Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Miller for everything she does each and every day to keep our school running smoothly. From supporting students and staff to handling a million details behind the scenes, your dedication does not go unnoticed.
We are so grateful for you, Mrs. Miller! 🐾
A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Miller for everything she does each and every day to keep our school running smoothly. From supporting students and staff to handling a million details behind the scenes, your dedication does not go unnoticed.
We are so grateful for you, Mrs. Miller! 🐾
🌸 Spring Smencil Sale! 🌸
Get ready to make your school days a little sweeter (and smell amazing)! We’re selling Smencils—fun, scented pencils your students will love!
📅 April 27 – May 1
💲 Price: $1.00 each
📍 Where: Bring money to the office to pick out your pencil
Choose from these delicious springtime scents:
🍭 Cotton Candy
🍬 Bubble Gum
🍉 Tutti Frutti
🍬 Jelly Bean
🍏 Sour Apple
Don’t miss out—grab your favorite scents while they last!
🧦 HEY JEN, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Jen Foster, ELD Instructional Assistant at Shepherdstown Elementary School, recently went above and beyond by volunteering her own morning time to support a student who needed extra help with numbers.
With a full schedule already, Jen didn’t hesitate to step in. It is a small act that made a big difference. Her kindness, dedication, and commitment to our students truly embody what it means to be a Wildcat.
Thank you, Jen, for showing up in such a meaningful way for our learners. 💛
#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
⚾️ Wildcat Pride on Display! 🐾
We’re excited to share that several of our Shepherdstown students were recognized this weekend for their accomplishments on the baseball field!
A big congratulations to the 9U Wildcats team for earning medals at the Diamond Dreams Tournament! 🥇👏
We’re excited to share that several of our Shepherdstown students were recognized this weekend for their accomplishments on the baseball field!
A big congratulations to the 9U Wildcats team for earning medals at the Diamond Dreams Tournament! 🥇👏
🚀 Speed Stacking Superstars in 3rd Grade! 🏆
Our third grade Wildcats were on the move in PE! 🏃♂️🟣🟡
Students practiced cup stacking to build dexterity, coordination, and focus 🧠👏—all while racing against the clock ⏱️. Their challenge? Stack and unstack in under 5.5 seconds ⚡
There were lots of smiles 😄, determination 💪, and some friendly competition 🏁 as students tracked their times and pushed themselves to improve each round 📈
📱Check out Seesaw to watch their recordings and see these speed stackers in action! 🎥👀
Our third grade Wildcats were on the move in PE! 🏃♂️🟣🟡
Students practiced cup stacking to build dexterity, coordination, and focus 🧠👏—all while racing against the clock ⏱️. Their challenge? Stack and unstack in under 5.5 seconds ⚡
There were lots of smiles 😄, determination 💪, and some friendly competition 🏁 as students tracked their times and pushed themselves to improve each round 📈
📱Check out Seesaw to watch their recordings and see these speed stackers in action! 🎥👀
Mrs. Locy’s class did an amazing job during our recent coin drive for Scholastic Books! 🪙📚 Their hard work and teamwork really paid off.
To celebrate, they enjoyed popsicles☀️🍧—a sweet reward for a great effort! Way to go, everyone!
➕➖ Math at Shep! ➖➕
Our 2nd grade Wildcats are working together and solving subtraction problems using number lines 📏 and hundreds charts 🔢.
We love seeing their thinking grow! 💡🐾
Our 2nd grade Wildcats are working together and solving subtraction problems using number lines 📏 and hundreds charts 🔢.
We love seeing their thinking grow! 💡🐾
🛍️ OPERATION WILDCAT YARD SALE STARTS TOMORROW // The 25th Indoor Yard Sale, hosted by our friends at Operation Wildcat, kicks off tomorrow, and it’s bigger than ever. Thousands of items will fill the tables at McBIC – Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church, including books, toys, vintage finds, household items, collectibles, sporting goods, and more.
Friday, April 10 - 8 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, April 11 - 7:30 AM – 12 PM
Stop by, find a few great treasures, and support a great cause. We hope to see you there!
