🤍 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
7 months ago, MBGSD
Collage of photos of students holding handdrawn signs that share a message of appreciation and belonging.

🐾 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.

#WildcatPride

7 months ago, MBGSD
Students sitting outside on a sidewalk, where they wrote Babysitters Club in chalk.
Students participate in an afterschool art club.
Students participate in an afterschool sports club.
Students participate in an afterschool gaming club.
Students participate in an afterschool sports club.
Students participate in an afterschool gaming club.
Students participate in an afterschool Esports club.
Students participate in an afterschool club.
Students participate in an afterschool gaming club.
Students participate in an afterschool gaming club.
💛 WORLD KINDNESS DAY, PART 3 // Our Mechanicsburg Middle School Student Advisory brought smiles (and snacks!) to staff recently with a thoughtful — and delicious — surprise. 🥨 Every staff member received a soft pretzel paired with the perfect message: Don’t get twisted — this year would knot be the same without staff like you.

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.

#WildcatPride #WorldKindnessDay
7 months ago, MBGSD
Students with a staff member who is holding a soft pretzel.
Students with a teacher who is biting on a soft pretzel.
Students with a teacher who is holding a soft pretzel

🔢 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!

#WildcatPride

8 months ago, MBGSD
Three students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
Two students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
Three students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
Three students playing a game in math to help learn fractions.
🐾 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
8 months ago, MBGSD
Three students cozied up with a warm and fuzzy maroon wildcat blanket.
💙❤️ HEROES IN OUR HALLS // In what has become a beloved tradition, Mechanicsburg Middle School welcomed veterans to the school yesterday for a special Heroes in Our Halls celebration.

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.

#WildcatPride #HeroesInOurHalls
8 months ago, MBGSD
Veterans and families walking through hallways lined with students holding American flags.
A group photo of veterans and their family members.
Students with flags waving at veterans
A student sitting with a family member who is a veteran.
Students waving flags in appreciation for Veterans.
A man in a suit speaking before a crowd of veterans.
Three teachers who are also veterans standing with an American flag.
Students with hand over heart, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Students with flags, waving at veterans.
Students with flags, ready to wave at veterans
🧦 HEY MISSY, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Dr. Bitz recently stopped by Mechanicsburg Middle School to celebrate Administrative Assistant Missy Coffman, who coordinates the MMS Marketplace, a program that distributes more than 100 food bags to each week help ensure every student has access to nutritious meals. Her compassion and care ensure that no Wildcat goes without — and recently, she’s gone even further by learning about Halal dietary needs and creating specialized bags to support students who follow this diet.

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

#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
8 months ago, MBGSD
A man in a suit presents a female staff member with a pair of maroon Wildcats socks, while the staff member holds a weekend meal bag.

📚 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. 😂

#WildcatPride

8 months ago, MBGSD
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
Back of tshirt that has a picture of the square root of 49.
A teacher in a 6-7 outfit.
🍁 AUTUMN VIBES, WILDCAT STYLE // Our district is bursting with color (and Wildcat pride!) this fall. 💜

#WildcatPride
8 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
8 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
8 months ago, MBGSD
Photo of a yard sign advertising a charity yard sale, as described in our post caption.
💜 LEARNING TO LIFT OTHERS // Students and staff from Mechanicsburg Area School District recently attended the 2025 Caring Team for Grieving Students Summit, joining peers and professionals from across Pennsylvania to learn how to better support classmates who are coping with grief and loss.

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.

#WildcatPride
8 months ago, MBGSD
Students dressed as superheroes.
A group of students and staff dressed as superheroes.

🚌 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

8 months ago, MBGSD
A "World's Best Bus Driver" sign proudly displayed on the dashboard of a school bus.
💥 GAME ON FOR A GOOD CAUSE // Mechanicsburg Middle School recently hosted its 12th annual Dodge HUNGER Dodgeball Tournament — and the Wildcat energy was off the charts! 🏐

With 34 teams and nearly 300 students and staff hitting the court, this year’s tournament raised an incredible $6,000 to support the MMS Marketplace Food Pantry in the fight against food insecurity. Special thanks to Bob Means Plumbing for supporting the cause by refereeing our games and by donating to our marketplace, showcasing their commitment to “flushing hunger.” 💪 That’s teamwork, community spirit, and Wildcat Pride in action! 👏

📸 Shoutout to Jess Long and Missy Coffman for the photos.

