OUR WONDERFUL STAFF! 🐾
Behind every great school is an incredible team! We are so fortunate to have a staff that brings dedication, kindness, energy, and a genuine love for our Wildcats to Shepherdstown each day.
Here’s to another great school year together! ❤️🐾
Behind every great school is an incredible team! We are so fortunate to have a staff that brings dedication, kindness, energy, and a genuine love for our Wildcats to Shepherdstown each day.
Here’s to another great school year together! ❤️🐾
🐾 WILDCAT CAFETERIA TRAINING! 🐾
Our Wildcats are learning what it means to CATS in the cafeteria! Students are practicing our cafeteria expectations so everyone can enjoy a safe, respectful, and positive lunch experience.
Mrs. Lawler, our school counselor, along with a group of staff “actresses,” shared fun examples and non-examples to help students see what following our cafeteria expectations looks and sounds like. 🎭
We’re learning to Communicate with Respect, Act Responsibly, Take on Challenges, and Stay Safe- even while we eat! 🍎🥪
We’re also encouraging our Wildcats to practice and learn their student lunch PIN numbers so they can confidently enter them at lunchtime! 🔢🐾
Our Wildcats are learning what it means to CATS in the cafeteria! Students are practicing our cafeteria expectations so everyone can enjoy a safe, respectful, and positive lunch experience.
Mrs. Lawler, our school counselor, along with a group of staff “actresses,” shared fun examples and non-examples to help students see what following our cafeteria expectations looks and sounds like. 🎭
We’re learning to Communicate with Respect, Act Responsibly, Take on Challenges, and Stay Safe- even while we eat! 🍎🥪
We’re also encouraging our Wildcats to practice and learn their student lunch PIN numbers so they can confidently enter them at lunchtime! 🔢🐾
💙 MEET OUR LIFE SKILLS TEAM! 💙
Left to right: Ms. Zeiger, Mrs. Rishel, Mrs. Skelly, Mrs. Davis
Our Life Skills Team is an important part of the Shepherdstown family, supporting our students as they learn, grow, build independence, and reach their full potential.
Their dedication, patience, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our Wildcats every day. We are so grateful to have such a caring and supportive team at Shepherdstown! 🐾
Left to right: Ms. Zeiger, Mrs. Rishel, Mrs. Skelly, Mrs. Davis
Our Life Skills Team is an important part of the Shepherdstown family, supporting our students as they learn, grow, build independence, and reach their full potential.
Their dedication, patience, and commitment make a difference in the lives of our Wildcats every day. We are so grateful to have such a caring and supportive team at Shepherdstown! 🐾
🎨🎶 FIRST DAY OF SPECIALS! 🎶🎨
Our Wildcats are getting to know their Fine and Applied Arts classes today! Students are learning about their specials, meeting their teachers, and getting ready for a year filled with creativity, music, movement, and hands-on learning. 💙
We’re excited to see all the learning and fun that will happen in our specials classrooms this year! 🐾
Our Wildcats are getting to know their Fine and Applied Arts classes today! Students are learning about their specials, meeting their teachers, and getting ready for a year filled with creativity, music, movement, and hands-on learning. 💙
We’re excited to see all the learning and fun that will happen in our specials classrooms this year! 🐾
🐾 DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS! 🐾
Another great day at Shepherdstown Elementary! Today was the first day for our students with last names L-Z, and our classrooms and hallways were once again filled with smiles, excitement, and the energy of a new school year.
Our Wildcats jumped right into learning, practicing routines, reconnecting with friends, and getting to know their teachers and classmates. We’re off to a fantastic start! 🐾
Tomorrow, all of our Wildcats will be together for the first time this school year! We can’t wait! 💙
Another great day at Shepherdstown Elementary! Today was the first day for our students with last names L-Z, and our classrooms and hallways were once again filled with smiles, excitement, and the energy of a new school year.
Our Wildcats jumped right into learning, practicing routines, reconnecting with friends, and getting to know their teachers and classmates. We’re off to a fantastic start! 🐾
Tomorrow, all of our Wildcats will be together for the first time this school year! We can’t wait! 💙
🐾 A SPECIAL TREAT FOR KOSMO! 🐾
Kosmo had a very special surprise waiting for him at school today! One of our students brought in a basket filled with treats just for our service dog. 💙
It was such a thoughtful and generous gesture - and Kosmo was definitely excited about his special delivery! 🐶
Kosmo had a very special surprise waiting for him at school today! One of our students brought in a basket filled with treats just for our service dog. 💙
It was such a thoughtful and generous gesture - and Kosmo was definitely excited about his special delivery! 🐶
PRACTICE MAKES PERMANENT! 🐾
Our Wildcats are learning and practicing what it means to follow the CATS at Shepherdstown Elementary!
