The Shepherdstown staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the PTO and all the Shep families who generously donated to provide dinner during Parent/Teacher Conferences. Everything was absolutely delicious, and we truly appreciate your support!
October 26, 2025
We had another busy and exciting week at Shepherdstown! Check out some of the highlights from around our school:
Monday, October 20 – We kicked off the week with our Fall Safety Mini Assemblies led by Officer Mark. Students learned about general school safety and how to respond safely when encountering a stranger.
Wednesday, October 22 – It was Unity Day, and Shepherdstown Wildcats showed up in orange! Our halls were filled with positivity and a strong message of kindness.
Thursday, October 23 – Miss Cerio’s class had a fantastic time at the Fall Festival at the Environmental Center! Check out the photos below.
📅 Looking Ahead at Shep
Monday, October 27 – No school for students
Wednesday, October 29 – October Community Meeting at 1:30 p.m. Students who earned Super Paws this month will be recognized for acting responsibly!
Thursday, October 30 – Second Grade Field Trip to the Hershey Butterfly Gardens.
Friday, October 31 – Classroom Fall Events will be held throughout the day. (Please note: costumes are not permitted at school.)
📱 Stay Connected!
Don’t forget to follow us on social media for daily updates and photos from around Shepherdstown!
Facebook: @shep.wildcats
Instagram: @shep.wildcats
You can also view our latest photos and announcements in the Live Feed on our school website and in the MASD app.
Have a wonderful week!
Mr. Echelmeier
🍁Fall Safety Assemblies
🧡Unity Day🧡
🍁Fall Festival - Miss Cerio's Class
This Week
Monday, October 27
No School
Tuesday, October 28 (Day 4)
Wednesday, October 29 (Day 5)
October Community Meeting at 1:30
Thursday, October 30 (Day 6)
2nd Grade Field Trip to Hershey Gardens
NO Girls on the Run due to Trick or Treat night.
Friday, October 31 (Day 1)
Fall classroom events
November
November 5 - Wildcat Wednesday - Wear maroon and steel!
November 11 - Veterans Day Community Meeting at 8:30am - registration below!
November 17 - End of Trimester 1
November 20 - Last Girls on the Run Practice
November 23 - Girls on the Run Celebration 5K at HACC
November 25 - Early dismissal at 10:45am - No lunch served
November 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
December 1 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess
If your student has a Veteran in their family, we would like to invite the Veteran to attend our Annual Veteran's Day Community Meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 8:30 am. Please take a moment to complete the information below so that we can properly register the Veteran (and guest) to attend.
Due to space limitations, we ask that only Veterans attend with one guest. Registration will close at the end of the day October 29.
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!
From our Music Teacher, Miss O'Donnell
1st Grade –
We are learning to match pitch and sing simple songs as a group and as solos. A solo is when one person sings (or plays an instrument) by themselves.
2nd Grade –
We have started to learn rhythms – the long and short sounds in music. Rhythms are one of the building blocks of reading music. We also started learning to sing a round or canon - this means singing in different parts. The first part starts the song, and another part starts the same song a few beats later.
3rd Grade –
We have been practicing singing in a round or canon – this is singing in different parts. The first part starts the song, and another part starts the same song a few beats later. We are continuing to prepare for the Veteran’s Day Community Meeting on Nov. 11th.
Miss Cerio’s Class –
We have been practicing playing the steady beat with a variety of instruments – hand drum, woodblock, sandpaper blocks to name a few!
🎃 Trick-or-Treat
Mechanicsburg Borough: Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Upper Allen: October 30, 2025 from 6:00 -8:00 PM
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)
Calendar, Schedules, and Handbook
Prior Editions of the Newsletter
Shepherdstown Elementary School
Email: Dechelmeier@mbgsd.org
Website: https://shepherdstown.mbgsd.org/
Location: 1849 S. York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
Phone: 717-691-4589