🧤❄️ A SIGN OF THE SEASON // One brave glove. One cozy winter hat. Both waiting patiently on the fence.
If this looks even slightly familiar, consider it your sign to check the lost and found at your child’s school for anything that might be yours. Winter gear has a way of wandering off—and we’d love to see these items make it back home where they belong.
Pro tip: a quick label can help lost items find their way back next time. 💜
#WildcatPride
If this looks even slightly familiar, consider it your sign to check the lost and found at your child’s school for anything that might be yours. Winter gear has a way of wandering off—and we’d love to see these items make it back home where they belong.
Pro tip: a quick label can help lost items find their way back next time. 💜
#WildcatPride
🚓💙 LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY // Today (and every day!), we’re grateful for the strong partnerships we share with law enforcement across our community. Their presence in our schools goes beyond safety—it’s about connection, trust, and meaningful relationships with our students and staff.
A special thank you to Officer Mark, our District Resource Officer, whose steady presence and genuine care help our Wildcats feel supported and safe. From morning fist bumps and catch on the playground to lunchtime check-ins and hallway conversations, these moments matter.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement partners for being an important part of the Wildcat community. Today we celebrate you. Every day we appreciate you.
#ThankYOU #WildcatPride
A special thank you to Officer Mark, our District Resource Officer, whose steady presence and genuine care help our Wildcats feel supported and safe. From morning fist bumps and catch on the playground to lunchtime check-ins and hallway conversations, these moments matter.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement partners for being an important part of the Wildcat community. Today we celebrate you. Every day we appreciate you.
#ThankYOU #WildcatPride
🎒 YOUR WILDCAT JOURNEY BEGINS HERE // Families with a child who will be age 5 on or before September 1, 2026, are invited to register now for full-day kindergarten at Mechanicsburg Area School District. PLEASE SHARE with any MASD families who have an eligible child for kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year!
To participate in The Wildcat Expedition — our special kindergarten orientation held later this spring at Kindergarten Academy — registration must be completed by April 1, 2026. During The Wildcat Expedition, families are introduced to Kindergarten Academy while incoming Wildcats enjoy age-appropriate activities and screenings designed just for them — a meaningful first step into their school experience.
Learn more and begin the registration process 🔗 www.mbgsd.org/registration
We can’t wait to welcome our future Wildcats. 💜
#WildcatPride
To participate in The Wildcat Expedition — our special kindergarten orientation held later this spring at Kindergarten Academy — registration must be completed by April 1, 2026. During The Wildcat Expedition, families are introduced to Kindergarten Academy while incoming Wildcats enjoy age-appropriate activities and screenings designed just for them — a meaningful first step into their school experience.
Learn more and begin the registration process 🔗 www.mbgsd.org/registration
We can’t wait to welcome our future Wildcats. 💜
#WildcatPride
TWO-HOUR DELAY // Due to the possibility of a refreeze, all Mechanicsburg Area School District schools will be operating on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Special shoutout to our crews at MASD and the road crews in our local municipalities and PennDOT for all of their hard work in making sure roads, parking lots, and sidewalks are passable and safe for our Wildcats!
🎁 IT TAKES A VILLAGE // Huge thanks to our incredible school social workers and our amazing community volunteers who came together again this holiday season to support Wildcat families through the Sheetz for the Kidz program.
Bundled up and full of generosity, this team worked side by side to pack and distribute holiday gifts—making the season a little brighter for families across our district. We’re so grateful for the care, compassion, and community spirit that make moments like this possible.
#WildcatPride
Bundled up and full of generosity, this team worked side by side to pack and distribute holiday gifts—making the season a little brighter for families across our district. We’re so grateful for the care, compassion, and community spirit that make moments like this possible.
#WildcatPride
🏗️💜 BUILDING BIG DREAMS // Our new Architecture Centers at Northside and Broad Street are officially open — and the joy, creativity, and “ah-ha” moments inside are something special.
