❄️ WEATHER ALERT // Mechanicsburg Area School District will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. This will be a traditional snow day with no makeup day needed. We will continue to monitor forecasts and road conditions for Tuesday and will communicate with staff and families if there is a need to alter the schedule for the day.

💙 Please help us give a special shoutout to our in-house maintenance crews and all crews across our municipalities who are working tirelessly to keep our roads clear and safe.

Stay warm, dry, and safe, Wildcats!

📸 Special thanks to Music/Vocals Teacher Gordon Kaslusky for capturing this picturesque moment at Kindergarten Academy.

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5 months ago, MBGSD
Snow falling all around a school building.
🧤❄️ 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
5 months ago, MBGSD
A hat and glove hanging on a playground fence.
🍞📚 A LITTLE TASTE OF TOMORROW // When those bites of freshly baked, homemade bread hit just right. 😊

KinderCats in Scott Herbein’s class at Kindergarten Academy mixed, kneaded, and baked bread from scratch this morning—then happily enjoyed their tasty creation as an afternoon snack. All part of their farm unit and the perfect setup for reading The Little Red Hen together tomorrow.

#WildcatPride

5 months ago, MBGSD
A young student excitedly enjoys a bite of homemade bread.
A young student enjoys a bite of homemade bread.
A young student proudly shows her loaf of homemade bread.
A young student enjoys a bite of homemade bread.
A young boy proudly holds up a loaf of homemade bread.
Two young students hold up their homemade bread.
A young student enjoys a bite of homemade bread.
A young student takes a bite of homemade bread.
A young student enjoys a bite of homemade bread.
🚓💙 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
5 months ago, MBGSD
A police officer stands in front of a school and holds a first day of school sign.
A police officer happily poses for a picture with some students.
Police officers playing kickball on a playground with a group of students.
A police officer greets a student as he's coming into school.
A police officers stands with a group of students who presented him with a gift.
A police officer stands in front of a school.
A police officer gives a presentation to a group of students in an auditorium.
A police officer plays catch with a group of young students on a school playground.
A police officer stands with a group of educators in front of a school
A police officer speaking in front of a group of students who are sitting on the floor.
🎒 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. 💜

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6 months ago, MBGSD
A graphic of a cartoon wildcat and a message, "Your Journey Begins Here: Kindergarten Registration Now Open."
🎄 HOLIDAY CHEER, DELIVERED // Kindergarten Academy School Counselor Kayce Heck and Principal Riley Baer made the rounds with their Holiday Cheer Cart, spreading sweet treats, smiles, and warm wishes to staff along the way. Sometimes the smallest visits bring the biggest joy. 💜

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6 months ago, MBGSD
Two adults standing behind a holiday cheer cart full of snacks.

💜 A SWEET SURPRISE // Special thanks to our KinderCats, Sam and Cyrus, for delivering handmade gingerbread friends and spreading lots of smiles to staff at the District Office yesterday. We love these moments that help us stay connected to our Wildcats.

#WildcatPride

6 months ago, MBGSD
Two young students deliver handmade gingerbread men to staff in an office.
Two felt gingerbread men handmade by young students.

❄️🧢 FESTIVE KINDERCATS // From winter hats to holiday hair flair, our littlest Wildcats are spreading cheer everywhere they go today.

#WildcatPride

6 months ago, MBGSD
Collage of young students in winter hats.
Collage of young students in winter hats.
Collage of young students in winter hats.
🥨 SWEET MOMENTS // Thanks to Becca Petrone and Katy Pratt and their Cooking Club, our KinderCats at Kindergarten Academy whipped up chocolate- and candy-covered pretzels — made with love for Mrs. Gochenaur in the office!

Learning, teamwork, and a whole lot of sweetness from our Little Chefs. 💜

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6 months ago, MBGSD
Young students in a chef's hat and aprons presenting a teacher with a plate of handmade treats.

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!

6 months ago, MBGSD
Two hour delay graphic
🎁 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
6 months ago, MBGSD
Ladies surrounded by lots of red bags full of gifts.
A lady in a white jacket holding a red bag full of holiday gifts.
A pile of green bags full of holiday gifts.
A lady in a red cap and black jacket holding a red bag full of holiday gifts.
🎁 WILDCAT ELVES IN ACTION // From jackets to school supplies and everything in between, each gift tells a story of community coming together. Thank you to our friends at Operation Wildcat and to their supports from across the community for making OW's Project Gift Box a beautiful reminder of what it means to take care of one another. 💛

📸 Members of our facilities team brave the cold to wheel in boxes and racks of gifts that will become part of this month's Project Gift Box, as coordinated and distributed by Operation Wildcat.

