Another Busy and Exciting Week at Shepherdstown!

We had another wonderful week filled with learning, celebration, and Wildcat pride! Here are a few highlights from around our school:

Wednesday, October 29: Students gathered for our October Community Meeting, where we celebrated our Super Paw recipients for Acting Responsibly this month! Check out the pictures below!

Together, we talked about what it means to be safe and respectful on the playground and learned more about what bullying is and how we can all help prevent it. We also enjoyed getting to know two very special members of our Shepherdstown team - Ms. Kathy (Head Custodian) and Ms. Gina (Head Cook) - who keep our school running smoothly every day!

Mrs. Walker (School Nurse) shared important reminders about healthy habits for the fall season and discussed our upcoming Code Blue Drill on Friday, November 21, at 12:45 PM. Code Blue is our school medical response team, and this practice drill will help us ensure that staff know how to respond quickly and effectively in the event of a medical emergency.

Friday, October 31: Our classrooms celebrated Fall Festivities with fun and creative classroom events! Students enjoyed activities, crafts, and plenty of smiles as we welcomed the new season together. 🍁🎃

📅 Looking Ahead at Shep

Wednesday, November 5: It’s Wildcat Wednesday!

Show your school spirit by wearing your MASD gear and proudly displaying your Wildcat pride! 💙🐾

📱 Stay Connected!

Don’t forget to follow us on social media for daily photos, updates, and glimpses of the incredible learning happening at Shepherdstown every day:

Facebook: @shep.wildcats

Instagram: @shep.wildcats

You can also explore our latest announcements and photo highlights in the Live Feed on our school website and through the MASD app.

Have a great week!
Mr. Echelmeier

November 10-14 - Thanksgiving Food Drive - See information below

November 11 - Veterans' Day Community Meeting, 8:30am

November 17 - End of Trimester 1

November 20 - Fire Drill

November 21 - Code Blue Drill at 12:45 

November 24 - Life Skills - Friendsgiving at Elmwood

November 25 - Early Dismissal @10:45am

November 26 - 28 - No School, Thanksgiving Recess

December 1 - No School, Thanksgiving Recess

December 5 - Report Card mailed home and posted to Sapphire

December 24 - 31 - No School, Winter Recess

Breakfast is FREE for all students and includes snack options like Goldfish, graham crackers, cheese sticks, Craisins, raisins, and fruit. Students just need to take one fruit to count as a breakfast and can pick up to five items total.

Encourage your student to grab breakfast—it’s a great way to have snacks for later!

This month, our Super Paw focus was Acting Responsibly. These students were rewarded for showing responsibility throughout the building. Congratulations to our October Super Paw recipients below!

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.

Mark your calendars! Below are the Shepherdstown PTO meetings for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us for the first PTO meeting in person at Shep on Wednesday, September 10 at 7 PM in the library.

• Wednesday, January 14 at 7 PM (Zoom)

• Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM (Zoom)

• Wednesday, April 8 at 7 PM (Zoom)

• Wednesday, May 13 at 7 PM (Zoom)

Shepherdstown Elementary School

Email: Dechelmeier@mbgsd.org
Website: https://shepherdstown.mbgsd.org/
Location: 1849 S. York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-691-4589