Elmwood Academy

👏 HELP US GIVE A 'GIANT' THANK YOU // Mechanicsburg Area School District Food Service is a recipient of GIANT's Feeding School Kids initiative. Thanks to GIANT’s support, we will receive $14,273.99 to grow school feeding programs to help eliminate child hunger within our schools. Thank YOU to all who rounded up at the register. Together, we are ensuring our Wildcats have access to the nutrition they need to grow and fuel their education. #WildcatPride

8 months ago, MBGSD

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🎉✨ HAPPY NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WEEK // This week, we're giving a special shoutout to our incredible assistant principals who go above and beyond every single day. From supporting students and staff to creating a positive, safe, and welcoming learning environment — your dedication makes an impact! 👏 Keith Shively, EA 👏 John Althouse, MMS 👏 Kelly Ziegler, MMS 👏 Cody Marker, MASH 👏 Kelly Mefford, MASH 👏 Sunada Roberts, MASH Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our schools. Today we celebrate you, every day we appreciate you. #WildcatPride

8 months ago, MBGSD

While and maroon graphic that says thank you assistant principals

🎤 On Saturday, Elmwood Academy was honored to host the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 7 Elementary Song Fest, a choral festival that welcomed more than 240 talented student musicians from across Eastern Pennsylvania (including several of our very own Wildcats). An estimated 1,000 family members, friends, and supporters filled our auditorium to listen to the beautiful performance. 📸 Photos courtesy Alice Broadway, music teacher at Elmwood Academy. #WildcatPride

9 months ago, MBGSD

Crowd listening to students perform on stage.

A group of students in a row, all wearing black dress attire.

📚 LET'S READ // Throughout the month, our elementary classrooms welcomed some very special guests in celebration of Read Across America Week! From community leaders to staff members and volunteers to family members, mystery readers brought stories to life and helped spark a love of reading in our Wildcats. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who took the time to share a story — your words made a difference, and your presence made it even more memorable! 📸 Photos courtesy Elmwood Academy teacher Heather Strock and Upper Allen teachers Melissa Gotthard-Shumate, Karol Maloney, and Kaitlynn Dolan. #WildcatPride

9 months ago, MBGSD

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Special thanks to Agent Mitchell from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office for presenting to our Wildcats at Elmwood Academy recently about making smart decisions when online. 📸 Photo courtesy Elmwood Assistant Principal Keith Shively. #WildcatPride

9 months ago, MBGSD

Presenter standing in front of a crowd of students.

Group of students with an adult presenter.

🐾 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. #WildcatPride

9 months ago, MBGSD

🎨 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.

9 months ago, MBGSD

One adult with his head in a piece of Bob Ross artwork.

Two students with their head in artwork.

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. #WildcatPride

9 months ago, MBGSD

Group of teachers taking a selfie at a conference.

🎉 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). #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence

9 months ago, MBGSD

A group of individuals with a dog accepting an award.