#WildcatPride
6 months ago, MBGSD
A man wheeling a cart of cardboard boxes.
A man wheeling a rack of coats into a building.
Two men wheeling carts of cardboard boxes.
🎄 THANK YOU, MECHANICSBURG! // Please help us give thanks to our friends at Operation Wildcat for another successful Project Tannenbaum distribution night. Because of their hard work — and our generous community — 76 families received trees, ornaments, lights, wreaths, garland, stockings, and more. 💜

Special thanks to every volunteer and supporter who donated, sorted, organized, and distributed items. Your kindness continues to brighten the season for our Wildcats. 🐾

🎁 LAST CALL TO SUPPORT PROJECT GIFT BOX! Operation Wildcat is still welcoming gift card donations to help support families across the district. Gift cards may be dropped off at the MASD District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than today, Friday, December 5, 2025.

Sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/
Learn more: https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects

📸 Photos courtesy Operation Wildcat.

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6 months ago, MBGSD
A group of volunteers standing in a hallway.
Holiday trees lining a hallway.
Two volunteers sitting at a table.
Two men sorting artificial holiday trees.

🎁 PROJECT GIFT BOX // Our friends at Operation Wildcat – Mechanicsburg, PA are once again spreading joy throughout our community by helping ensure a bright holiday season for our Wildcats.

Operation Wildcat is inviting community members to support this year’s Project Gift Box by donating gift cards, which will be shared with families across the district. Currently, more than 200 opportunities to give still remain. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference.

Gift cards may be dropped off at the Mechanicsburg Area School District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than Friday, December 5, 2025. The District Office is closed through Monday, December 1, and will reopen from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. To sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/

To learn more about Project Gift Box and the many ways Operation Wildcat supports our school community, please visit their website. https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects 

#WildcatPride

7 months ago, MBGSD
A fall craft display holding gift cards.
📚 🐾 LITTLE WILDCATS, BIG STORIES // Our littlest Wildcats in Lee Ann Reardon's class at Kindergarten Academy recently brought their folktale unit to life in a big way — by becoming the characters themselves.

From Chicken Little to The Bremen Town Musicians to The Three Billy Goats Gruff, students stepped into the stories, acted out key moments, and had a wonderful time retelling these timeless tales together. Just look at those smiles!

We love seeing their imaginations shine.

📸 Photos courtesy Miss Reardon.

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7 months ago, MBGSD
A group of young students acting out different folktales.
A young student acting out a folktale.
A group of young students acting out different folktales.
A group of young students watching a folktale story.
Group of young students standing on a kindergarten classroom carpet.
A young student acting out a folktale.
💙💛 CHILDREN'S GRIEF AWARENESS DAY // Across our Wildcat community, students of all ages spent time today learning simple, age-appropriate ways to be Champions of Hope — everyday helpers who notice when someone needs a little extra care and lift them up with kindness.

Our youngest Wildcats learned about feelings through butterfly art 🦋, reminding us that even small acts of compassion can make a big difference. Together, we’re building a community where every Wildcat feels supported, seen, and cared for. 🐾

#WildcatPride
7 months ago, MBGSD
A young child proudly holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child proudly holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child coloring a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child proudly holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child proudly holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child proudly holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child sitting in circle time in school, holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child sitting in circle time in school, holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child sitting in circle time in school, holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.
A young child sitting in circle time in school, holding a picture of a butterfly they colored.

🧦 HEY RACHEL, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF! // Today we’re celebrating Art Teacher Rachel Connell for truly going above and beyond. When we came to her with a brainstorm about switching up our annual appreciation card, she didn’t miss a beat — she jumped right in, pivoted effortlessly, and, with the help of some young Wildcats, brought the new idea to life.

Thanks to her creativity and quick thinking, we now have beautiful student artwork that perfectly captures a heartfelt message of belonging for our entire Wildcat community. 💜🐾 If you haven't already seen the card, be sure to check out this morning's post.

#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff

7 months ago, MBGSD
A man in a suit presenting a paid of branded socks to a teacher.
🤍 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK 2025 // From us to you, we share the special message below.

We are grateful for you — your commitment, your care, and your belief in every Wildcat’s inherent worth and potential. Thank you!

🎨 Please help us also celebrate and thank Broad Street Elementary School's Jonah, Vivienne, and Rahil for the hand drawn artwork (and smiles!).

Be sure to check back later today for a special video message from Dr. Bitz.

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7 months ago, MBGSD
Collage of photos of students holding handdrawn signs that share a message of appreciation and belonging.
🐾 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
7 months ago, MBGSD
Three students cozied up with a warm and fuzzy maroon wildcat blanket.
🥞🍎 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
7 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