🍪 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. #WildcatPride

📣 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. #WildcatPride

👏 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! #WildcatPride

👏CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE // Please help us celebrate Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School seniors Madeline Bitz (left) and Madison Fissel (right), who were recently recognized by the Cumberland County Chapter of Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees as educational scholarship winners. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence

✨PROM MAGIC // Last week, our Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School Wildcats danced the night away at a prom to remember. From stylish suits to sparkling gowns, it was a night full of laughter, friendship, and unforgettable memories. 💃🕺 📸 Check out some of the magical moments from throughout the evening.

🎉 SENIORS IN FOCUS // Please join us in congratulating Nadia Hunter, a MASH senior and student intern at Chartwell Law. Nadia was recently selected unanimously as the recipient of the Empower Scholarship during PenWell Law’s annual Young Women in Law program. This fall, Nadia will attend Drexel University to major in economics. 🐉 Special thanks to Jeff Luttermoser and our incredible MASH Career Services team for making FUTURE FOCUSED, hands-on experiences like this possible for our Wildcats! PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF THE CLASS OF 2025: If you would like your soon-to-be Wildcat grad to potentially be featured in a future “Seniors in Focus” post, please send a photo of your student along with their future plans to PR@mbgsd.org. We will randomly select seniors to be featured throughout the month of May. 📸 Nadia, second from left in second row, with program attendees. #WildcatPride

🌍✈️ WORLD TRAVELERS // Our Wildcats at MASH traveled the world on Wednesday—without ever leaving the Wildcat Activity Center. Student Council hosted the 3rd Annual Cultural Heritage Day, where our Wildcats picked up passports and explored incredible displays created by their peers, celebrating cultures and traditions from around the globe. 📸 Photos shared courtesy of Elyas Myers and Sarah Williams. #WildcatPride

🚌🛑 BUS SAFETY PROGRAM LAUNCHES MAY 5, 2025 - PLEASE SHARE // Mechanicsburg Area School District has partnered with BusPatrol and our friends at Mechanicsburg Police Department, Upper Allen Township Police Department, and Shiremanstown Police Department to launch a new school bus safety program in line with PA Motor Vehicle Code § 3345. As part of the program, all school buses transporting our Wildcats will be outfitted with stop arm photo enforcement cameras to detect vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses while the stop sign is out and red lights are engaged. Footage obtained of a vehicle that illegally passes the stopped bus is then shared with the police department to determine whether to issue a violation by mail. The violation is reviewed by law enforcement and, once approved, a notice of violation is sent to the registered vehicle owner by mail. The program will officially launch on Monday, May 5, 2025. Learn more about this program and school bus safety laws here - https://www.mbgsd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=838760&type=d&pREC_ID=2665518 Know the law. Keep our Wildcats safe.

👏 CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE // Help us celebrate our talented Wildcat musician, junior Braden Cavada, a viola player who earned a spot in the PMEA All-State Orchestra Festival held earlier this month in the Poconos. As a standout performer in our MASH Philharmonic Orchestra, his dedication, skill, and passion for music have truly set him apart. We’re so proud to see Braden represent MASD on a statewide stage! 📸 Photos shared. courtesy MASH music teacher LaShae Willits. #WildcatPride

🎉 Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep our schools, departments, and offices running smoothly! From warm welcomes at the front desk to organizing ALL THE THINGS—your kindness, patience, and superpowers don’t go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to support our students, staff, and families each day! Today we celebrate you, every day we appreciate you. 📸 Photos of a few of the many amazing Administrative Assistants from across our district. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence

🥁🎉 SPOTLIGHT ON SUCCESS // A huge round of applause for our talented Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School indoor color guard and percussion groups after an incredible showing at the Keystone Indoor Drill Association (KIDA) Championships. 🏆 Varsity Indoor Color guard – 1st Place 🥈 HS Indoor Percussion – 2nd Place 💫 JV Color guard – 4th Place These student performers wowed the crowd with their dedication, artistry, and school spirit. We are so proud of their hard work and outstanding achievements on the big stage! 📸 Photos provided courtesy MASH's Jen Ray-Budman and Dustin Smith. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence

