💜 YOUNG WILDCATS, BIG HEARTS // Ahead of tonight’s PIAA District 3 5A playoff game at Bishop McDevitt, our 5th graders at Elmwood Academy created baskets filled with heartfelt messages and treats for every football player and coach. One note, written from 5th grader Paul to senior Alex Lombardi, said it best: “Use grit, even when things get tough…" and make sure to "be the change you want to see in the world.”
Moments like these remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat family—lifting each other up, leading with kindness, and showing pride in every season.
🏑🏈 Best of luck to our Football team tonight and to our Field Hockey team tomorrow as they also continue their postseason run against Villa Maria at Exeter Township High School. 💜
Go, Cats!
📸 Thanks to Keith Shively for capturing this special moment.
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Moments like these remind us what it means to be part of the Wildcat family—lifting each other up, leading with kindness, and showing pride in every season.
🏑🏈 Best of luck to our Football team tonight and to our Field Hockey team tomorrow as they also continue their postseason run against Villa Maria at Exeter Township High School. 💜
Go, Cats!
📸 Thanks to Keith Shively for capturing this special moment.
#WildcatPride
🥞🍎 Every Wildcat deserves a great start to the day — and that begins with breakfast!
Don't forget, breakfast is free for all MASD students every school day, so be sure to grab a bite before the bell rings. It’s one of the many ways we’re helping every Wildcat learn, grow, and thrive.
You can also find a list of meal supports for Wildcat families on our district website. Because when we take care of one another, our whole community grows stronger. 💜
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🍂 FALL FUN // Fourth graders at Elmwood Academy had a blast soaking up the fall sunshine at Koser Park recently! From games and giggles to colorful leaves and friendship, it was the perfect opportunity for Wildcat-style autumn fun. 💛
📸 Thanks to Nicole Hutcheson for the photo.
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We held Cool CATS Lunches today in the Glass Palace to celebrate and recognize our students-of-the-month for October. We enjoyed answering poll questions for favorite and least favorite candy as well as discussing unusual treats they've received for Halloween. Ramen, potatoes, and cash top the list from our community!
A few Elmwood students visited the Kindergarten Academy to cheer them on at a school-wide pep rally last week. Go Cats!
Pictures are courtesy of Megan Garrison
Pictures are courtesy of Megan Garrison
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.
🍁 AUTUMN VIBES, WILDCAT STYLE // Our district is bursting with color (and Wildcat pride!) this fall. 💜
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💡 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.
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💜 Thank you to our families for supporting this important time dedicated to staff growth and continuous improvement.
#WildcatPride
🧺 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! 🐾
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📅 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
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!
💜 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.
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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.
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Elmwood is celebrating Unity Day today by wearing orange as we encourage our students to be "up-standers" against bullying.
Conferences and Book Fair are underway this week at Elmwood. Don't forget to check out the Lost and Found too!
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!
🚌 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.
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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.
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.
🧦 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
Thank you, Janet, for leading with heart, sharing your creativity, and spreading kindness (and Wildcat Pride!) wherever you go. 🐾
#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
👮♂️ 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.
💕 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!
🧦🎉 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!
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#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