From exploring architectural marvels to designing their own creations, our young Wildcats are collaborating, problem-solving, and persevering with excitement and pride. Art Teacher Rachel Connell says watching students find their spark has been truly unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at the Wildcat Foundation for bringing these learning spaces to life through their grant program. The impact is already being felt.
📸 Special thanks to Mrs. Connell for capturing these moments.
#WildcatPride
From exploring architectural marvels to designing their own creations, our young Wildcats are collaborating, problem-solving, and persevering with excitement and pride. Art Teacher Rachel Connell says watching students find their spark has been truly unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to our friends at the Wildcat Foundation for bringing these learning spaces to life through their grant program. The impact is already being felt.
📸 Special thanks to Mrs. Connell for capturing these moments.
#WildcatPride
You’re invited to a Fundraising Shopping Event supporting MAPTO Broad Street Elementary!
🛍️ When: December 15–22, 2025
📍 Where: Five Below, 120 S. 32nd St., Camp Hill, PA
Five Below will donate 10% of your purchases back to our PTO!
Just present the flyer at checkout to participate.
Flyers will be sent home this week in your child’s backpack.
Thank you for supporting our school! 🎉
🛍️ When: December 15–22, 2025
📍 Where: Five Below, 120 S. 32nd St., Camp Hill, PA
Five Below will donate 10% of your purchases back to our PTO!
Just present the flyer at checkout to participate.
Flyers will be sent home this week in your child’s backpack.
Thank you for supporting our school! 🎉
🎄 THANK YOU, MECHANICSBURG! // Please help us give thanks to our friends at Operation Wildcat for another successful Project Tannenbaum distribution night. Because of their hard work — and our generous community — 76 families received trees, ornaments, lights, wreaths, garland, stockings, and more. 💜
Special thanks to every volunteer and supporter who donated, sorted, organized, and distributed items. Your kindness continues to brighten the season for our Wildcats. 🐾
🎁 LAST CALL TO SUPPORT PROJECT GIFT BOX! Operation Wildcat is still welcoming gift card donations to help support families across the district. Gift cards may be dropped off at the MASD District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than today, Friday, December 5, 2025.
Sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/
Learn more: https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects
📸 Photos courtesy Operation Wildcat.
#WildcatPride
Special thanks to every volunteer and supporter who donated, sorted, organized, and distributed items. Your kindness continues to brighten the season for our Wildcats. 🐾
🎁 LAST CALL TO SUPPORT PROJECT GIFT BOX! Operation Wildcat is still welcoming gift card donations to help support families across the district. Gift cards may be dropped off at the MASD District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than today, Friday, December 5, 2025.
Sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/
Learn more: https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects
📸 Photos courtesy Operation Wildcat.
#WildcatPride
🎁 PROJECT GIFT BOX // Our friends at Operation Wildcat – Mechanicsburg, PA are once again spreading joy throughout our community by helping ensure a bright holiday season for our Wildcats.
Operation Wildcat is inviting community members to support this year’s Project Gift Box by donating gift cards, which will be shared with families across the district. Currently, more than 200 opportunities to give still remain. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference.
Gift cards may be dropped off at the Mechanicsburg Area School District Office (600 S. Norway St.) no later than Friday, December 5, 2025. The District Office is closed through Monday, December 1, and will reopen from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. To sign up: https://www.timetosignup.com/operationwildcat/sheet/1379347/
To learn more about Project Gift Box and the many ways Operation Wildcat supports our school community, please visit their website. https://www.operationwildcat.org/projects
#WildcatPride
Reminder:
There will be an early dismissal for all K–12 students tomorrow, November 25.
**KA dismisses at 10:25 AM
**Grades 1–5 dismiss at 10:45 AM
**MMS & MASH dismiss at 11:30 AM
Lunch will not be served.
If your child has any changes to their default dismissal plan, please email the office (broadstreetoffice@mbgsd.org) and copy your child’s teacher. You may also send a written note in the morning for your child to give to their teacher.
School will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 26 through Monday, December 1..
