCAT. EVERY DAY. Did you know that regular attendance builds the foundation for success—academically and socially? Missing just two days a month can make it harder for students to stay on track to read by third grade and graduate with their peers. Let’s start the season strong—healthy habits, good rest, and daily attendance make all the difference.

We’re partnering with families to help every Wildcat show up strong this season. Watch for our Every Wildcat. Every Day. posts throughout the month to learn more about the importance of student attendance.

#WildcatPride
3 months ago, MBGSD
A maroon graphic with a white speech bubble that provides a "Did you know" fact about the importance of school attendance.
A maroon graphic with a white speech bubble that provides ways a family can support students with school attendance.
🩺 PAGING ALL (future) DOCTORS // Northside Elementary School first graders recently wrapped up their CKLA Human Body Unit by becoming “doctors for a day.” From performing hands-on “operations” to exploring the circulatory, digestive, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, these young learners showed just how much heart (and brain power!) they’ve got! 💜

#WildcatPride
3 months ago, MBGSD
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
A student dressed as a doctor for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Student dressed as a play doctor, fixing a stuffed bear.
Student dressed as a patient for part of a class unit on the human body.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Student dressed as a play doctor and playing the game operation.
🍂 Fall fun was in full swing at the recent Fall Festival hosted at the Trails & Trees Environmental Center. Wildcats from across the district enjoyed pumpkin decorating, games, and plenty of smiles as they celebrated the season together.

A big thank-you to our friends at Paulus Farm Market for providing the perfect pumpkins for our Wildcats to enjoy. 🎃

📸 Thank you to Terrin Sheeder for capturing some of our Wildcats from Upper Allen Elementary School full of smiles during the festival.

#WildcatPride
3 months ago, MBGSD
A student with a big smile, painting a small pumpkin.
A student decorating a paper pumpkin.
A student in a wheelchair with an orange balloon.
A young student with a row of paint on a table.
A student in a wheelchair with an orange balloon.
🇺🇸 HONORING OUR HEROES // Wildcats at Shepherdstown Elementary School came together today for a heartfelt Veterans Day program — filled with gratitude, reflection, and pride — to thank those who have served our nation.

As part of the celebration, students shared a song, readings, and a slideshow tribute honoring all who have served in our Armed Forces. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice. We are forever grateful.

#WildcatPride #VeteransDay
3 months ago, MBGSD
Students in red white and blue and holding american flags.
A school prinicpal talking to a veteran in a wheelchair on Veterans Day.
Students in red white and blue and holding american flags.
Students in red white and blue and holding american flags.
Students in red white and blue and holding american flags.
A student standing next to a veteran.
A student with a veteran standing next to red white and blue balloons.
A student with a veteran in uniform.
A student and veteran wearing Navy sweatshirts

🔢 THINK BINGO MEETS CONNECT FOUR — with a math twist! We recently spotted sixth graders in Holly Fesler's class at Mechanicsburg Middle School playing Super Six, a fun dividing fractions game that turns skill practice into friendly competition. Game-based learning at its best! 🐾

📸 Special shoutout to Ms. Fesler for sharing these fun photos!

#WildcatPride

3 months ago, MBGSD
Three students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
Two students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
Three students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
Three students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
🐾 BRRR! IT'S OFFICIALLY WILDCAT BLANKET WEATHER // These Wildcats are staying warm and cozy — and you can too! If you purchased a Wildcat blanket through Mechanicsburg Area PTO (MAPTO), it’s time to pick up your order.

🕓 Pickup Times: 4–7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13
📍 Location: Kindergarten Academy (enter through the doors facing Norway Street)

Blankets will be distributed by purchaser’s last name, so be sure you know which adult in your household placed the order.

Didn’t order yet? A few extra blankets are available for $25 each (cash or check made out to MAPTO) — grab yours before they’re gone!

📸 A warm thank-you to Northside PTO/MAPTO rep Ann Marie Bolish for capturing these cozy smiles!
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#WildcatPride
3 months ago, MBGSD
Three students cozied up with a warm and fuzzy maroon wildcat blanket.
🌍 INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS // It was an incredible day of international connections at MASD! Today, we had the distinct honor of welcoming four visiting educators from St. Teilo’s Church in Wales High School — all the way from Cardiff, Wales, UK. 🇬🇧

Our guests spent the day connecting with staff, sharing ideas, and learning about the incredible work happening across our schools. It was a wonderful exchange of perspectives, ideas, challenges, successes, and shared aspirations — and a celebration of the universal language of education. 📚

Special thanks to our friends at the Capital Area Intermediate Unit for coordinating this opportunity.

#WildcatPride
3 months ago, MBGSD
A group of educators posing for a photo.
🧦 HEY GORDON, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Today we’re celebrating Gordon Kaslusky, who generously shared his time, talents, and passion during a recent Unity Rally in downtown Mechanicsburg. 🎶 Mr. Kaslusky led the community in singing “There Is More Love Somewhere,” creating a beautiful moment of togetherness that reminded us of the power of love, connection, and belonging.

Thank you, Gordon, for lifting hearts and helping bring our community together in harmony. 💜🐾

#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
3 months ago, MBGSD
Two men shaking hands while holding a pair of branded socks and standing in front of a whiteboard that says "There is More Love ..."
🎥 Big shoutout to Mike Garland — the talent behind our GoMechanicsburg live streams! 🎙️ Penn Manor High School was so impressed by his incredible broadcasts showcasing Wildcat athletics and our student-athletes that they asked him to stick around following our game earlier today to livestream their field hockey matchup, too — talk about recognition well earned! 👏 Mike and his crew continue to set the standard, helping schools across the region share their moments with families and fans everywhere. That’s #WildcatPride in action! 🐾 📸 Thanks to Ryan Hartman for capturing this moment to share with us!
4 months ago, MBGSD
two men in a broadcast booth recording a sporting event
💙❤️ HEROES IN OUR HALLS // In what has become a beloved tradition, Mechanicsburg Middle School welcomed veterans to the school yesterday for a special Heroes in Our Halls celebration.

