Shepherdstown Community Update

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Back to School Night on Thursday! It was a pleasure to connect with many of you. If you were unable to attend, don’t worry! A short video presentation is available using the link below. Please reach out to your child's teacher for more information about curriculum and classroom information for the year.

Video Link to Back to School Night Presentation

This week on Wednesday, September 11 will be our first PTO meeting. All are welcome to join us at 7 PM in the Shepherdstown Library or via the Zoom Link below.

PTO Zoom Meeting Link

If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to update your information in the Sapphire Parent Portal. Instructions to access the portal can be found below.

Sapphire Parent Portal Information

Have a great week!

Mr. Echelmeier

Monday, September 9 - Cycle Day 3

• Bus evacuation drill for bus riders upon arrival at Shepherdstown
• Fall benchmarking testing begins

Tuesday, September 10 - Cycle Day 4

Wednesday, September 11 - Cycle Day 5

• Patriot Day
• PTO Meeting in the library or via Zoom at 7:00 PM - Zoom link HERE

Thursday, September 12 - Cycle Day 6

Friday, September 13 - Cycle Day 1

September

Friday, September 27 - September Monthly School Community Meeting (for students/teachers) at 1:30 PM

October

Wednesday, October 9 - PTO Meeting virtual at 7 PM

Thursday, October 10 - Shep Fall Fest from 6-7 PM

Friday, October 11 - Act 80 Day - No School

Monday, October 14 - Columbus Day - No School

Thursday, October 17 - Lifetouch Picture Day

Wednesday, October 30 - Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:00-7:00 PM

November

Friday, November 1 - No School - Parent-Teacher Conferences 7:30-3:00 PM

Monday, November 11 - No School - Professional Development Day

Wednesday, November 27 - Monday, December 2 - No School - Thanksgiving Recess

December

Friday, December 6 - Elementary Report Cards mailed home and posted to Sapphire Parent Portal (Trimester 1)

Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - No School - Winter Recess

Upper Allen and Shepherdstown Girls on the Run Team is Accepting Applications!

At Girls on the Run, we inspire ALL girls to build confidence and make intentional decisions, while fostering care and compassion for self and others. Trained coaches use physical activity and dynamic discussions to build social, emotional and physical skills in every girl while encouraging healthy habits for life. This fall, Girls on the Run will host a combined THIRD GRADE Upper Allen and Shepherdstown Elementary Schools team. Practices will be held on Tuesdays/Thursdays, 2:45 – 4:15 beginning September 24. Our team will meet at Upper Allen Elementary School. Girls who wish to participate should apply on the GOTR website: https://www.gotrmidstatepa.org prior to our September 24 start date.

If you have questions about Girls on the Run or our Upper Allen/Shepherdstown team, please contact Julia Young (jyoung@mbgsd.org). Space is limited to 20 girls for our fall team, and girls must be able to commit to attending practice sessions every Tuesday/Thursday from September 24 through our Celebration 5K on November24.

Mechanicsburg Area School District is privileged to offer a weekend food distribution program for families in need. The purpose of the program is to provide non-perishable, vitamin-fortified, and easy to prepare foods to children at times when school resources are not available, such as weekends and school vacations. Bags will include two breakfasts, two meals, and two snacks. The program is free of charge, and it will begin on Friday, September 27th. Please use the link below to sign up.

Link to sign up

If you have additional questions, please e-mail our School Counselor Mrs. Melissa Lawler at MLawler@mbgsd.org.

Birthdays are important to every child, and most kids like to celebrate with their classmates. However, sending in a food treat to the classroom to celebrate can exclude those children who have food allergies or other dietary restrictions. Also, classrooms are not well-equipped to serve food, especially cupcakes and other messy treats. If you would like an alternative to food treats for your child’s birthday celebration at school, there are many possibilities. Always check with your child’s teacher first to see what options may work best.

Invitations to birthday parties or other gatherings may not be passed out in school, unless the entire class is invited. Teachers cannot distribute contact information.

If you haven't already done so, you're invited to like and follow our official Mechanicsburg Area School District Facebook page for the latest celebrations, news, and updates from across the district: www.facebook.com/MASDwildcats.

Please see the important information below about the Shepherdstown drop-off and pick-up procedure.

Mark your calendars! Below are the Shepherdstown PTO meetings for the 2024-2025 school year. Please join us for the first PTO meeting in person at Shep on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 PM in the library.

Wednesday, September 11 at 7 PM (At Shep/Zoom)

Wednesday, October 9 at 7 PM (Zoom)

Wednesday, January 8 at 7 PM (Zoom)

Wednesday, March 12 at 7 PM (Zoom)

Wednesday, April 9 at 7 PM (Zoom)

Wednesday, May 14 at 7 PM (At Shep/Zoom)

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer at Shepherdstown? Please see the information on our website below about becoming a volunteer.

Email: shepoffice@mbgsd.org
Website: https://shepherdstown.mbgsd.org/
Location: 1849 South York Street, Mechanicsburg, PA, USA
Phone: 717-691-4589