Summer 2026

Welcome to 8th Grade!

The Eighth Grade teachers, administration, and staff would like to congratulate you on your successful completion of 7th grade and your promotion to the 8th grade. With this promotion you will be asked to exhibit a higher degree of leadership, responsibility, organization and preparation. Listed below are some summer suggestions to prepare for a successful 2026-2027 school year at Mechanicsburg Middle School.

· Read. Read books, magazines, newspapers and/or on-line sources. Summer reading will most likely advance your reading level and lead to improved grades for the upcoming school year.

· Wake up on time. A week before school begins, get at least eight hours of sleep and wake up at the same time required for a normal school day. Waking up at the proper time will help you be at your best during the new school year.

Mechanicsburg Area School District will be providing school supplies for all students with the exception of backpacks, headphones, water bottles, and calculators. These items will need to be provided by parent/guardian.

In eighth grade, the grading system continues to be the secondary grading system, which reports grades as percentages. The percentages are as follows:

A = 93-100% B = 85-92% C = 76-84% D = 70-75% F = 69 & lower

Enjoy the remainder of the summer! The school year begins on August 18, 2026. We look forward to an exciting and educational school year with you.

Sincerely,

The Eighth Grade Teachers, Administration, and Staff

Mechanicsburg Middle School

Mechanicsburg Middle School

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