Broad Street Winter Spirit Wear Sale:
Back by popular demand, we have reopened our online spiritwear store in time for the holidays. The winter sale is open and will go through December 5, 2025. Items will be delivered prior to winter break on Monday, December 22, 2025.
A reminder that items in our store are sold at cost and delivery to the building is free, to have items delivered to the building, please select store pick up. Shipping is still available if needed.
Online Spiritwear store link:
https://www.creativeengravingplus.com/masdbroadstelm
#WE_BELONG
Back by popular demand, we have reopened our online spiritwear store in time for the holidays. The winter sale is open and will go through December 5, 2025. Items will be delivered prior to winter break on Monday, December 22, 2025.
A reminder that items in our store are sold at cost and delivery to the building is free, to have items delivered to the building, please select store pick up. Shipping is still available if needed.
Online Spiritwear store link:
https://www.creativeengravingplus.com/masdbroadstelm
#WE_BELONG
🧦 HEY RACHEL, YOU KNOCKED OUR SOCKS OFF! // Today we’re celebrating Art Teacher Rachel Connell for truly going above and beyond. When we came to her with a brainstorm about switching up our annual appreciation card, she didn’t miss a beat — she jumped right in, pivoted effortlessly, and, with the help of some young Wildcats, brought the new idea to life.
Thanks to her creativity and quick thinking, we now have beautiful student artwork that perfectly captures a heartfelt message of belonging for our entire Wildcat community. 💜🐾 If you haven't already seen the card, be sure to check out this morning's post.
#WildcatPride #YouKnockedOurSocksOff
🤍 AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK 2025 // From us to you, we share the special message below.
We are grateful for you — your commitment, your care, and your belief in every Wildcat’s inherent worth and potential. Thank you!
🎨 Please help us also celebrate and thank Broad Street Elementary School's Jonah, Vivienne, and Rahil for the hand drawn artwork (and smiles!).
Be sure to check back later today for a special video message from Dr. Bitz.
#WildcatPride
We are grateful for you — your commitment, your care, and your belief in every Wildcat’s inherent worth and potential. Thank you!
🎨 Please help us also celebrate and thank Broad Street Elementary School's Jonah, Vivienne, and Rahil for the hand drawn artwork (and smiles!).
Be sure to check back later today for a special video message from Dr. Bitz.
#WildcatPride
🐾 BRRR! IT'S OFFICIALLY WILDCAT BLANKET WEATHER // These Wildcats are staying warm and cozy — and you can too! If you purchased a Wildcat blanket through Mechanicsburg Area PTO (MAPTO), it’s time to pick up your order.
🕓 Pickup Times: 4–7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13
📍 Location: Kindergarten Academy (enter through the doors facing Norway Street)
Blankets will be distributed by purchaser’s last name, so be sure you know which adult in your household placed the order.
Didn’t order yet? A few extra blankets are available for $25 each (cash or check made out to MAPTO) — grab yours before they’re gone!
📸 A warm thank-you to Northside PTO/MAPTO rep Ann Marie Bolish for capturing these cozy smiles!
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#WildcatPride
🕓 Pickup Times: 4–7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, and Thursday, November 13
📍 Location: Kindergarten Academy (enter through the doors facing Norway Street)
Blankets will be distributed by purchaser’s last name, so be sure you know which adult in your household placed the order.
Didn’t order yet? A few extra blankets are available for $25 each (cash or check made out to MAPTO) — grab yours before they’re gone!
📸 A warm thank-you to Northside PTO/MAPTO rep Ann Marie Bolish for capturing these cozy smiles!
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#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. 💜
#WildcatPride
Spirit Day - Mismatch Day
Friday, November 7th
Friday, November 7th
A reminder to send in your spare change this week for our Pennies for Pies challenge!
🍁 AUTUMN VIBES, WILDCAT STYLE // Our district is bursting with color (and Wildcat pride!) this fall. 💜
#WildcatPride
#WildcatPride
💡 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
💜 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! 🐾
#WildcatPride
📅 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
