🎒 BACK TO SCHOOL 2025 // The countdown is over—our Wildcats are coming back! 🐾💛 We can’t wait to see those first-day smiles on Tuesday and Wednesday (and every day after that!).
📅 First Day for Grades 4–12: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
📅 Staggered Start for K–3: Tuesday & Wednesday, August 19–20, 2025
Get ready, Wildcats… it’s going to be an amazing year! 🎉
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📅 First Day for Grades 4–12: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
📅 Staggered Start for K–3: Tuesday & Wednesday, August 19–20, 2025
Get ready, Wildcats… it’s going to be an amazing year! 🎉
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🎉 HONORING OUR WILDCAT LEGENDS // Earlier this week, we proudly celebrated MASD staff members who have dedicated 20, 25, or 30 incredible years to shaping and inspiring future-focused Wildcats. Their commitment, passion, and unwavering support have left an enduring mark on our students and our community.
Please join us in congratulating—and thanking—these remarkable individuals for living the #WildcatWay every single day. 💙🐾
#WildcatPride #WildcatTradition #WildcatExcellence
Please join us in congratulating—and thanking—these remarkable individuals for living the #WildcatWay every single day. 💙🐾
#WildcatPride #WildcatTradition #WildcatExcellence
🛝 The jungle gyms are still. The slides are quiet. And we can't help but miss the laughter, energy, and smiles that fill our playgrounds throughout the school year. We are so excited to soon welcome back our Wildcats - it's not the same without you! 🐾
Our first day of school is August 19, 2025, with a staggered start for our K-3 Wildcats. Don't forget to check out our Back to School Resource Center for answers to many of your questions as you prep for the first day of school: www.mbgsd.org/BTS.
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📚 Our newest teachers took the spotlight during professional development this week — leading a lesson with principals stepping into the role of students. We love seeing fresh ideas, confident voices, and collaborative learning right from the start.
We’re so excited you’re here!
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⚠️🎟️ TICKET SALES UPDATE – TONIGHT (8/6/25) // Please note: Tonight’s football season ticket and fall athletic pass sales (Wednesday, 8/6/25) will now take place from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at the Wildcat Activity Center (WAC) — this is a change in location from what was previously advertised.
Season Tickets: $50 reserved seating
Fall Athletic Passes: $40 adult / $15 student
Cash or check only.
#WildcatPride #GoMechanicsburg 🐾
Season Tickets: $50 reserved seating
Fall Athletic Passes: $40 adult / $15 student
Cash or check only.
#WildcatPride #GoMechanicsburg 🐾
🎉 WELCOME, NEWEST WILDCATS // Help us give a warm Wildcat welcome to all of our teachers who are new to MASD this year! Whether they’re just beginning their teaching journey or bringing years of experience from other districts, we’re thrilled to have them join our school community.
Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and making a difference—welcome to the Wildcat family! 💙🐾
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Here’s to a year of learning, growth, and making a difference—welcome to the Wildcat family! 💙🐾
#WildcatPride
📚🐾 Wildcats showed up in style — and in matching Wildcat shorts — to support our friends at the Simpson Library at their 19th annual Run for Reading 5K.
Whether they were running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, our Wildcat spirit was on display during this wonderful community tradition. Way to go, team! 🏃♂️
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Whether they were running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, our Wildcat spirit was on display during this wonderful community tradition. Way to go, team! 🏃♂️
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💼 A big shoutout to our incredible HR team and all the departments across the district who have been working behind the scenes to prepare for Monday — the first day of staff induction!
From setting up spaces to coordinating schedules, organizing materials, and making sure every detail is in place, your efforts help create a warm and welcoming start for our newest team members. Thank you for helping us roll out the red carpet — we can’t wait to welcome our new Wildcats! 🐾
📸 Tina Rensel, HR Coordinator, puts the finishing touches on welcome packets for our newest teachers.