🐾 C - Communicate with Respect🐾 A - Act Responsibly🐾 T - Take on Challenges🐾 S - Stay Safe
From the classroom to the hallways, our students are practicing these expectations and building positive habits that will help make Shepherdstown a safe, respectful, and welcoming place for everyone.
Our Wildcats are learning and practicing what it means to follow the CATS at Shepherdstown Elementary!
🐾 C - Communicate with Respect🐾 A - Act Responsibly🐾 T - Take on Challenges🐾 S - Stay Safe
From the classroom to the hallways, our students are practicing these expectations and building positive habits that will help make Shepherdstown a safe, respectful, and welcoming place for everyone.
WELCOME BACK, SHEPHERDSTOWN WILDCATS! 🐾
What a wonderful first day back at Shepherdstown Elementary! Our hallways and classrooms were filled with smiles, excitement, laughter, and the energy that makes our school so special.
We loved welcoming our Wildcats back and seeing students and staff together again. Here’s to a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and plenty of Wildcat pride!
We look forward to welcoming our students with last names L-Z tomorrow for their first day! 🐾
MEET OUR THIRD GRADE TEAM! 🐾
Left to right: Mr. DeCamilla, Mrs. Bowers, Mr. Elson, Mrs. Patchett, and Mr. Petrello.
Third grade is ready to shine! Our awesome team is looking forward to welcoming our Shep students for the 26-27 school year!
MEET OUR SECOND GRADE TEAM! 🐾
Left to right: Mrs. Locy, Mrs. Benner, Mrs. Goldsborough, Miss Squire, and Miss Mcdonnell.
Our second grade teachers are excited to welcome a new group of Wildcats for the 26-27 school year! They are ready to make second grade a fun and meaningful experience for every student at Shep!
MEET OUR FIRST GRADE TEAM! 🐾
Left to right: Miss Forry, Mrs. Thrush, Miss Pighetti, Mrs. Brougher, and Mrs. Tamosaitis.
They are ready for a new school year filled with learning, laughter, discovery, and lots of first grade fun! We can’t wait to meet our first graders at Classroom Visitation today from 3-4 PM!
Left to right: Miss Forry, Mrs. Thrush, Miss Pighetti, Mrs. Brougher, and Mrs. Tamosaitis.
They are ready for a new school year filled with learning, laughter, discovery, and lots of first grade fun! We can’t wait to meet our first graders at Classroom Visitation today from 3-4 PM!
🎭 THE STAGE IS SET // Across the district, Wildcats are spending part of their summer singing, dancing, acting, and bringing the magic of musical theatre to life at Musical Theatre Camp, hosted by our friends at Mechanicsburg Area Recreation.
After weeks of hard work, teamwork, and rehearsal, these talented performers are ready to take the stage for Elf JR. 🎄 Join us at Mechanicsburg Middle School for a fun-filled show full of holiday cheer, big laughs, and plenty of festive spirit. Admission is FREE.
Performances:
🗓️ June 24 | 7 p.m.
🗓️ June 25 | 11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Break out the holiday spirit (in June) and come cheer on our Wildcats! ❤️💚
#WildcatPride
📚 SUMMER READING STARTS HERE // Looking to keep the pages turning this summer? All MASD students are invited to visit Elmwood Academy’s Summer Open Library to check out books and keep the reading adventures going all season long. ☀️📖
Stop by, explore the shelves, and stock up on your next great read.
🗓️ Next Open Library: June 24, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Elmwood Academy (park by the playground in the back and enter through the door with the big M above it)
Additional dates available throughout the summer. For students in grades K-5, the MASD Bookmobile will also be rolling through the Cumberland Pointe neighborhood on select dates in July. Be sure to check out our page often for more details.
#WildcatPride
Stop by, explore the shelves, and stock up on your next great read.