#WildcatPride #DodgeHunger
8 months ago, MBGSD
A group of adults standing with a big cardboard donation check.
A group of students dressed as Minions standing with a wildcat mascot.
A group of adults standing together in colorful "Carson's Pound" tshirts.
Students playing dodgeball.
A wildcat mascot with an adult in a yellow shirt.
A team of students in colorful outfits getting ready to start a dodgeball game.
Students playing dodgeball.
A group of students standing along a wall next to a Wildcat mascot.
A group of students standing in the middle of a gym with a Wildcat mascot.
A principal giving a high five to a student in a gym.
🍎👨‍🍳 A CRISP FALL FAVORITE // Students in the Wildcat Café at Mechanicsburg Middle School took their skills to the next level recently — baking up some warm apple crisp from scratch. From picking fresh apples at a local orchard to peeling, prepping, and baking them to golden perfection, these Wildcats did it all.

This hands-on experience wasn’t just about making a delicious treat., it was about teamwork, responsibility, and connecting classroom learning to the real world.

📸 Special thanks to Rebecca Kuhn for capturing our Wildcats hard at work throughout this fun (and yummy!) project.

#WildcatPride
8 months ago, MBGSD
Students deliver fresh baked apple crisp to teachers.
Students learn about apples at a local orchard.
Students make apple crisp.
Students make apple crisp.
Students peel apples
Students peel apples
Students with apples they picked from a tree.
Students pick apples from a tree.
Students deliver fresh baked apple crisp to a staff member.
Students with fresh baked apple crisp.

🎶 BIG NEWS, WILDCATS // We’re bursting with pride to share that the Mechanicsburg Middle School Select Ensemble has been invited to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) State Conference this spring.

This incredible honor places our Wildcats among the best of the best across the state. 👏

Under the direction of Mr. Patrick Murphy, this auditioned group of talented 7th- and 8th-graders rehearses twice a week before school (talk about dedication!) and shares their gift of music throughout the Mechanicsburg community. Beyond their beautiful harmonies, these students shine as leaders, role models, and ambassadors of Wildcat excellence.

Let’s hear it for our amazing Select Ensemble—your hard work, passion, and talent have truly hit all the right notes! 🎵

#WildcatPride

9 months ago, MBGSD
Group of student musicians standing around a piano.
Group of singers standing on risers.
🩺➕ MATH MEETS "OPERATIONS" // Future problem-solvers in Ms. Persun's and Mr. Bonora's 7th-grade classes took on a "medical" mission recently—using Order of Operations to “save” their celebrity patients! From calculating cures to performing math miracles (following proper order of operations, of course!), our Mechanicsburg Middle School Wildcats showed that precision and teamwork are the best medicine.

📸 Thanks to Missy Coffman for sharing these photos of learning in action.

#WildcatPride
9 months ago, MBGSD
Two teachers wearing scrubs for a medical math class project
Students use order of operations to solve math problems.
Students use order of operations to solve math problems.
Student solves math problem
Teacher demonstrates order of operations
Teacher demonstrates order of operations
Students solving a math problem.
Students in class using math to "save" patients
Students in class solving math problems
Students in hallway working on a math problem
🐾 THANK YOU, COACHES // Today is National Coaches Day, and we’re giving a big #WildcatShoutout to every coach across Wildcat Nation — on the field, in the gym, on the court, in our classrooms (we’ve got amazing instructional coaches, too!), and everywhere in between.

You motivate, mentor, and model what it means to give your best every day. From game plans to lesson plans, you help our Wildcats grow stronger, smarter, and more confident. Today we celebrate you. Every day, we appreciate you.

📸 Photo of Dave Heckard, Wildcat Football Head Coach, courtesy Pat Grill.

#WildcatPride
9 months ago, MBGSD
Football coach providing instruction to his team.
💙 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
9 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.
❄️ SCIENCE IN ACTION // Our 8th-grade scientists in Abby Thornton’s class at Mechanicsburg Middle School got hands-on with some cool experiments — literally! Using dry ice, students explored states of matter and chemical reactions in action. The excitement (and fog!) filled the room as curiosity came to life.

Way to go, Wildcats — keep asking questions and discovering the world around you! 🐾

📸 Shoutout to Melissa Coffman for capturing these hands-on learning experiences.

#WildcatPride
9 months ago, MBGSD
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.
Students using dry ice in a middle school science lab.