🐾 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
9 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
10 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

We had lots of Fall fun at Kindergarten Academy today - Wildcat style, of course!

10 months ago, MBGSD
A student showing a temporary tattoo of a paw print on his hand.
A student showing a temporary tattoo of a paw print.
A student showing a temporary tattoo of a paw print on her hand.
Students showing a temporary tattoo of a paw print on their hands.
A student showing a temporary tattoo of a paw print on her hand.
A student getting a temporary tattoo of a paw print.
A student getting a temporary tattoo of a paw print.
A student getting a temporary tattoo of a paw print on her hand.
A student getting a temporary tattoo of a paw print.
🍁 AUTUMN VIBES, WILDCAT STYLE // Our district is bursting with color (and Wildcat pride!) this fall. 💜

#WildcatPride
10 months ago, MBGSD
Colorful fall trees in front of a school.
A chair and desk overlooking a colorful fall tree.
Colorful fall trees in front of a school.
Colorful fall trees in front of a school.
Colorful fall trees in front of a school.
A building surrounded by fall foliage.
💡 TEAMWORK + LEARNING = GROWTH // Professional development days give our team time to learn, connect, and grow—so we can give our best to our Wildcats every day. 🌟 Today, our Instructional Aides came together for hands-on collaboration and shared learning.

💜 Thank you to our families for supporting this important time dedicated to staff growth and continuous improvement.

#WildcatPride
10 months ago, MBGSD
Staff members collaborating during professional development.
Staff members collaborating during professional development.
Staff members collaborating during professional development.
Staff members collaborating during professional development.
Staff members collaborating during professional development.
🧺 SHOP FOR A CAUSE // It's not too late to swing by the Operation Wildcat’s 24th Indoor Yard Sale, open until 8 p.m. today (Friday, Oct. 24) and from 7:30 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 25, at Mechanicsburg Brethren in Christ Church. Find treasures big and small — books, collectibles, home décor, jewelry, toys, and more — all while helping students and families in need right here in our district. 💜

📅 Friday, Oct. 24 | 8 AM–8 PM
📅 Saturday, Oct. 25 | 7:30 AM–12 PM
📍 1050 S. York St., Mechanicsburg

Cash and credit accepted. Every purchase supports a Wildcat family! 🐾

#WildcatPride
10 months ago, MBGSD
Photo of a yard sign advertising a charity yard sale, as described in our post caption.

🚌 IT’S NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK // Every day, our amazing bus drivers safely transport our Wildcats — rain or shine, morning and afternoon, always with care. Thank you for the patience, smiles, and watchful eyes that keep our students safe.

🚨 Safety reminder: When a bus has its stop arm out and red lights flashing, all traffic must stop — in both directions. Through our enforcement program that equips each school bus with stop-arm cameras, law enforcement issued 131 citations in May and September to drivers who illegally passed stopped MASD buses.

Let’s all do our part to keep Wildcats safe. ❤️ Slow down, stay alert, and always stop on red!

📸: A student-made “World’s Best Bus Driver” sign — proudly displayed on the dashboard of one of our school buses.

#WildcatPride

10 months ago, MBGSD
A "World's Best Bus Driver" sign proudly displayed on the dashboard of a school bus.

🦯 WHITE CANE DAY // Meet Emma, one of our amazing Kindergarten Wildcats who’s already showing us what confidence, independence, and perseverance look like! Each day, she navigates her new school with courage and curiosity—proving that with the right tools and a supportive community, every student can shine.

Today on White Cane Day, we celebrate independence, awareness, and inclusion for individuals who are blind or visually impaired—and the incredible students like Emma who remind us what belonging truly means. 💜

👏 We're so proud of you, Emma!

(Proudly shared with the support of our young Wildcat's Mom.)

#WhiteCaneDay #YouBelong #WildcatPride

10 months ago, MBGSD
A young blind student navigating her school with her white cane.
A young blind student learning to write.
A young blind student standing beside a teacher with her white cane.
💙 CELEBRATING OUR OLYMPIANS // Today our Wildcat athletes shined bright at Special Olympics! With determination, teamwork, and big smiles, they gave their all — showing us the true spirit of sportsmanship and Wildcat Pride. 🐾🏅

A huge thank you to the buddies who cheered, encouraged, and stood side-by-side with our athletes every step of the way. Together, you created memories full of joy, friendship, and celebration.

