🎶 PERFECT HARMONY: To celebrate Music in Our Schools Month, fifth-grade students from Winding Creek Elementary School delivered a fantastic performance at the Board meeting on Monday, March 17. Led by Ms. Hollenberg and Ms. Snyder, their voices filled the room with joyful harmony!
🎩 HISTORY IN ACTION: Second graders at Sporting Hill Elementary wrapped up their Civil War unit with a historical blast! From donning Abraham Lincoln and Union soldier attire to playing classic games like dominoes, and even tasting hardtack, they got a hands-on history lesson they’ll never forget!
Huge thanks to Gettysburg National Military Park for generously donating the items that made this experience so engaging and interactive!
🏊♀️🏊♂️ READY TO DIVE IN AT STATES: Good luck to the 10 CVHS Swimming and Diving athletes heading to the PIAA State Championships at Bucknell University this weekend!
We’re cheering you on and are #CVProud of all your hard work and dedication. Let's go, Eagles 🦅
#PortraitOfAnEagle #SwimmingStates #DivingStates
⚠️ PSA - EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISE: Ensuring the safety and preparedness of our students, staff, community, and first responders is always our top priority. On 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, Mountain View Middle School will conduct an Emergency Preparedness Exercise in partnership with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency personnel.
🚨 Key Details:
- This is a 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲—there is no actual emergency.
- Only actors will be present, as the exercise will occur while schools are not in session.
- Winding Creek Elementary will be used as a staging area for emergency personnel during the drill.
- You may notice increased emergency vehicles and personnel in the area.
- Access to Winding Creek Elementary and Mountain View Middle School will be closed to the public from 8 AM to 2 PM.
This exercise is 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜, and we appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a secure training environment.
Thank you for your support in keeping our schools safe.
#PortraitOfAnEagle #CVProud #PublicServiceAnnouncement
👨🚀 ADVENTURES IN SPACE: Third-grade students at Silver Spring Elementary School had a fantastic time presenting their space projects. As part of their CKLA unit on astronomy, they researched various topics they had studied in class, such as planets, stars, and galaxies.
Each student took the time to gather information and create a presentation to share with their peers and families. It was a fun, hands-on way to wrap up the unit, and the students did an awesome job of bringing their projects to life 🚀
#PortaitOfAnEagle #CVProud
🎉 ROTARY CLUB RECOGNITION: Congratulations to CV seniors, Jack Boyer (pictured left) and Mofiyinfoluwa Orekoya (pictured right) for being recognized as the Rotary Club of Mechanicsburg-North's February Students of the Month! Both students are outstanding examples of what it means to embody the Portrait of an Eagle. Their dedication, leadership, and well-rounded achievements serve as an inspiration to their peers and the entire CV community.
We are #CVProud of their accomplishments!
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📆 CALENDAR REMINDER: There will be no school on Monday, March 17. School will resume on Tuesday, March 18.
Enjoy your long weekend, Eagles 😎
#CVProud #PortraitofanEagle
📖 SHARING THE LOVE OF READING: Last week’s Read Across America Day at Hampden Elementary School was a total blast! The students had so much fun with awesome guests like WGAL News Channel 8 Susquehanna Valley, Pa.'s Jere Gish, abc27 News's Valerie Pritchett, Coco the Bear, Rascal the Senator, Red Robin, and Blaze the Dragon! Plus, there were guest readers from the high school, local fire departments, and District Admin. Such a fun day full of reading and excitement ❤
#PortraitOfAnEagle #CVProud #ReadAcrossAmerica
🎓 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Starting in April, we will be honoring CV seniors and celebrating their post-secondary plans—whether it's college, trade school, the military, or a career they've worked toward during high school.
CV seniors and their families are invited to submit their names for recognition in the #PortraitOfAnEagle Senior Spotlight once their post-secondary plans are finalized 🦅
Visit https://forms.gle/HRZ5nPx2hXr9tu817 to learn more.
Please note: To upload an image, you will need a Google account to complete the form.