💼 WE'RE HIRING—and building a great team, BRICK by BRICK!
 Check out our custom action figures that spotlight some of our open positions, including teachers, instructional assistants, food service workers and cafeteria aides, custodians, and a soccer coach! Each role plays a vital part in creating an exceptional experience for our Wildcats—and we’d love for you to join the team. Ready to bring your skills to our district?
 Explore open positions and apply today: www.mbgsd.org/jobs #WildcatPride

👏 HELP US GIVE A 'GIANT' THANK YOU // Mechanicsburg Area School District Food Service is a recipient of GIANT's Feeding School Kids initiative. Thanks to GIANT’s support, we will receive $14,273.99 to grow school feeding programs to help eliminate child hunger within our schools. Thank YOU to all who rounded up at the register. Together, we are ensuring our Wildcats have access to the nutrition they need to grow and fuel their education. #WildcatPride

🎉✨ HAPPY NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WEEK // This week, we're giving a special shoutout to our incredible assistant principals who go above and beyond every single day. From supporting students and staff to creating a positive, safe, and welcoming learning environment — your dedication makes an impact! 👏 Keith Shively, EA 👏 John Althouse, MMS 👏 Kelly Ziegler, MMS 👏 Cody Marker, MASH 👏 Kelly Mefford, MASH 👏 Sunada Roberts, MASH Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our schools. Today we celebrate you, every day we appreciate you. #WildcatPride

⚽ Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Wanted // We're looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join our team as the Head Varsity Boys Soccer Coach for our Wildcats. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire, motivate, and develop student-athletes both on and off the field. 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.applitrack.com/Mechanicsburg/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Athletic Help us build champions in the classroom and on the field! #WildcatPride #GoMechanicsburg

We were honored to recently welcome a group of retired educators for a private tour, led by Principal Joe Reidy, of our newly renovated Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School! 🏫 Their dedication and contributions laid the foundation for the successes of our district today. It was an honor to show them how their legacy continues to inspire future generations. The tour was one of many items auctioned during the recent The Wildcat Foundation Night. 📸 Photo provided courtesy Mrs. Julie Huff, MASD Board member and retired Assistant Superintendent. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence #WildcatTradition #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat

We were thrilled to recently welcome a group of retired educators for a private tour, led by Principal Joe Reidy, of our newly renovated Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School! 🏫 Their dedication and contributions laid the foundation for the successes of our district today. It was an honor to show them how their legacy continues to inspire future generations. The tour was one of many items auctioned during the recent The Wildcat Foundation Night. 📸 Photo provided courtesy Mrs. Julie Huff, MASD Board member and retired Assistant Superintendent. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence #WildcatTradition #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat

💦 Big milestone for our swim team! Yesterday, our student athletes made a splash by taking their first-ever dive into the newly renovated pool at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School! 🏊‍♀️ It’s a moment we’ll never forget as we celebrate this beautiful facility and all the hard work it represents. Here's to new beginnings, future victories, and making waves together! #WildcatPride

📣 Attention Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School seniors and families: The deadline is fast approaching for The Wildcat Foundation scholarships for the Class of 2025! Deadline is April 9, 2025, for the five scholarship categories that total more than $40,000 in funding for graduating seniors. Visit this link for info about scholarship categories and how you can apply 🔗 https://secure.smore.com/n/u3f7t #WildcatPride

🏐👏 500 CAREER DIGS // What an incredible milestone! Please help us congratulate MASH Senior Libero Nate MacDonald, who earned his 500th career dig during last night's match against Cedar Cliff. Your hard work, dedication, and hustle on the court are truly impressive. Keep digging deep and reaching new heights! 💪 📸 Photo of Nate with Coach Jake Heck shared courtesy Kindergarten Academy School Counselor Kayce Heck. #WildcatPride #WildcatExcellence