🌳 As July comes to a close, we would be remiss if we didn't recognize Park and Recreation Month, and celebrate not only the incredible team that brings our programs and events to life all year long, but also our amazing staff who bring the magic to our Playground Program and Summer Adventure Camp.
From leading games and crafts to organizing youth sports, special events, and community programs, both our counselors and recreation team go above and beyond to make every moment meaningful. Their energy, kindness, and dedication create spaces where fun, learning, and connection thrive — all year long.
👏 Help us give a big THANK YOU to the heart of these programs — our amazing recreation staff! We couldn’t do it without you.
📸 Photos shared courtesy Tiffany Herron, Recreation Director.
From leading games and crafts to organizing youth sports, special events, and community programs, both our counselors and recreation team go above and beyond to make every moment meaningful. Their energy, kindness, and dedication create spaces where fun, learning, and connection thrive — all year long.
👏 Help us give a big THANK YOU to the heart of these programs — our amazing recreation staff! We couldn’t do it without you.
📸 Photos shared courtesy Tiffany Herron, Recreation Director.
🎭 IT'S SHOWTIME, AND YOU'RE INVITED // Our talented Mechanicsburg Area Parks and Recreation Musical Theatre Campers from across the district have been dreaming big—and now it’s showtime!
Campers proudly present Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr., a magical, family-friendly revue celebrating 100 years of Disney music and storytelling. Join our young Imagineers as they discover the power of dreams through songs from 24 beloved Disney films—classics and new favorites alike!
🎶 When: July 10 at 7 p.m., July 11 at 11 a.m. at 7 p.m.
📍 Where: Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School
🕒 The show runs about one hour.
🎟️ Admission is free!
You won’t want to miss this heartwarming, high-energy performance that is perfect for all ages.
Campers proudly present Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr., a magical, family-friendly revue celebrating 100 years of Disney music and storytelling. Join our young Imagineers as they discover the power of dreams through songs from 24 beloved Disney films—classics and new favorites alike!
🎶 When: July 10 at 7 p.m., July 11 at 11 a.m. at 7 p.m.
📍 Where: Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School
🕒 The show runs about one hour.
🎟️ Admission is free!
You won’t want to miss this heartwarming, high-energy performance that is perfect for all ages.
🎉 THIS IS PUBLIC SERVICE // After TWO 32-year careers in public service, it’s time to celebrate a remarkable legacy! From the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Class of 1964) to 28 years in the U.S. Army, followed by 32 years dedicated to our Wildcats—16 as a full-time Social Studies teacher at MASH and another 16 as a beloved substitute (at both MASH and MMS)—Retired Col. Karl Robinson has spent an incredible 64 years serving others.
Please join us as we thank Col. Robinson for a lifetime of leadership, dedication, and impact, and we wish him all the best in a well-earned retirement! 🇺🇸📚
#WildcatPride #LifetimeOfService #ThankYou
🚨 Electric Scooters & the Law: What You Need to Know // Curious about the rules surrounding electric scooters? Want to keep your kids safe while they ride?
Join our friends at Upper Allen Police Department for an informative community meeting covering Pennsylvania laws, safety tips, and more.
📅 Monday, June 16, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Upper Allen Township Multi-Purpose Room (100 Gettysburg Pike)
Whether you're a rider, a parent, or a concerned neighbor, you're invited! Can’t make it? Visit UAPD's website for a full fact sheet - https://upperallenpolice.com/wp/ 🛴💡
Special thanks to our partners in safety for offering this informative presentation to our entire Wildcat community.
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📣 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT // Due to facility renovations and infrastructure upgrades, the track at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School will be closed from now through approximately October 2025. During this time, the facility will not be open for community use. As always, we appreciate your support and understanding.