🗓️ Next Open Library: June 24, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Elmwood Academy (park by the playground in the back and enter through the door with the big M above it)
Additional dates available throughout the summer. For students in grades K-5, the MASD Bookmobile will also be rolling through the Cumberland Pointe neighborhood on select dates in July. Be sure to check out our page often for more details.
#WildcatPride
Our last full day of school was filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories! 🌟 From glow parties and camping days to beach-themed celebrations and classroom parties, our students wrapped up the year in the best way possible. ☀️🏕️🌊 What an amazing way to celebrate a fantastic school year together!
✨ Move Up Day at Shepherdstown was filled with smiles, excitement, and special memories!
Today, students had the opportunity to visit the next grade level and meet teachers for the upcoming school year. Our 3rd grade students also enjoyed a special trip back to visit their 1st grade teachers! 💙📚
It was extra special to welcome Mrs. Snyder back to Shep for the morning to reconnect with students and staff. Mrs. Taccard also had the chance to meet with her class and spend time together before summer break! 🐾
Today, students had the opportunity to visit the next grade level and meet teachers for the upcoming school year. Our 3rd grade students also enjoyed a special trip back to visit their 1st grade teachers! 💙📚
It was extra special to welcome Mrs. Snyder back to Shep for the morning to reconnect with students and staff. Mrs. Taccard also had the chance to meet with her class and spend time together before summer break! 🐾
☀️🏖️ Beach Day Fun in Miss Forry’s Class! 🩴🌊
Last week, students in Miss Forry’s class brought the beach vibes to school as they enjoyed a day full of sunshine, smiles, and fun! 🕶️⛱️ From beach-themed activities to lots of laughter with friends, it was a fantastic way to celebrate learning together. 🐚🌴😎
Last week, students in Miss Forry’s class brought the beach vibes to school as they enjoyed a day full of sunshine, smiles, and fun! 🕶️⛱️ From beach-themed activities to lots of laughter with friends, it was a fantastic way to celebrate learning together. 🐚🌴😎
🎲✨ Game Day Fun in 2nd Grade! ✨🎲
Our 2nd graders had an amazing time playing games, laughing with friends, and building teamwork skills together! From friendly competition to lots of smiles, it was a great day of learning through play. 💙🐾
We love seeing our Wildcats cooperate, encourage one another, and have FUN together! 🐱🎉
Our 2nd graders had an amazing time playing games, laughing with friends, and building teamwork skills together! From friendly competition to lots of smiles, it was a great day of learning through play. 💙🐾
We love seeing our Wildcats cooperate, encourage one another, and have FUN together! 🐱🎉
☀️🎉 FIELD DAY FUN at Shepherdstown! 🎉☀️
What an AWESOME day for our Wildcats! 🐾💙 Students spent the day outside enjoying obstacle courses 🏃♂️, parachute games 🌈, relay races 🏅, art activities 🎨, team challenges 🤝, and so much more!
The smiles 😄, laughter 😂, teamwork 🙌, and school spirit 💙 were everywhere you looked. Our students showed incredible energy, encouragement, and Wildcat pride all day long!
A HUGE thank you to our staff and volunteers for helping make Field Day such a memorable experience for our students! 👏🎊
What an AWESOME day for our Wildcats! 🐾💙 Students spent the day outside enjoying obstacle courses 🏃♂️, parachute games 🌈, relay races 🏅, art activities 🎨, team challenges 🤝, and so much more!
The smiles 😄, laughter 😂, teamwork 🙌, and school spirit 💙 were everywhere you looked. Our students showed incredible energy, encouragement, and Wildcat pride all day long!
A HUGE thank you to our staff and volunteers for helping make Field Day such a memorable experience for our students! 👏🎊
🎉📚 We are proud to celebrate one of our 3rd grade classes for being named a Top 5 Finisher in the READBowl State Championship! 🎉📚
As one of the top five teams in the state, the "Sheptacular Stars" earned the honor of being recognized as State Champions!
To celebrate their incredible accomplishment and continued love of reading, students received certificates and books from Malcolm Mitchell. The attached photo shows our students proudly displaying their awards and new books.
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement! ⭐
Our 2nd graders had a wonderful time visiting the Popcorn Hat Players Children’s Theatre! 🎭✨
The students enjoyed an interactive performance featuring six classic stories brought to life with a hilarious comedic twist — all in true Popcorn Hat style!
