🧤❄️ A SIGN OF THE SEASON // One brave glove. One cozy winter hat. Both waiting patiently on the fence.
If this looks even slightly familiar, consider it your sign to check the lost and found at your child’s school for anything that might be yours. Winter gear has a way of wandering off—and we’d love to see these items make it back home where they belong.
Pro tip: a quick label can help lost items find their way back next time. 💜
#WildcatPride
If this looks even slightly familiar, consider it your sign to check the lost and found at your child’s school for anything that might be yours. Winter gear has a way of wandering off—and we’d love to see these items make it back home where they belong.
Pro tip: a quick label can help lost items find their way back next time. 💜
#WildcatPride
Building positive connections! Several of our 2nd graders had the opportunity to have lunch with Officer Mark, our District Resource Officer. Smiles, stories and great conversations all around. 👮♂️💙
Our third graders are rolling into STEM fun! 🎉
In the library with Mr. Roberts, students planned, designed, and tested their own marble mazes, putting their engineering skills to the test.
Support That Makes a Difference
Every day at Shep, students receive individualized attention from caring teachers and staff who are committed to supporting both learning 📘 and well-being 💙.
Monday Smiles at Shep 😊🐾
Nothing like starting the week with happy faces! Wildcats were all smiles at lunch today—and even bigger smiles soaking up the sunshine outside with Kosmo. 🐶💙
Here’s to a great week ahead at Shep!
Nothing like starting the week with happy faces! Wildcats were all smiles at lunch today—and even bigger smiles soaking up the sunshine outside with Kosmo. 🐶💙
Here’s to a great week ahead at Shep!
🚓💙 LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY // Today (and every day!), we’re grateful for the strong partnerships we share with law enforcement across our community. Their presence in our schools goes beyond safety—it’s about connection, trust, and meaningful relationships with our students and staff.
A special thank you to Officer Mark, our District Resource Officer, whose steady presence and genuine care help our Wildcats feel supported and safe. From morning fist bumps and catch on the playground to lunchtime check-ins and hallway conversations, these moments matter.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement partners for being an important part of the Wildcat community. Today we celebrate you. Every day we appreciate you.
#ThankYOU #WildcatPride
A special thank you to Officer Mark, our District Resource Officer, whose steady presence and genuine care help our Wildcats feel supported and safe. From morning fist bumps and catch on the playground to lunchtime check-ins and hallway conversations, these moments matter.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement partners for being an important part of the Wildcat community. Today we celebrate you. Every day we appreciate you.
#ThankYOU #WildcatPride
🎉✨ Ringing in 2026 with smiles and sparkle! Our students kicked off the new year in style with their Happy New Year hats. Here’s to a year full of learning, laughter, and success! ✨🎉
🎒 YOUR WILDCAT JOURNEY BEGINS HERE // Families with a child who will be age 5 on or before September 1, 2026, are invited to register now for full-day kindergarten at Mechanicsburg Area School District. PLEASE SHARE with any MASD families who have an eligible child for kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year!
To participate in The Wildcat Expedition — our special kindergarten orientation held later this spring at Kindergarten Academy — registration must be completed by April 1, 2026. During The Wildcat Expedition, families are introduced to Kindergarten Academy while incoming Wildcats enjoy age-appropriate activities and screenings designed just for them — a meaningful first step into their school experience.
Learn more and begin the registration process 🔗 www.mbgsd.org/registration
We can’t wait to welcome our future Wildcats. 💜
#WildcatPride
To participate in The Wildcat Expedition — our special kindergarten orientation held later this spring at Kindergarten Academy — registration must be completed by April 1, 2026. During The Wildcat Expedition, families are introduced to Kindergarten Academy while incoming Wildcats enjoy age-appropriate activities and screenings designed just for them — a meaningful first step into their school experience.
Learn more and begin the registration process 🔗 www.mbgsd.org/registration
We can’t wait to welcome our future Wildcats. 💜
#WildcatPride
🧦 HEY JASON AND COURTNEY, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Huge shoutout to Jason Petrello and Courtney Robison for stepping up in a big way last week, all in the name of a beloved Shepherdstown Elementary School tradition. When plans for the holiday sing-along had to pivot at the last minute, Jason went home over lunch to grab his guitar so the sing-along could continue, while Courtney jumped in to lead the vocals.
Thanks to their teamwork and willingness to say “we’ve got this,” our Wildcats still enjoyed a joyful community meeting. Tradition saved. Socks well earned. 💜
#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
Thanks to their teamwork and willingness to say “we’ve got this,” our Wildcats still enjoyed a joyful community meeting. Tradition saved. Socks well earned. 💜
#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
Holiday cheer is in full swing at Shep! 🎄✨
Students and staff showed off their festive spirit by wearing holiday pajamas and cozy sweaters this week. Smiles, laughter, and lots of seasonal joy filled the halls!
Students and staff showed off their festive spirit by wearing holiday pajamas and cozy sweaters this week. Smiles, laughter, and lots of seasonal joy filled the halls!
🎄Festive fun in Phys Ed! Students celebrated the holiday season the past two weeks by participating in themed activity stations that kept everyone moving.
🎉 December Community Meeting Highlights!
At our December Community Meeting, we celebrated our December Super Paws and recognized the amazing contributions of our students!
Our third grade students also interviewed Mrs. Baughman, our Supervisor of Elementary Education, and Mrs. Wells, our Reading Instructional Assistant, to learn more about their roles and support for our Wildcats.
The meeting wrapped up with our annual sing-along, with Mr. Petrello on guitar and Mrs. Robison stepping in to lead the students in song! 🎶 What a wonderful way to celebrate community and holiday cheer together!
At our December Community Meeting, we celebrated our December Super Paws and recognized the amazing contributions of our students!
Our third grade students also interviewed Mrs. Baughman, our Supervisor of Elementary Education, and Mrs. Wells, our Reading Instructional Assistant, to learn more about their roles and support for our Wildcats.
The meeting wrapped up with our annual sing-along, with Mr. Petrello on guitar and Mrs. Robison stepping in to lead the students in song! 🎶 What a wonderful way to celebrate community and holiday cheer together!
❄️🍪☕ A Winter Treat for Our Shep Staff!
Today, our staff enjoyed a cozy surprise with cookies and hot cocoa from the Cookies and Cocoa Cart!
❤️🖤 Plaid was everywhere at Shep on Friday! Students showed off their favorite flannel during Day 5 of Winter Spirit Week.
Spirit Week fun continues! Day 4 was a sweet success with students and staff showing off their red and white candy-cane style! ❤️🤍
❄️🤍Today was Dress Like Snow day! Students wore white and helped turn our school into a winter wonderland!
Holiday sock spirit was on full display at Shep today! 🧦✨ Students and staff had fun showing off their festive footwear.
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!
🎁 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.
#WildcatPride
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
✨🎉 Spirit Week is officially underway at Shepherdstown! 🎉✨
Today, we kicked things off with students and staff showing their festive flair by wearing their favorite holiday accessories. From bright colors to fun seasonal touches, the energy in our halls is full of cheer and excitement! We can’t wait to see the spirit continue all week long.
🧦 Tomorrow is Festive Sock Day!
