☀️ Fun at the ELD Picnic! 🧺🎉
Many of our students had a fantastic time at the ELD Picnic last evening at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park! 🌳 From laughter on the playground to enjoying food with friends, it was an evening full of smiles, connection, and community.
Many of our students had a fantastic time at the ELD Picnic last evening at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Park! 🌳 From laughter on the playground to enjoying food with friends, it was an evening full of smiles, connection, and community.
🐾 Shepherdstown April Community Meeting Recap! 🐾
🩺 Healthy Habits with Mrs. Walker
Tips for safe field trips and tick awareness! 🌿
🧠 Managing Worries with Mrs. Lawler
Students shared the “Worry Spot” and ways to calm anxiety. 💭
🎤 Shep Spotlight
Shoutout to Mrs. Powell 📚 and Miss Loveless 🤝!
🏅 Super Paws Recognition
April winners showed awesome initiative! 🐾
🎯 May Wildcat Way Challenge
3,000 tickets = a school-wide reward! Let’s go! 🎉
🩺 Healthy Habits with Mrs. Walker
Tips for safe field trips and tick awareness! 🌿
🧠 Managing Worries with Mrs. Lawler
Students shared the “Worry Spot” and ways to calm anxiety. 💭
🎤 Shep Spotlight
Shoutout to Mrs. Powell 📚 and Miss Loveless 🤝!
🏅 Super Paws Recognition
April winners showed awesome initiative! 🐾
🎯 May Wildcat Way Challenge
3,000 tickets = a school-wide reward! Let’s go! 🎉
🚌 DRIVEN BY CARE // Today, we’re celebrating Bus/Van Driver Appreciation Day. From the first to last smile of the day, our bus/van drivers do so much more than get students from point A to point B. They create a welcoming start, a safe ride, and a familiar, friendly presence our students can count on.
📸 Thank you to Mr. Scott of B&S and all of our bus/van drivers across the district for your patience and care. Today we celebrate you, every day we appreciate you. 💛
💬 Feel free to drop a note of thanks or share a favorite memory of a bus/van driver who made a difference in the comments.
#WildcatPride
👏 CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE // Mechanicsburg Area School District has once again been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation. Only 1,008 school districts across the country earned this designation in 2026.
This recognition highlights the strong, well-rounded music experiences available to our Wildcats and the many opportunities students have to learn, perform, and grow through music. 💛
We’re grateful to our dedicated educators, talented students, supportive families, and community members who make this possible and continue to champion the arts across MASD. 🎺🥁
#WildcatPride
This recognition highlights the strong, well-rounded music experiences available to our Wildcats and the many opportunities students have to learn, perform, and grow through music. 💛
We’re grateful to our dedicated educators, talented students, supportive families, and community members who make this possible and continue to champion the arts across MASD. 🎺🥁
#WildcatPride
🏅✨ What an amazing day of teamwork, determination, and joy! ✨🏅
Students in Miss Cerio’s classroom proudly participated in the Special Olympics at Bishop McDevitt High School last Friday - and they were incredible! 💪💙
From start to finish, our athletes showed perseverance, sportsmanship, and Wildcat pride. We couldn’t be more proud of their efforts and accomplishments!
Students in Miss Cerio’s classroom proudly participated in the Special Olympics at Bishop McDevitt High School last Friday - and they were incredible! 💪💙
From start to finish, our athletes showed perseverance, sportsmanship, and Wildcat pride. We couldn’t be more proud of their efforts and accomplishments!
📚✨ Authors in Action! ✨📚
On Friday, we welcomed some very special guests from Mechanicsburg Middle School - Mrs. Leggore’s 8th Grade English Class! 👏📖
Our visitors brought their self-created biography children’s books and shared them with our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Wildcats. 🐾💛 From page to page, our younger students were captivated - listening, learning, and being inspired by these talented young authors. 👀📚
Meanwhile, our middle schoolers stepped into the role of mentors, storytellers, and role models, building meaningful connections across grade levels. 🤝🌟
What a powerful experience for everyone involved - proof that writing can inspire, connect, and make a lasting impact! 💡📝
On Friday, we welcomed some very special guests from Mechanicsburg Middle School - Mrs. Leggore’s 8th Grade English Class! 👏📖
Our visitors brought their self-created biography children’s books and shared them with our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade Wildcats. 🐾💛 From page to page, our younger students were captivated - listening, learning, and being inspired by these talented young authors. 👀📚
Meanwhile, our middle schoolers stepped into the role of mentors, storytellers, and role models, building meaningful connections across grade levels. 🤝🌟
What a powerful experience for everyone involved - proof that writing can inspire, connect, and make a lasting impact! 💡📝
🌻☀️One of our 2nd grade classes culminated their poetry unit by learning about a new type of poetry - the acrostic poem! They went on a nature walk to gather information with their senses, then used their observations to write acrostics using the word SPRING!
👔✨ Principal for the Day in Action! ✨👔
There was a new principal leading the way at Shepherdstown today—Mr. Gabe Leasure! From making important school decisions to visiting classrooms and checking in with students and staff, Mr. Leasure took his role seriously and made his presence known all around the building. 🏫📋
Whether it was offering thoughtful input, lending a helping hand, or keeping things running smoothly, he showed what it means to lead with confidence and care! 💼👏
There was a new principal leading the way at Shepherdstown today—Mr. Gabe Leasure! From making important school decisions to visiting classrooms and checking in with students and staff, Mr. Leasure took his role seriously and made his presence known all around the building. 🏫📋
Whether it was offering thoughtful input, lending a helping hand, or keeping things running smoothly, he showed what it means to lead with confidence and care! 💼👏
🍵✨ Poetry, Tea, and a Touch of Elegance! ✨🍵
Mrs. Goldsborough’s 2nd grade class celebrated the culmination of their poetry unit in style today! Students enjoyed a delightful “tea party” where they shared their original poems with classmates.
Dressed for the occasion, our young poets brought both creativity and confidence as they read their work aloud, smiling, and supporting one another along the way. 💬📖
Mrs. Goldsborough’s 2nd grade class celebrated the culmination of their poetry unit in style today! Students enjoyed a delightful “tea party” where they shared their original poems with classmates.
Dressed for the occasion, our young poets brought both creativity and confidence as they read their work aloud, smiling, and supporting one another along the way. 💬📖
🌟 3rd ➡️ 4th Grade Transition Talk 📚✨
Huge thanks to Mrs. Topper 🧠 (Elmwood School Counselor), Mr. Underkoffler 🎓 (Elmwood School Principal), and our former Shep students 👏 (4th grade leaders!) for visiting our 3rd graders!
Your guidance 💬 and encouragement 💡 helped our Wildcats feel confident and excited for the next step! 🐾
Huge thanks to Mrs. Topper 🧠 (Elmwood School Counselor), Mr. Underkoffler 🎓 (Elmwood School Principal), and our former Shep students 👏 (4th grade leaders!) for visiting our 3rd graders!
Your guidance 💬 and encouragement 💡 helped our Wildcats feel confident and excited for the next step! 🐾
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!