We couldn’t be prouder of our Wildcats — you inspire us all! 💛

Visit our official Facebook page for a full photo album from this beautiful day - www.facebook.com/MASDwildcats

#WildcatPride
11 months ago, MBGSD
A special olympian competing in the long jump. He's mid air.
A special olympian and her big buddy.
Special Olympics parade of athletes.
Special olympians and their buddies walk in the opening ceremonies.
A student smiling with a little student in a wheelchair during special olympics.
A special olymian and his big buddy.
Group of student celebrating special olympians.
A young special olympian walking hand in hand with his big buddy.
Young special olympians standing with a college mascot dressed like a red devil.
A special olympian and her big buddy.

🧦 YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Today we’re celebrating Tammy Wilburn, our amazing reading aide at Kindergarten Academy! She’s gone above and beyond to support students and staff—jumping in wherever help was needed and making sure our youngest readers kept growing.

Thank you, Ms. Wilburn, for your dedication, flexibility, and heart. You’ve truly earned your Wildcat socks! 🐾❤️

11 months ago, MBGSD
A superintendent presents a staff member with a pair of branded socks
💛 SMALL MOMENTS, BIG HEARTS // Two of our Kindercats walking hand in hand across the playground remind us what belonging and friendship look like. Sometimes it’s the simple moments that mean the most. 🐾

📸 Special shoutout to Kindergarten Academy's Alyssa Messner for capturing this sweet moment.

#WildcatPride
11 months ago, MBGSD
Two young students walking across the parking lot holding hands.
📚 A NEW CHAPTER IN LEARNING // Our elementary Wildcats are diving into the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program, and you can feel the excitement in the classroom. These engaging lessons are building strong foundations in reading, writing, and communication.

📸 K-3 Literacy Coach Rebecca Morris introduces our little learners at Broad Street Elementary School and Kindergarten Academy to some of the adventures they'll go on as part of their journey to becoming confident readers and storytellers. Special shoutout to KA's Marisa Zimmerman for the photos of our Kindercats.

#WildcatPride
12 months ago, MBGSD
Students touching sparky, a stuffed animal
Students holding hands
Students sitting on the floor to meet sparky, a stuffed animal
Students on the floor listening to a teacher introducing Sparky
Teacher using a white board
Students holding hands while meeting sparky, a stuffed animal
Students on the floor listening to a teacher introducing Sparky
🐾 GET COZY, STAY WILDCAT PROUD // Our Mechanicsburg Area PTO is excited to launch a custom Wildcats blanket fundraiser! Perfect for chilly game nights, movie marathons, or showing off your Wildcat pride at home. Please share with all of your Wildcat friends!

✨ Limited quantity – don’t miss out! Order by Friday, September 12, 2025.
📦 Benefits the PTOs at KA, Upper Allen, Broad Street, Shep, Northside, and Elmwood Academy - directly supporting our students.

Wrap yourself in comfort AND Wildcat spirit today! Order here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OHVpC1VoPquj4L5uLfRsVJYRi?domain=mydesigns.teamthrows.com/

#WildcatPride
12 months ago, MBGSD
Graphic advertising wildcat blanket fundraisers
🛝 Nothing says back to school like laughter and playground fun! Our littlest Wildcats at Kindergarten Academy have been busy making memories, building friendships, learning together every day. 💛

#WildcatPride
12 months ago, MBGSD
Young girl hanging from monkey bars on a school playground
Young girl focused as the climbs a ropes course on a school playground
Young boy focused as he climbs on a jungle gym
Girl standing in the middle of a set of monkey bars
Young girl standing in between a set of monkey bars
Boy smiling, arms wide open as he stands on a school playground
Young girl sitting on the step that leads up to monkey bars
Young boy smiling on a playground. There is a blue slide behind him.
Young boy heading down a blue slide
Young boy standing on steps that lead up to a playground slide
✨ When the windows sparkle, so do our schools! Thanks to our amazing maintenance crew for keeping everything fresh and bright for our Wildcats. We couldn't do what we do without this rockstar team!

