🐾🎄 Our four-legged friends didn’t want to miss out on the fun, so they proudly showed off their festive flair, too.

We’re so proud of our facility dog program and the comfort, connection, and love these pups bring to our Wildcat family throughout the year.

📸 Special thanks to Josh and Christina Bull and Kaitlin Bigham for capturing these sweet moments.

#WildcatPride

7 days ago, MBGSD
A black dog wearing a red, snowflake bandanna and sitting in front of a holiday tree.
A black dog wearing a blue holiday coat and sitting in front of a holiday tree.

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!

13 days 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
13 days 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.
🏗️💜 BUILDING BIG DREAMS // Our new Architecture Centers at Northside and Broad Street are officially open — and the joy, creativity, and “ah-ha” moments inside are something special.

From exploring architectural marvels to designing their own creations, our young Wildcats are collaborating, problem-solving, and persevering with excitement and pride. Art Teacher Rachel Connell says watching students find their spark has been truly unforgettable.

A heartfelt thank you to our friends at the Wildcat Foundation for bringing these learning spaces to life through their grant program. The impact is already being felt.

📸 Special thanks to Mrs. Connell for capturing these moments.

#WildcatPride
18 days ago, MBGSD
A young student with building blocks.
Two young students with building blocks.
Two young boys with a tall tower of buidling blocks.
A young student with building blocks.
Two young students with building blocks.
Two young students with building blocks.
Two young students with building blocks.
A young student sketches the building he will construct with building blocks.
A young student with building blocks.
A young student with a building blocks.
🐾🎤 WILDCATS WITH A VOICE // Last night, four of our young Wildcats from Northside Elementary School took the mic at the Board of School Directors meeting to share how their learning is growing through CKLA.

Speaking at a board meeting is tough even for adults — but Charlotte, Kamiyah, Evelyn, and Audrey showed incredible poise, confidence, and heart. We couldn’t be prouder of their bravery and their excitement for learning. 📚

Way to go, Wildcats. 💜

#WildcatPride
18 days ago, MBGSD
Four friends posing for a picture in the hallway of an office building.
Two young girls reading a school project to school board members.
Students talking in front of a school board.
🎁 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
20 days 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.

#WildcatPride
23 days 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

about 1 month ago, MBGSD
A fall craft display holding gift cards.

🧦 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

about 1 month 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.

#WildcatPride
about 1 month ago, MBGSD
Collage of photos of students holding handdrawn signs that share a message of appreciation and belonging.
🩺 PAGING ALL (future) DOCTORS // Northside Elementary School first graders recently wrapped up their CKLA Human Body Unit by becoming “doctors for a day.” From performing hands-on “operations” to exploring the circulatory, digestive, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, these young learners showed just how much heart (and brain power!) they’ve got! 💜

#WildcatPride
about 2 months ago, MBGSD
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
A student dressed as a doctor for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Student dressed as a play doctor, fixing a stuffed bear.
Student dressed as a patient for part of a class unit on the human body.
Students dressed as doctors for a classroom activity.
Student dressed as a play doctor and playing the game operation.
🐾 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
about 2 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
about 2 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
🍁 AUTUMN VIBES, WILDCAT STYLE // Our district is bursting with color (and Wildcat pride!) this fall. 💜

#WildcatPride
2 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
2 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
2 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

2 months ago, MBGSD
A "World's Best Bus Driver" sign proudly displayed on the dashboard of a school bus.
🍎 NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK // From fresh fruit to fan-favorite entrees (like Walking Taco day!), there’s a lot to love about lunchtime in our schools.

This week, we’re celebrating the people and programs that make it all possible — from our food service team serving up nutritious meals with a smile, to our students fueling up for a day full of learning and fun.

Here’s a peek at some of our Wildcats at Northside elementary School enjoying lunch — proving that good food and good friends make the perfect recipe.

#WildcatPride
3 months ago, MBGSD
A young student grabbing his lunch in a school cafeteria line.
A student carrying her lunch tray out of the cafeteria.
An adult putting cheese into a walking taco for a student.
A staff member serving a young student his lunch.
A young boy smiling in the school cafeteria.
A staff member helping a young student in the cafeteria.
A kind cafeteria lady helping a young student with her lunch.
A young boy enjoying his lunch at school.
A student enjoying her homemade lunch.
💡 SMARTS + SMILES // Wildcats in Kaitlin Bigham's class at Northside Elementary recently turned review time into game time with a roaring round of Head Bandz! Quick thinking, teamwork, and lots of laughter made learning a blast.

📸 Special shoutout to Miss Bigham for the photos.

#WildcatPride #LearningIsFun
3 months ago, MBGSD
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
Students play HeadBandz.
💙 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
3 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.