Thank you, Senator Dawn Keefer, for visiting with us this morning! We're grateful for you sharing one of your family's favorite books with us that we enjoyed too.
about 9 hours ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Senator Keefer
Senator Keefer
Senator Keefer
Senator Keefer
Senator Keefer
🍁 AUTUMN VIBES, WILDCAT STYLE // Our district is bursting with color (and Wildcat pride!) this fall. 💜

#WildcatPride
5 days 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
6 days 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
6 days ago, MBGSD
Photo of a yard sign advertising a charity yard sale, as described in our post caption.
Elmwood students enjoyed their classroom fall parties with snacks, games, and STEM challenges! We'll see students back at school on Tuesday, October 28 after a long weekend!
7 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
Fall parties
💜 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 days ago, MBGSD
Students dressed as superheroes.
A group of students and staff dressed as superheroes.
Elmwood is celebrating Unity Day today by wearing orange as we encourage our students to be "up-standers" against bullying.
8 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Unity Day
Unity Day
Conferences and Book Fair are underway this week at Elmwood. Don't forget to check out the Lost and Found too!
9 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Book Fair
Book Fair
Book Fair
Lost and Found
Students from Mrs. Yohn's class competed in the Special Olympics recently. Today, we held our own Ribbon Ceremony awarding those who placed in the top 6 of their event. Congratulations to our Wildcats!
9 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Ribbon Ceremony
Ribbon Ceremony

🚌 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

9 days ago, MBGSD
A "World's Best Bus Driver" sign proudly displayed on the dashboard of a school bus.
4th graders learn about our town's local history through the Mechanicsburg Walking Tour this fall or spring. They visit sites including the Frankenberger Tavern (1801), Cumberland Valley Railroad Passenger Station (1867), Stationmaster's House (1866), and the Union Church (1825).

Thank you to our chaperones who are able to join us on this trip and the docents for helping our students understand what life was like years ago, including how to haul buckets of water for the day.

Pictures are courtesy of Noreen Kirbos.
10 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Stationmaster House
Frankenberger Tavern
Inside the tavern
Hauling water
Hauling water
🧦 YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF, JANET // Even on her day off, Janet Napier was thinking of others — creating a beautiful display in Elmwood Academy’s faculty room to remind everyone that our staff truly are a second family.

Thank you, Janet, for leading with heart, sharing your creativity, and spreading kindness (and Wildcat Pride!) wherever you go. 🐾

#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
11 days ago, MBGSD
A man presenting a pair of branded socks to a staff member.
Display of photos on the wall of a faculty room.

👮‍♂️ SAFETY FIRST, WILDCATS // As the days grow shorter and fall fun ramps up, Mechanicsburg Police Department's Lt. Brian Curtis recently stopped by Elmwood Academy to share safety tips with our students. From Halloween night reminders to being alert when walking or biking after dark, his visit was a great way to help our Wildcats stay safe this season. 🍂

👏 We're so appreciative of all our local law enforcement partners for always looking out for our schools and community.

📸 Thanks to Christina Brandt for capturing our Wildcats smiling alongside Lt. Curtis.

20 days ago, MBGSD
Police officer kneeling and surrounded by smiling students.
💕 Last week's Pink Out was more than a color—it was a symbol of support, strength, and community. Shoutout to Elmwood Academy's Alenna Condran and Diann Booth for going all-in on the pink and spreading positivity wherever they go!
22 days ago, MBGSD
Two ladies dressed head to toe in pink for breast cancer awareness month.
🧦🎉 HEY MR. ARVEY, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF // Shoutout to Josh Arvey for keeping safety top of mind! When he noticed something out of the ordinary outside his classroom window at Elmwood Academy, he did exactly what we encourage everyone to do—he quickly checked in with the office. It turned out to be nothing at all, but his quick thinking was the perfect example of “See Something, Say Something.” Thank you, Josh, for always looking out for our Wildcats and helping keep our schools safe. You Knocked Our Socks Off!

#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
24 days ago, MBGSD
Two men standing beside each other holding a pair of branded socks

Elmwood teachers grew their professional learning today during our Staff Only Day. Dr. Wil van der Veen helped equip our 4th and 5th grade science teachers pursuit towards Next Generation Science Standards. 4th grade ELA/SS teachers visited the Cumberland County Historical Society to deepen our background knowledge of local history (pictured here) which will inform our teaching.

27 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Staff only day
💙 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
28 days 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.
Let there be light! Thanks to Facility Director Erick Hoffman and his mighty crew to creatively transform a closet to an office at Elmwood as a little side hustle project.

Special thanks to Jon Forry and MASH intern Derek Orner for their contributions.
28 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
From closet to office
From closet to office
From closet to office
Matthew March from the Cumberland County Historical Society helps our 4th graders learn about a local historical nugget- the Carlisle Indian Boarding School, once home to Jim Thorpe. Thank you to the Elmwood PTO for supporting these presentations!
28 days ago, Joseph Underkoffler
Students learn about the Carlisle Indian Boarding School.
Students learn about the Carlisle Indian Boarding School.
Students learn about the Carlisle Indian Boarding School.
Students learn about the Carlisle Indian Boarding School.
Students learn about the Carlisle Indian Boarding School.
Students learn about the Carlisle Indian Boarding School.
Students learn about the Carlisle Indian Boarding School.
Ms. Broadway helps our students understand the concept of arranging music through playing xylophones in class.
about 1 month ago, Joseph Underkoffler
xylophone
xylophone