Special thanks to our friends at Mechanicsburg Fire Department for recognizing and supporting our grads (and for everything their department does to protect and serve our community!). Congrats to Firefighter Nick Covert and the entire Class of 2025. In the words of MFD:
"The Mechanicsburg Fire Department would like to congratulate Mechanicsburg’s class of 2025. Your hard work has paid off and we are proud of your accomplishments! We would especially like to congratulate graduate and Firefighter Nick Covert. Nick holds a special place in our heart as he was MFD’s first high school intern. He helped to sculpt this new program for future participants, all while earning his Firefighter 1 certification. Good work Nick, MFD is proud of you!"
📸 Photo borrowed from Mechanicsburg Fire Department. Be sure to scroll through our page for more pictures of the ceremony, and check back in the coming days for additional photos.
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We're less than 45 minutes from the start of our Commencement ceremony. Congrats, Wildcat Class of 2025.
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🔗 LINK CREW IS COMING TO MASH // We’re launching Link Crew—a nationally recognized program to support our incoming 9th-grade Wildcats! 🐾 This spring, five staff members became certified Link Crew Coordinators (they're the smiling faces in the picture), and they selected 104 awesome sophomores and juniors to serve as Link Leaders and to guide the Class of 2029 into high school life. Stay tuned in the coming days for more photos from our first-ever Link Leaders training.
The Link Crew journey officially kicks off at Freshman Orientation in August. The Crew is ready. Let’s go, Wildcats!
📸 MEET YOUR LINK CREW COORDINATORS: Link Crew trainer Vanessa DeLuca (fourth from left) with newly certified MASH Link Crew Coordinators (from left to right) Gordon Kaslusky, Leigh Ann Chow, Assistant Principal Kelly Mefford, Tricia Donley, and Joel Covert.
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🎨 MASD STUDENT ART SHOWCASE // Our Wildcats have been busy creating — and now it’s time to celebrate their talent. Stop by the Mechanicsburg Area School District Student Art Show to see incredible artwork from students across the district on display.
🗓️ Now through May 27, 2025
🕛 Tuesdays & Thursdays | Noon–7 PM (Closes at 3 PM on May 27)
📍 The Art Center School and Galleries - 18 Artcraft Drive, Mechanicsburg
📸 Photos of the showcase and a few of our many talented artists shared courtesy teachers Lynette Giblin and Keri Wright. You can also check out a video shared by The Art Center School and Galleries: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AVZL6X4N7/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Come support our young artists and be inspired!
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🍪 SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SUPPORT US // Wildcats at MASH recently had the chance to give back to the very community that supports our schools. During the Operation Wildcat Yard Sale last month, students volunteered their time by organizing books and containers and running a bake sale table—all with smiles and heart.
Even better? Every delicious treat at the bake sale was made by the students themselves as part of a class project. Their efforts raised more than $600, which will go toward supporting future classroom activities.
We’re proud of our students for showing gratitude through action and for continuing this meaningful tradition of giving back. 💜
📸 Photos shared courtesy of MASH's Pat Richards.
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📣 BOARD RECOGNITION ALERT // At last night’s meeting, our Board of School Directors proudly recognized our incredible students at MASH who recently competed at the STATE level Speech and Debate Tournament! 🏆
These talented Wildcats showcased their skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and persuasive communication—earning well-deserved applause for their hard work and dedication. We’re so proud of their accomplishments and the way they represented our district on the statewide stage. Way to go, team! 👏
📸 Pictured: Thomas Burns, Owen Witmer, Aiden Pinsker, Chelsea Guan, Emma Rashford, Macy Kiker, and Ayten Eldib. Photo shared courtesy Coach and MASH Teacher Leigh Ann Chow.
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👏 Congratulations to our M&T Bank John Travers Award nominees — Taryn Zerby and Joshua Smith!
Taryn (Tennis – 3 varsity letters) and Josh (Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, Track & Field – 11 varsity letters combined) have excelled both on the field and in the classroom, representing Mechanicsburg with pride.
🏅 Josh, who will attend Princeton University, was also selected as a finalist for this prestigious award, which honors well-rounded student-athletes for their performance, academics, and community service.
We’re proud of you both!
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