📍 Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church
1050 S York St, Mechanicsburg
#WildcatPride
🥧 Pie-tastic Celebration for a Great Cause! 🎉
What a sweet way to celebrate our Wildcats’ hard work during the Kids Heart Challenge! ❤️💪
At our community meeting, students who completed Finn’s Mission (and were randomly selected) got the chance to pie some very brave staff members—Mrs. Lawler, Mr. Wharton, Mr. Castner (our PE student teacher), and Mr. Echelmeier! 😄👏
There were lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of whipped cream to go around! 🥧😂
We are so proud of our students for learning about heart health and giving back to such an important cause. 💙
What a sweet way to celebrate our Wildcats’ hard work during the Kids Heart Challenge! ❤️💪
At our community meeting, students who completed Finn’s Mission (and were randomly selected) got the chance to pie some very brave staff members—Mrs. Lawler, Mr. Wharton, Mr. Castner (our PE student teacher), and Mr. Echelmeier! 😄👏
There were lots of laughs, big smiles, and plenty of whipped cream to go around! 🥧😂
We are so proud of our students for learning about heart health and giving back to such an important cause. 💙
From Egg to Chick: Learning Comes to Life! 🐣✨
Our first grade students in Mrs. Robison's Class have been exploring the question, “How do animals change as they grow?” 🐣✨
They’ve been learning all about different animal life cycles—and today brought some extra excitement! They got a special visit from chicks raised by our third graders during their embryology unit. Such a fun, hands-on way to see learning come to life!
🐣 Egg-citement in Third Grade! 🐣
There’s been so much excitement in our third grade classrooms as students experience the magic of embryology firsthand—our chicks are hatching! From careful observation to joyful celebrations, this hands-on learning has brought science to life in the best way.
Even Kosmo, our beloved service dog, has been stopping by to check on the action—he’s just as excited as the students! 🐾
🌍✈️ Wildcats Around the World! 🐾🌎
What an incredible day at Shepherdstown as our students traveled the globe during our Wildcats Around the World Expo!
Students explored 8 different countries, collecting stamps in their passports as they learned about unique cultures, traditions, and histories. Along the way, they participated in hands-on activities, asked thoughtful questions, and even sampled delicious cuisine from around the world! 🍽️✨
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing parent presenters and tour guides who made this experience possible. Your time, creativity, and passion brought each country to life for our students. This event would not have been the same without you! ❤️
It was truly a day of learning, connection, and global exploration our Wildcats will never forget. 🌐🐾
Thank you to Tracy Panzer, MASD Communication Specialist, for taking some of the wonderful photos.
🌍 Wildcats Around the World – A Journey Begins! ✈️
We’re excited to kick off our Wildcats Around the World event this Monday at Shepherdstown Elementary! These preview photos offer a sneak peek of the experience ahead.
Our students will “travel” from country to country with their passport, learning about cultures, traditions, and places from around the globe. We’re especially grateful for our presenters who will be sharing their knowledge and helping bring each destination to life.
We can’t wait to see our Wildcats explore, discover, and grow as global learners! 🌎🐾
We’re excited to kick off our Wildcats Around the World event this Monday at Shepherdstown Elementary! These preview photos offer a sneak peek of the experience ahead.
Our students will “travel” from country to country with their passport, learning about cultures, traditions, and places from around the globe. We’re especially grateful for our presenters who will be sharing their knowledge and helping bring each destination to life.
We can’t wait to see our Wildcats explore, discover, and grow as global learners! 🌎🐾
🍎The new MASD banners have arrived—and we’re looking better than ever here at Shep! 🍎
Feeling Lucky!
🍀 We’re so fortunate to have incredible coaches supporting both our Wildcats and our teachers. Thank you to all of our literacy and instructional coaches, including Cara Pehanich and Heather Lutz, for helping everyone shine! 🌟
🦁🐘 A Wild Day of Learning for Third Grade! 🦴
Our third grade students had a great field trip to the Oakes Museum of Natural History at Messiah University!
Students explored incredible exhibits featuring animals, fossils, minerals, and more -bringing their classroom learning to life in an exciting, hands-on way. From fascinating creatures to unique natural artifacts, curiosity was on full display all day long!
🐣 Egg-citement in Third Grade! 🐣
Our third graders are filled with egg-citement as they study embryology! Here is a picture of Mrs. Patchett candling the eggs to give students a peek inside. 🥚✨🐥
Our third graders are filled with egg-citement as they study embryology! Here is a picture of Mrs. Patchett candling the eggs to give students a peek inside. 🥚✨🐥
The library is more than just books at Shep! 📚 Our students are learning how to program robots and control how they move—exploring creativity, problem-solving, and technology along the way.
🌟 Shep Spring Open House Night! 🌟
Join us at Shepherdstown Elementary tomorrow, Thursday, March 5 from 6:00–7:00 PM!
🏫 Visit classrooms
📚 Shop the Book Fair
🍦 Enjoy an ice cream treat
🤝 Connect with our amazing staff
We can’t wait to welcome our Shep families for a fun evening together!
Join us at Shepherdstown Elementary tomorrow, Thursday, March 5 from 6:00–7:00 PM!
🏫 Visit classrooms
📚 Shop the Book Fair
🍦 Enjoy an ice cream treat
🤝 Connect with our amazing staff
We can’t wait to welcome our Shep families for a fun evening together!
The halls are filled with the sound of recorders! 🎶 Students in Miss. O'Donnell's music class are working hard to learn a new song today—and they sounded great!
