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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Alex went above and beyond to inspire her students during the annual food drive — creating a fun incentive, organizing donations, and even turning her classroom into the collection hub. Thanks to her leadership and encouragement, the team brought in an amazing 1,100 food items for our community! 💜
Her dedication to service, teamwork, and community spirit truly #KnockedOurSocksOff.
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🎁 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
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🦃 We’re thankful for smiles, laughs, learning — and you, Wildcats!
Our staff at Mechanicsburg Middle School brought a little extra cheer (and a whole lot of giggles) with their turkey hats yesterday, reminding us that joy and connection are some of the best parts of school. 💛 Wishing our Wildcat community a season filled with warmth, gratitude, and plenty of reasons to smile.
📸 Photo shared courtesy Trinity Ellis.
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👏 Huge congratulations to our rising entrepreneurs!
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We’re excited to shine a spotlight on our MMS Wildcats who were named Artists of the Month for the first marking period! Their creativity, hard work, and passion for the arts continue to brighten our hallways and inspire their classmates.
From bold color choices to imaginative designs, these young artists are showcasing excellence and pride in every piece they create. 🐾
👏 Help us celebrate their talent and dedication — we can’t wait to see what they make next!
📸 Graphics shared courtesy MMS Art Teacher Trinh Sudak.
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🎤 Last week, several Wildcats took the stage at the Sweet Soundsations festival at Central Dauphin Middle School, joining young musicians from across Pennsylvania to rehearse with a guest conductor and put on a beautiful concert. And today, more of our singers are representing MASD at the Octavators festival at Cedar Cliff High School. Over 160 student musicians from around the state came together to form one powerhouse Octavators choir.
We’re so proud of our young vocalists for sharing their gifts, stepping into new opportunities, and making music that connects us all. 🐾
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📸 Shoutout to Rebecca Kuhn for capturing these moments.
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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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🐾 Wildcats are staying busy, even after the final bell of the day. In partnership with Mechanicsburg Area Recreation Department, Mechanicsburg MIddle School is buzzing with energy thanks to the MAPS after-school activities program. Twice a week this fall, students and staff came together to try new things, build friendships, stay connected, and simply have fun.
From The Babysitters Club and Dungeons & Dragons to Board Games, Drawing, and Esports—there’s no shortage of laughter, creativity, and connection happening throughout the building.
MAPS will return this spring with a whole new lineup of activities exclusively for our Wildcats in grades 6–8. Stay tuned… great things will continue.
📸 Special thanks to Melissa Coffman for snapping photos of MAPS in action.
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A little appreciation goes a long way, and our Wildcats continue to show just how powerful kindness can be. 🐾
📸 Special thanks to School Social Worker Jess Long for capturing this moment.
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🔢 THINK BINGO MEETS CONNECT FOUR — with a math twist! We recently spotted sixth graders in Holly Fesler's class at Mechanicsburg Middle School playing Super Six, a fun dividing fractions game that turns skill practice into friendly competition. Game-based learning at its best! 🐾
📸 Special shoutout to Ms. Fesler for sharing these fun photos!
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🕓 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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The morning was filled with music, student speeches, and heartfelt moments as veterans were honored for their service and sacrifice. The event concluded with a powerful walk through the hallways—Wildcats lining the corridors, waving flags, clapping, and cheering to show their appreciation. 🇺🇸
We are deeply grateful to all who have served and to our MMS students and staff for making this meaningful tribute so special.
📸 Be sure to check out our Facebook page for an album of photos from the event.
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Thank you, Missy, for your heart, dedication, and commitment to making sure every student feels seen, supported, and cared for. You truly knocked our socks off! 💜
➡️ Visit our website to learn more about meal support for our Wildcat families across the district: https://www.mbgsd.org/article/2514474
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📚 IT'S THE WORD OF THE YEAR // When the Word of the Year is “6 7,” you know our 8th grade Pioneers are going to make it 6 7 times more fun. 💜 From math to social studies, our middle school staff joined in on the fun yesterday by adding their own twist to the trend—proof that learning (and laughter) are always in style.
📸 Shoutout to MMS Administrative Assistant Melissa Coffman for sharing "6 7" of her best photos with us. 😂
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💜 Thank you to our families for supporting this important time dedicated to staff growth and continuous improvement.
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📅 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! 🐾
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Representing MASD were student leaders from Elmwood Academy and Mechanicsburg Middle School, alongside our dedicated elementary and middle school counselors and social workers. Together, they explored ways to foster understanding, compassion, and connection within our schools — helping ensure that no Wildcat grieves alone.
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