The morning was filled with music, student speeches, and heartfelt moments as veterans were honored for their service and sacrifice. The event concluded with a powerful walk through the hallways—Wildcats lining the corridors, waving flags, clapping, and cheering to show their appreciation. 🇺🇸

We are deeply grateful to all who have served and to our MMS students and staff for making this meaningful tribute so special.

📸 Be sure to check out our Facebook page for an album of photos from the event.

#WildcatPride #HeroesInOurHalls
4 months ago, MBGSD
Veterans and families walking through hallways lined with students holding American flags.
A group photo of veterans and their family members.
Students with flags waving at veterans
A student sitting with a family member who is a veteran.
Students waving flags in appreciation for Veterans.
A man in a suit speaking before a crowd of veterans.
Three teachers who are also veterans standing with an American flag.
Students with hand over heart, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students with flags, waving at veterans.
Students with flags, ready to wave at veterans
💜 YOUNG WILDCATS, BIG HEARTS // Ahead of tonight’s PIAA District 3 5A playoff game at Bishop McDevitt, our 5th graders at Elmwood Academy created baskets filled with heartfelt messages and treats for every football player and coach. One note, written from 5th grader Paul to senior Alex Lombardi, said it best: “Use grit, even when things get tough…" and make sure to "be the change you want to see in the world.”

Moments like these remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat family—lifting each other up, leading with kindness, and showing pride in every season.

🏑🏈 Best of luck to our Football team tonight and to our Field Hockey team tomorrow as they also continue their postseason run against Villa Maria at Exeter Township High School. 💜

Go, Cats!

📸 Thanks to Keith Shively for capturing this special moment.

#WildcatPride
4 months ago, MBGSD
A football player holding a handwritten message from a young student.
🥞🍎 Every Wildcat deserves a great start to the day — and that begins with breakfast! Don't forget, breakfast is free for all MASD students every school day, so be sure to grab a bite before the bell rings. It’s one of the many ways we’re helping every Wildcat learn, grow, and thrive. You can also find a list of meal supports for Wildcat families on our district website. Because when we take care of one another, our whole community grows stronger. 💜 #WildcatPride
4 months ago, MBGSD
a young boy picks breakfast items
a young girl and boy pick breakfast items
a young girl picks breakfast items
young students pick breakfast items
a young student picks breakfast items
🍂 FALL FUN // Fourth graders at Elmwood Academy had a blast soaking up the fall sunshine at Koser Park recently! From games and giggles to colorful leaves and friendship, it was the perfect opportunity for Wildcat-style autumn fun. 💛 📸 Thanks to Nicole Hutcheson for the photo. #WildcatPride
4 months ago, MBGSD
A group of elementary students in hats and jackets enjoying the fall weather
🎉 CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS // This week, we’re celebrating National School Psychology Week and the incredible team of professionals who support our Wildcats every day. Our school psychologists play a vital role in helping students build confidence, strengthen relationships, and overcome challenges so they can succeed both in and out of the classroom. 👏 Thank you for the care, expertise, and heart you bring to our schools—you make a difference every day in the lives of our students, families, and staff. Today we celebrate you. Every day we appreciate you. #WildcatPride
4 months ago, MBGSD
a group of school psychologists posing for a picture
🧦 HEY MISSY, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Dr. Bitz recently stopped by Mechanicsburg Middle School to celebrate Administrative Assistant Missy Coffman, who coordinates the MMS Marketplace, a program that distributes more than 100 food bags to each week help ensure every student has access to nutritious meals. Her compassion and care ensure that no Wildcat goes without — and recently, she’s gone even further by learning about Halal dietary needs and creating specialized bags to support students who follow this diet.

Thank you, Missy, for your heart, dedication, and commitment to making sure every student feels seen, supported, and cared for. You truly knocked our socks off! 💜

➡️ Visit our website to learn more about meal support for our Wildcat families across the district: https://www.mbgsd.org/article/2514474

#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
4 months ago, MBGSD
A man in a suit presents a female staff member with a pair of maroon Wildcats socks, while the staff member holds a weekend meal bag.
🎉 MEET YOUR STATE CHAMPS // Our high school marching band - your Maroon Machine - just last night captured the US Bands state championship title in their division. They rose to the top, bringing home the gold with unstoppable Wildcat pride. 🏆 Huge congratulations to every student-musician, director, staff member, parent, volunteer, and supporter who pushed, worked and believed. Your dedication and excellence are now legend. Here’s to continuing tradition, pride and excellence—and to the next chapter of Wildcats making music and making history. 🤍 📸 Thanks to Melissa Coffman for sharing these special photos. #WildcatPride
4 months ago, MBGSD
High School band celebrating a state win on the field.
High school band members celebrating a state win on the field

📚 IT'S THE WORD OF THE YEAR // When the Word of the Year is “6 7,” you know our 8th grade Pioneers are going to make it 6 7 times more fun. 💜 From math to social studies, our middle school staff joined in on the fun yesterday by adding their own twist to the trend—proof that learning (and laughter) are always in style.

📸 Shoutout to MMS Administrative Assistant Melissa Coffman for sharing "6 7" of her best photos with us. 😂

#WildcatPride

4 months ago, MBGSD
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
Back of tshirt that has a picture of the square root of 49.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.