📸 Janice Detraglia, Head Custodian at Kindergarten Academy.

#WildcatPride
12 months ago, MBGSD
Photo through a window of a custodian cleaning the windows on a door.
🎒 WE'RE BACK FOR FIRST DAY, ROUND TWO // We had such a great first day yesterday that we thought we'd do it all over again. 😃 Today is the first day for the second half of our K-3 students, and it looks like we're off to another great start.

📸 Our KinderCats at Kindergarten Academy are so excited to be here and full of lots of smiles. Special thanks to School Social Worker Megan Garrison for sharing the photo of our KA Car Rider Pit Crew. 😃

#WildcatPride
about 1 year ago, MBGSD
Smiling boy on first day of school. He's wearing his backpack.
Proud mom with her two girls on the first day of school
Group of teachers wearing yellow Pit Crew vests
Proud parents with boys on first day of school.
Two young students stepping off of a yellow school bus on the first day of school
Kindergarten student picking up a bottle of milk for breakfast
Young boy standing in classroom with a facility dog
Young boy coloring a "Welcome to Kindergarten" poster
Group of adults in bright yellow "Pit Crew" vests
Group of young students smiling and standing beside their teacher on the first day of school

🙋‍♀️ WHO'S READY TO GET THIS SCHOOL YEAR STARTED // Don't forget, our first day is TOMORROW — Tuesday, August 19, for grades 4–12, with a staggered start for K–3 on Aug. 19 and 20.

Be sure to visit www.mbgsd.org/bts for info on breakfast/lunch menus, schedules, bus routes, and more! And, if you haven't already, please log into your Sapphire Community Portal to complete all of the first-day sign-offs and important emergency contact and health information.

We’re so excited to welcome all of our Wildcats back for another great year! 🐾

📸 Photo of one of our proud KinderCats, who was excited to meet her teacher during orientation last week.

#WildcatPride

about 1 year ago, MBGSD
Little girl sitting criss cross on the floor with her hand raised.
🐾 OUR FUTURE WILDCATS ARE HERE // Earlier this week, our brand-new KinderCats stepped into school for orientation—wide-eyed, full of questions, and ready to take on their very first year of learning adventures. From exploring their classrooms to meeting new friends (and their amazing teachers!), our littlest learners are already showing BIG school spirit.

Here’s to a year of curiosity, kindness, and countless “firsts.” Welcome to the Wildcat family, Class of 2038—we’re so glad you’re here! 🎒💛

#WildcatPride
about 1 year ago, MBGSD
A young girl smiling in a classroom
Students sit on carpet in front of a teacher who is reading a book
A young student works with a teacher
A young boy with a backpack finding his cubby in his classroom
A young boy in a school hallway with a parent
A young student walks a hallway in a school with an adult
A young student sits at a desk
A young student walks a hallway in a school with adults.
Students sit on carpet in front of a teacher who is reading a book
A young student builds with legos
🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL 2025 // The countdown is over—our Wildcats are coming back! 🐾💛 We can’t wait to see those first-day smiles on Tuesday and Wednesday (and every day after that!).

📅 First Day for Grades 4–12: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
📅 Staggered Start for K–3: Tuesday & Wednesday, August 19–20, 2025

Get ready, Wildcats… it’s going to be an amazing year! 🎉

#WildcatPride
about 1 year ago, MBGSD
Back to School Graphic
🎉 HONORING OUR WILDCAT LEGENDS // Earlier this week, we proudly celebrated MASD staff members who have dedicated 20, 25, or 30 incredible years to shaping and inspiring future-focused Wildcats. Their commitment, passion, and unwavering support have left an enduring mark on our students and our community.

Please join us in congratulating—and thanking—these remarkable individuals for living the #WildcatWay every single day. 💙🐾

#WildcatPride #WildcatTradition #WildcatExcellence
about 1 year ago, MBGSD
A group of adults standing in line for a recognition photo.
Two lades standing next to each other for a recognition photo
three adults standing in line for a recognition photo