Photo spotlight: Wildcats at Shepherdstown team up for partner projects.

November 5, 2025

Date Savers

Scan the QR code or click the link below to visit our website and each school’s calendar of events.

Wildcats in Focus

Highlights of news, events, and celebrations from around the district.

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Our MASH marching band - your Maroon Machine - captured the US Bands state championship title in their division last weekend. Their program, “The Butterfly Effect,” took home awards for Best Music, Best Visual, Best Percussion, and Best Overall Effect, and earned a final score of 96.0. Congratulations to every student-musician, director, staff member, parent, volunteer, and supporter who pushed, worked and believed. 

Regular attendance builds the foundation for success—academically and socially. Missing just two days a month can make it harder for students to stay on track to read by third grade and graduate with their peers. Let’s start the season strong—healthy habits, good rest, and daily attendance make all the difference. We’re partnering with families to help every Wildcat show up strong this season. Watch for our Every Wildcat. Every Day. section in upcoming newsletters and on social media to learn more about the importance of student attendance.

Wildcats Chat: News to Know

We heard your feedback about paperless menus. Beginning with the December menu, each K–3 family will once again receive a printed copy.

However, to maintain federally mandated ADA compliance and allow for easy translation, monthly menus will no longer be shared as downloadable PDFs on our website or through other digital platforms (Seesaw, email, newsletters, etc). Instead, families can view fully accessible, easy-to-translate digital menus directly on the district website or in the mobile app:

Need help accessing menus?

Thank you for helping us keep menus accessible and translatable for all families.

The MASH Theatre Department invites you to enjoy a fresh, funny twist on a classic tale! Join us for Snow White — a comedy based on the Brothers Grimm story that’s sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

Performances will be held in the MASH Auditorium on: 

• Thursday, November 7, at 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 8, at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 9, at 2 p.m.

Come out to support our talented student cast and crew as they bring this timeless story to life — with a few surprises along the way!

As shared previously: We know that both the federal government shutdown and potential changes to government support programs have created uncertainty and added stress for many households. If your family is feeling that impact, please know that you are not alone and we are here to help.

Making sure every student has access to the nutrition they need to learn and grow is one of our top priorities. Our district offers several confidential supports for families, including free breakfast for all students, free and reduced-price school meals for eligible families, a weekend food bag program, and services through Operation Wildcat. There are numerous community supports as well. Please click here for more details on each of these programs.

For our families who are able to give, please consider supporting the local community organization of your choice, to include Operation Wildcat and any of their upcoming Projects. Click here to learn more about Operation Wildcat.

Please remember: asking for help is a sign of strength and care for your family. We want every Wildcat household to feel supported, welcomed, and connected. If you have questions or need assistance accessing any of these resources, please do not hesitate to contact your school office. We are grateful to partner with you in caring for your child.

Help our friends at Operation Wildcat provide all the fixings for a wonderful Thanksgiving meal for MASD families in need! Donation bins will be available in all school offices through November 14, 2025.

Items Needed: stuffing, canned vegetables, canned sweet potatoes, instant potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, toothbrushes, toothpaste, grocery gift cards, and turkey certificates from local grocery stores.

Please place donated items in the Project Thanksgiving bins at any MASD school. Gift cards and turkey certificates may be sent to school offices or mailed/dropped off at: MMS c/o “Operation Wildcat, Attn: Project Thanksgiving," 1750 South Market Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

We need your help, Wildcats! On December 9 and 10,  2025, all 9th graders will take part in the Junior Achievement STEM Summit at MASH—a hands-on day exploring science, technology, engineering, and math careers. To make this event possible, we’re looking for friendly volunteers to help run activity stations. No STEM experience or volunteer clearance is required; training, support, and a light breakfast and lunch are provided.

If your schedule permits, please click here prior to the start of Thanksgiving Break to sign up to join us in inspiring our students! Questions? Contact Shannon Baker, Senior Vice President of Program Operations, at jbaker@jascpa.org.

(Special thanks to MASH Senior Gavin Thomas for the wonderful photos from last year's STEM Summit.)

School Board News

Unless otherwise advertised, all meetings will begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in the District Office (600 S. Norway St, 2nd Floor).

Reminders

As shared previously, MASD now uses an opt-out model for publicity permissions. This means students may be photographed or videoed by district staff or local media unless a parent/guardian completes the opt-out form in the Sapphire Parent Portal. No action is needed if you give permission for your child to be included.

Quick Links

MECHANICSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

600 S. Norway St, 2nd Floor  /  Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

www.mbgsd.org