On the menu for today's Snack Cart was crackers and dip and mini S'mores bites. Good to the last bite and Principal Approved!
Students from Mrs. Yohn's class work hard each month on the Elmwood Snack Cart. Students plan, purchase, make, and deliver homemade and store-bought goodies to staff, spreading joy and cheer in the process.
☔💜 In the middle of this morning’s downpour, one act of kindness stood out. As Wildcats arrived and the halls at Elmwood Academy filled with damp shoes and dripping umbrellas, Librarian Nate Chesky saw a student on crutches and knew the slick floors could be a risk. Without hesitation, he scooped her onto his back and carried her safely to class.
For this thoughtful act, he earned a visit from Dr. Bitz, who presented Mr. Chesky with a pair of our You Knocked Our Socks Off socks 🧦 — a small token of gratitude for going above and beyond.
Moments like this remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat Family—looking out for one another, rain or shine. 🌟
📸 Special shoutout to 4th grade teacher Heather Strock for capturing this moment in action, and sharing for us to celebrate.
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For this thoughtful act, he earned a visit from Dr. Bitz, who presented Mr. Chesky with a pair of our You Knocked Our Socks Off socks 🧦 — a small token of gratitude for going above and beyond.
Moments like this remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat Family—looking out for one another, rain or shine. 🌟
📸 Special shoutout to 4th grade teacher Heather Strock for capturing this moment in action, and sharing for us to celebrate.
#WildcatPride #Belonging
🌍✉️ GLOBAL CONNECTIONS // Wildcats in Joshua Arvey’s class at Elmwood Academy recently teamed up with students in France for a special pen pal project. To help their new friends get to know them, students snapped photos showing who they are and where they live—then paired each picture with a caption to bring it to life.
From snapshots of our school to scenes across the community, these Wildcats are spreading the Wildcat Way across the ocean. 💌🐾
📸 Shoutout to Mr. Arvey for capturing this globe-trotting learning activity in action.
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From snapshots of our school to scenes across the community, these Wildcats are spreading the Wildcat Way across the ocean. 💌🐾
📸 Shoutout to Mr. Arvey for capturing this globe-trotting learning activity in action.
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Representative Thomas Kutz visits our school frequently to read to our students and engage with them. Today, he read to Mrs. Himmel's class. Even our facility dog Sunny enjoyed listening and learning about the three branches of government.
Our new guest management system is now live at Elmwood! Special thanks to Rep. Kutz's Chief of Staff, Brett Gavin for being the first person to test it out this morning. This system will add another layer of safety for our school.
Pod Game Day is time for students to connect with each other across the building, forging or rekindling relationships with people beyond their classroom. Our teachers teach, facilitate the games, and play along!
Photos courtesy of Denise Strohl
Photos courtesy of Denise Strohl
Pod Game Day today at Elmwood Academy! Students played a variety of games including Spoons, Uno, Apples to Apples, Heads Up 7 Up, Greed, Snake, Charades, Pictionary, Boggle, Concentration, and Family Feud.
Mr. Underkoffler and Mr. Shively celebrate a spontaneous Twinning Tuesday!
Photo courtesy of Denise Strohl
Photo courtesy of Denise Strohl
🎤 Nathaniel, a Wildcat at Elmwood Academy, showcased his leadership and communication skills on the morning announcements yesterday… and he’s not stopping there!
🍋 This afternoon, you can find him running a lemonade stand from 12–3 p.m. at the Upper Allen JoJo’s parking lot—all to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Way to use your voice and your heart to make a difference, Wildcat! 💛
📸 Thank you to Assistant Principal Keith Shively for capturing our Wildcat in action.
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🍋 This afternoon, you can find him running a lemonade stand from 12–3 p.m. at the Upper Allen JoJo’s parking lot—all to benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Way to use your voice and your heart to make a difference, Wildcat! 💛
📸 Thank you to Assistant Principal Keith Shively for capturing our Wildcat in action.
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👏 Every day is the perfect day to celebrate our amazing Instructional Assistants—like this Dream Team at Elmwood Academy and so many more shining stars across the district. Your care, creativity, and commitment make a difference in countless ways. We couldn’t do what we do without you!
📸 Special thanks to Anne Yohn for sharing this photo.
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📸 Special thanks to Anne Yohn for sharing this photo.
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Mrs. Hutcheson leads students in "Cracking the Muffin Code" in math class. Students have a chance to re-engage with a math problem from last week and revise their thinking over some real muffins.
We love having our local legislators come to Elmwood and read to our students. Today, Representative Thomas Kutz joins Mrs. Bull's 4th grade class to read a book and explain his role in serving our community.
The milkweed out front is a perfect spot for our caterpillars' metamorphic stages. It was planted by a former Elmwood student and parent a few years ago. The change happening before our eyes is symbolic of the growth happening in our building as we try to stretch our students as critical and creative thinkers!
Mrs. Hutcheson and teachers led a 4th Grade Morning Meeting to give students an opportunity to meet new friends and connect with old ones as well as become more familiar with adults they may see around the building.
🐾 GET COZY, STAY WILDCAT PROUD // Our Mechanicsburg Area PTO is excited to launch a custom Wildcats blanket fundraiser! Perfect for chilly game nights, movie marathons, or showing off your Wildcat pride at home. Please share with all of your Wildcat friends!
✨ Limited quantity – don’t miss out! Order by Friday, September 12, 2025.
📦 Benefits the PTOs at KA, Upper Allen, Broad Street, Shep, Northside, and Elmwood Academy - directly supporting our students.
Wrap yourself in comfort AND Wildcat spirit today! Order here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OHVpC1VoPquj4L5uLfRsVJYRi?domain=mydesigns.teamthrows.com/
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✨ Limited quantity – don’t miss out! Order by Friday, September 12, 2025.
📦 Benefits the PTOs at KA, Upper Allen, Broad Street, Shep, Northside, and Elmwood Academy - directly supporting our students.
Wrap yourself in comfort AND Wildcat spirit today! Order here: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/OHVpC1VoPquj4L5uLfRsVJYRi?domain=mydesigns.teamthrows.com/
#WildcatPride
Ms. Broadway leads students in trialing Chorus. All 4th and 5th grade students may join!
Last week, our staff trained our students in knowing "The Wildcat Way," specific to Elmwood Academy. Pictured here, our teachers led a game of Family Feud with the students to teach expectations for the hallway and restroom. Our students are doing a great job demonstrating this around our school!
🎒 FIRST DAY MAGIC // What an incredible morning as our Wildcats arrived for the first day of school today! From big smiles to excited waves, our hallways came alive with laughter, energy, and the promise of a brand-new year. 💛
It’s always a joy to see students reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and feel right at home in our schools. Together, we’re building a year filled with learning, friendships, and memories that last. 🐾
Here’s to a fantastic start to 2025–26!
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It’s always a joy to see students reconnect with friends, meet new ones, and feel right at home in our schools. Together, we’re building a year filled with learning, friendships, and memories that last. 🐾
Here’s to a fantastic start to 2025–26!
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🐾 The classrooms are ready, the hallways are shining, the smiles are BIG, and our staff (including our favorite four-legged friends 🐶) can’t wait to welcome YOU back tomorrow. We will see you in the morning, Wildcats—it’s going to be an incredible year!
📸 Photos of staff at Elmwood Academy and Northside Elementary School.
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