Dear Students and Families of the Class of 2025,
 
As we look ahead with excitement to commencement, we have continued to monitor the forecast closely.  The outlook for Friday, May 30, has remained consistently bad, with rain expected throughout the day and evening.  Saturday, May 31, also presents weather throughout. However, we are encouraged that Sunday, June 1, currently offers the most favorable conditions, with a strong likelihood of clear skies and safe weather.  
 
With that in mind, we are pleased to confirm that Commencement for the Class of 2025 will take place on Sunday, June 1, at 1:00 PM at Memorial Park Stadium. We are making this decision to try and provide a greater degree of certainty to you as families, rather than risk multiple reschedules across the weekend.

Gates will open at 12:15 PM.

Graduates should arrive at 12:15 PM and report to their assigned areas outside the stadium to line up.

Reminder:  Family seating is assigned and arranged in proximity to student seating to ensure a shared experience.

We are thrilled to come together to celebrate the achievements, dedication, and bright futures of our Class of 2025.
 
With Wildcat Pride,
Dr. Andrew Bitz

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - 6:45 p.m.
Kindergarten Academy - District Administration Office
600 S. Norway Street - 2nd Floor
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055

The meeting will be in-person as well as live-streamed.

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - 7 p.m.
Kindergarten Academy - District Administration Office
600 S. Norway Street - 2nd Floor
Mechanicsburg, Pa 17055

The meeting will be in-person as well as live-streamed.

UPDATE - 10:15 a.m. (2/21/25)

Dear Broad Street Elementary School Families,

We are writing as a follow-up to the email sent at approximately 9:40 a.m. today regarding the residential gas leak in the neighborhood around Broad Street. Mechanicsburg Fire Department has secured the residential leak and has taken extra precautions together with the gas company to test the air throughout our school. They have since given the all-clear and, as of approximately 10:15 a.m., our Broad Street staff and students have safely returned to the building.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this precautionary evacuation. As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders in our community, whose swift response ensured the safety of our Wildcat community.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Dr. Andy Bitz
Superintendent

With our talented and hard-working student-athletes, a terrific coaching staff, and the support of the administration, the Board of School Directors, and our community, our fall athletic teams have experienced unprecedented success. It is believed to be the first time in school history that all eight fall programs qualified for PIAA District III competition.

Dear Mechanicsburg Middle School Families,

We’re writing to make you aware that during arrival at school this morning, an automatic fire alarm sounded in the building. Out of an abundance of caution, students and staff already inside the building were evacuated, and those arriving were temporarily held outside.

Following an investigation, the alarm was determined to be FALSE. At no time were students or staff in any danger.

Thank you, as always, for your support and understanding.

Updated bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year

Dear MASD families,

I wanted to follow up regarding the incident in which a MASH student was struck by a vehicle while walking to school this morning (original email sent around 9 a.m. today). The student was crossing at the intersection of Broad Street and Williams Grove Road when a driver, who had been stopped on Broad, began making a left turn onto Williams Grove and struck the student.

As shared earlier, the student was conscious and transported for medical evaluation. Out of respect for their privacy, we are not sharing further details at this time.

Our thoughts remain with the student and their family, the driver and their family, and everyone affected by this incident as they navigate the path to recovery.

We appreciate the prompt response and compassionate care of emergency personnel, as well as the cooperation and support of our school community. As shared earlier, we continue to work with local authorities as they review the circumstances of this incident. Additionally, we will work with local law enforcement to assess safety needs at that intersection.

We recognize that incidents like this can be concerning for students and families. If your child ever needs support, our school counselors are available to talk with them. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you feel they would benefit from additional resources.

As always, student safety is our top priority. While the student was using a designated crosswalk at the time of the incident, this serves as an important reminder for all of us—students, families, and drivers—to remain extra cautious near school zones, stay alert, and follow traffic safety guidelines to help keep everyone safe. 

Thank you for your support, and please continue to keep everyone involved in this incident in your thoughts.

Dr. Andy Bitz