Shepherdstown Community Update

September 21, 2025

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🔴 Dot Day

On Monday, September 15, we celebrated Dot Day, inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. Thank you to our Art Teacher, Mrs. Shenk, for leading our students in creating the beautiful visual dot display in the lobby. Check out the picture below!

📜 Constitution Day

On Wednesday, September 17, students participated in learning activities about the U.S. Constitution. It was a great way to connect classroom learning to an important moment in our nation’s history.

🔥 Fire Drill Practice

Students will take part in a monthly fire drill on Tuesday, September 23.

🤝 September Community Meeting

On Friday, September 26, at 1:30 p.m., we will gather for our September Community Meeting. We look forward to celebrating students who earned Super Paws this month for Communicating with Respect.

📚 Book Fair is Coming!

Get ready for the Scholastic Book Fair during the week of September 29.

  • Monday: Preview day for students

  • Tuesday-Thursday: Shopping Days (homeroom classroom schedule coming soon)

  • Thursday Evening: Families can shop during Shep Fall Fest from 6-7 PM!

If you’re able to volunteer, please consider signing up using the link HERE.

🍁 Shep Fall Fest

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, October 2, from 6-7 PM, join us for Shep Fall Fest. There will be free fun activities and crafts for students and families. Plus, the East Coast Mini Donuts Food Truck will be on site with delicious treats available for purchase.

Have a great week!
Mr. Echelmeier

Dot Day
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This Week

  • Monday, September 22 (Day 5)

    • Pre-K Soccer Shots

  • Tuesday, September 23 (Day 6)

    • Scheduled Fire Drill

  • Wednesday, September 24 (Day 1)

    • Vision and Hearing Screenings

  • Thursday, September 25 (Day 2)

    • Vision and Hearing Screenings

  • Friday, September 26 (Day 3)

    • September Community Meeting at 1:30 PM

    • Life Skills Apple Day!

September

  • September 29 - October 2 - Scholastic Fall Book Fair!

October

  • Thursday, October 2 - Shep Fall Fest - 6-7 PM

  • Friday, October 3 - In-Service - No School

  • Wednesday, October 8 - PTO Meeting via Zoom at 7 PM

  • Friday, October 17 - Lifetouch Picture Day

  • Thursday, October 23 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 11:00 - 7:30 PM

  • Friday, October 24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00 - 3:00 PM

  • October 27 - No School

Specials
Library

We have had a great start to the year in library at Shepherdstown.  Students have been exploring the question “How can I make the most of my library experience?”  We have been learning about our library routines, how our library is organized, strategies for finding the books we want to read, and how to care for our books. 

Our first graders have been book detectives, examining books that have been damaged and determining how to best care for books. 

Our second graders went on a library bingo hunt to find books in the fiction and nonfiction sections. 

Our third graders have been using our Destiny Discover app to locate call numbers and find specific books. 

Soon we will all be focusing on becoming amazing digital citizens!

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Scholastic

The Scholastic Book Fair is from September 29-October 2. Please click the link HERE to set up an eWallet for your student and preview the Shepherdstown Book Fair.

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Fall Fest

NEW this year, we welcome East Coast Mini Donuts food truck to our event. They will be onsite to offer sweet and savory treats for purchase.

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PTO

💼 Open Positions

  • We are currently seeking a Treasurer and a Secretary.

  • Interested? Please email ShepherdstownPTO@gmail.com

🍎 Homeroom Parents Needed

  • We are also looking for Homeroom Parents for each classroom. More information is available below.

  • E-mail ShepOffice@mbgsd.org if you’d like to help!

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🎃Community-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.

🎃 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
Sept Lunch
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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