🐾 KINDERGARTEN IS PAW-SOME // We had some pretty excited future Wildcats in our building yesterday as we hosted our first Kindergarten is Paw-Some event of the Spring, where we welcomed our incoming Class of 2038. These little learners have both smiles and enthusiasm that are contagious, and we can't wait to officially welcome them for the start of the 2025-26 school year!
Registration is open for incoming kindergartners for 2025-2026. To be eligible, children must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025. For more info and to register 🔗 https://www.mbgsd.org/apps/pages/Central_Registration
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🏫 PRINCIPALS IN THE MAKING // Our schools are filled with future leaders, and two Wildcats at Elmwood Academy recently got to put their leadership skills to the test when they took on the role of Principals for the Day!
Abby and Ella took on this exciting challenge, courtesy of friends at the Wildcat Foundation and their recent Wildcat Foundation Night silect auction. From greeting students to showering our staff with appreciation, these young leaders got a taste of what it takes to run a school. We're proud to report that Abby and Ella demonstrated kindness, responsibility, and creativity throughout their day of leadership. We can’t wait to see how they continue to grow and shine!
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🎉 HAPPY PARAPROFESSIONAL APPRECIATION DAY // Please help us give a Wildcat shoutout to the incredible paraprofessionals across our district for their dedication, compassion, and unwavering support for our students and schools. You are essential to our team, and we appreciate everything you do! 👏 Today we celebrate you, every day we appreciate you!
📸 Photos of amazing Instructional Assistants at Kindergarten Academy as shared by Principal Riley Baer.
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🎉🐾 TINY BUT MIGHTY // On Friday, our littlest learners got a special treat — their very own pep rally! It’s not often our youngest Wildcats get to experience the energy and excitement of a traditional pep rally, but they sure brought their A-game for this spirited all-school event!
Complete with cheers, pom poms, our Wildcat mascot, and a spirit tunnel to kick off the morning, these little ones showed BIG school pride. 🤍 Seeing their smiles and enthusiasm was pure magic.
📸 Special thanks to staff at Kindergarten Academy for sharing photos.
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📣🎉 Our wildcats at Kindergarten Academy are excited for today’s all-school celebration pep rally. Go, Wildcats!
📸 Photos courtesy Principal Riley Baer.
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🐾 WE'VE GOT WILDCAT SPIRIT // Today marked our very first #WildcatWednesday, and our staff showed up in style! From t-shirts and sweatshirts to maroon and steel suits and shoes, the halls were full of Wildcat pride. 💙 It’s all about celebrating who we are and the incredible community we’re proud to be part of.
📸 Special thanks to our staff from across the district for proudly sharing these photos. Be sure to check our official social media channels (FB and IG @MASDwildcats) for more photos.
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🎨 AN ART-TASTIC EVENING // Creativity was in full swing as our young Wildcats and their families came together recently for an evening of hands-on art activities. Imaginations ran wild and masterpieces were made. 🖌️ A big thank you to everyone who joined in the fun—your creativity and enthusiasm made the night one to remember. And a special shoutout to everyone involved in organizing this fun-filled evening for our Wildcat community. 📸 Photos shared courtesy of staff from across the district.
We recently sent a team of Wildcats to the Council for Exceptional Children conference, where they had an opportunity to continue to learn and grow while also connecting with other educators and advocates. From innovative strategies to meaningful collaboration, our team brought back new insights that will allow us to continue meeting the needs of all our Wildcats.
📸 Photo courtesy Mark Miller, Assistant Supervisor of Special Education.
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🎉 WE'VE GOT LOTS OF REASONS TO CELEBRATE // We’re honored to share that two of our Wildcat programs were recently recognized with the Exemplary Program award from the Shippensburg University School Study Council.
🏅 Mechanicsburg Middle School’s MMS Plus Program was honored for providing students with additional supports to help them succeed—while fostering a sense of belonging and strengthening the home/school connection.
🐾 The District’s Facility Dog Program was also recognized for integrating four-legged team members into our schools to support the well-being of both students and staff.
📸 Pictured left to right with Facility Dog Carson: Jaime Bott, Supervisor of Special Education (Facility Dog Program); Jess Long, School Social Worker (MMS Plus Program); Superintendent Andy Bitz; Board President Mr. John Rupp; and MMS Principal Joel Yohn (MMS Plus Program).
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