Shepherdstown Community Update

October 5, 2025

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We had a busy week at Shepherdstown! Check out the highlights below:

🐾Special Olympics Send-Off Tunnel

Our students lined the halls today to cheer on Special Olympics athletes as they left to compete at Dickinson College on Thursday. Go Wildcats! Check out a video of the tunnel here.

πŸ₯ž1st Grade Field Trip to the Environmental Center

Our 1st Grade students took a trip to the Mechanicsburg Environmental Center on Thursday. They circulated around to 5 stations and learned all about Air and Weather.

πŸŽƒπŸ‚ Shep Fall Fest Fun! πŸ‚πŸŽƒ

On the evening of Thursday, October 2, our Wildcats had a blast at Shep Fall Fest! Students and families enjoyed fun games, activities, and seasonal excitement together. A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the season!

This week, we have a lot events as well:

πŸ“… Upcoming Events

πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ PTO Meeting – Wednesday, 7 PM (via Zoom)

Join us for this month’s PTO meeting to hear updates, share ideas, and stay connected with our school community. Click here for the Zoom link.

🦁 1st Grade Zoo America Assembly – Friday

First graders will enjoy a special visit from Zoo America, learning all about animals and their habitats.

🌿 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Environmental Center – Friday

Second graders head out on a hands-on field trip to the MASD Environmental Center to explore nature and science through interactive stations.

πŸ“±FOLLOW US!- Don't forget to follow our new Social Media pages on Facebook (shep.wildcats) and Instagram (shep.wildcats) for all things Shepherdstown! Images and happenings are being shared daily. You can also see the images in our Live Feed on our website and in the MASD app.

Have a great week!
Mr. Echelmeier

Special Olympics Send Off

Special Olympics Photos

First Grade Field Trip to the Environmental Center

1st grade field trip
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This month's focus was Communicating with Respect. Congratulations to this months Super Paw recipients!

Super Paw Photos
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Super Paw Photos
Super Paw Photos
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This Week

  • Monday, October 6 (Day 2)

    • Pre-K Soccer Shots

    • Vision and Hearing Screenings

  • Tuesday, October 7 (Day 3)

    • Vision and Hearing Screenings

  • Wednesday, October 8 (Day 4)

    • PTO Meeting (Zoom only) - 7:00pm - Link to the meeting HERE

  • Thursday, October 9 (Day 5)

    • Fire Drill

  • Friday, October 10 (Day 6)

    • CBI Field Trip

    • 1st Grade Zoo America Assembly

    • 2nd Grade Field Trip to E-Center

October

  • October 14 - School Safety Drill

  • October 17 - Lifetouch Picture Day

  • October 20 - Fall Safety Mini Assemblies with Officer Mark

  • October 23 - Early dismissal for students at 10:45am - No lunched served

  • October 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 11:15am- 7:00pm

  • October 24 - No School - STAFF ONLY - Parent/Teacher Conferences - 8:00am-3:00pm

  • October 27 - No School

  • October 29 - October Community Meeting

  • October 30 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Hershey Gardens

  • October 31 - Fall Classroom Parties

November

  • November 11 - Veterans Day Community Meeting at 8:30am

  • November 17 - End of Trimester 1

  • November 25 - Early dismissal at 10:45am - No lunch served

  • November 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

  • December 1 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

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School Zone Sign

Upper Allen Police Officers have notified us that there have been an excessive amount of violations to the School Zone Speed Limit.

They are also noticing that most violations are coming from parents who are exiting Shepherdstown Elementary, traveling down the hill, and then turning left into Meadowview.

PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE and watch your speed in the School Zone.

Veterans Day Flag

Mark your calendars for our special Annual Veteran's Day Community Meeting. We will celebrate on Tuesday, November 11 at 8:30 am.

An invitation to join this community meeting will be posted in the newsletter in the coming weeks. If you would like to include your Veteran's photo in our slideshow presentation, please click on the box below.

Veteran's Slideshow
Form the PTO

The PTO hospitality team is planning to prepare dinner for the teachers and staff for parent/teacher conferences Thursday, October 23rd. Donations are greatly appreciated. Gift cards can be given to Mrs. Miller in the Shep Office. Please have donations delivered to the office by Friday, October 17th. Feel free to reach out to Beth Flood with questions (717) 451-8944.

Please sign up to donate food or gift cards for the teacher dinner on October 23rd. Deliver donations by October 17th.

https://www.timetosignup.com/shepherdstownpto/sheet/1377114 

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πŸŽƒCommunity-Based Halloween Opportunities

  • Mechanicsburg Borough Halloween Parade: October 14, 2025 -- 7:00 p.m.

  • Mechanicsburg Streets of Treats: October 18, 2025 -- 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

πŸŽƒ 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

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Misc. Shep Info
Oct Lunch Menu
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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, October 8 at 7 PM (Zoom)

  • 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)

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Shepherdstown Elementary School

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