#CVProud #SeniorSpotlight #Classof2025
🤼♀️ MAKING MOVES ON THE MAT: Huge congratulations to Emma Beaven for her amazing performance at the 2025 PIAA Girls Individual State Wrestling Championship, where she took 8th place in the 170 lbs class! Your hard work and determination truly paid off—we are #CVProud of you 💪
#PortraitOfAnEagle #WrestlingStates
👏 THANK YOU: This week, we're celebrating National School Social Worker Week and the incredible impact our CV School Social Workers have on our students, families, and staff ❤ They go above and beyond, providing emotional support and connecting families with vital resources to help students thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
This year's theme, “Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact,” highlights the resilience, passion, and dedication school social workers bring to fostering growth and positive change in our community. Thank you, CV Social Workers for your hard work and the difference you make every day 🫶
#PortraitOfAnEagle #CVProud #SSWWeek2025
🍕 A Slice of Fun: Students in Mrs. Herman's class at Monroe Elementary had a blast with a creative lesson thoughtfully planned by Ms. Lavoie, the Library Teaching Assistant. After reading Curious George and the Pizza Party, the fun continued as they rolled up their sleeves to create their own pizza masterpieces.
Ms. Lavoie’s creativity and efforts were key to the success of the lesson. With the help of a toaster oven generously provided by the Monroe PTO, each student baked their delicious creations and enjoyed a memorable pizza party. It was the perfect combination of learning, creativity, and, of course, tasty food 🥰
🏊♀️ DIVING INTO SUCCESS: CV Diver Mattie Boone had an outstanding performance at the 2025 PIAA District III Diving Championships this past weekend, finishing in 4th place! With this impressive finish, she punched her ticket to STATES in March— marking her second straight year earning a spot, a true testament to her skill and dedication 🏅
Congratulations and best of luck, Mattie 👏
📰 STRIKE A POSE: The countdown is on–only NINE days until the strike of the century! Join the Mountain View Players as they head back to 1899 for an unforgettable performance of Disney's Newsies Jr.
📅 Dates and Times:
- March 7 at 7 PM
- March 8 at 7 PM
- March 9 at 2 PM (ASL interpreted)
📍 Location:
Mountain View Auditorium
🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://cur8.com/16592/project/124807
Come see our talented students shine on stage—their energy and passion will leave you inspired! 🌟
🤼♂️ WRESTLING TO VICTORY: Four CV Boys Varsity Wrestlers put on an impressive show at the 2025 PIAA District III Tournament this past weekend, punching their tickets to the State Championship! 🙌
Pictured left to right:
🥉 Jake Mitchell - 3rd place, 145 lbs
🥈 Logan Maurer - 2nd place, 139 lbs
🥈 Phil Montes - 2nd place, 114 lbs
🏅 Connor Killian - 5th place, 127 lbs
They’ll be competing at States in March! Congratulations and best of luck, Eagles! 🦅💪
❤ HEARTBEATS OF INSPIRATION: Mr. Mike Azzalina, former principal of Shaull Elementary, best-selling author, and motivational speaker, has been making his way around our elementary schools and recently dropped by Hampden to talk to our staff and students about his book Heartbeats.
During his visit, he focused on two key Portrait of an Eagle traits: empathy and confidence. He discussed how empathy allows us to understand and connect with others, while confidence empowers us to face challenges and pursue our goals. As he spoke to students and staff, he shared inspiring stories about the people who influenced his journey and explained how these traits are key to the message of his book 📖.
🪴 POTTING KINDNESS: Our talented CVHS Clay Club rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty to create special appreciation gifts for the amazing CVHS staff, District Office, and District Support Facilities staff! Last year’s Throw-a-thon was the launch of a super ambitious project—tiny succulent planters! 🌱
This year, they continued the creative flow, crafting even more beautiful planters with love. Each one, made with care by all levels of ceramic artists, was glazed by our Clay Studio and National Arts Honor Society members. As a final touch, the officers filled each one with a beautiful succulent—what a thoughtful gift 🫶
🌱 GROWING LEADERS: In celebration of National FFA Week, we proudly honor the leadership, personal growth, and career success that our FFA members cultivate every day. Guided by the motto “Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, and living to share,” our Cumberland Valley Agricultural Sciences & FFA students are not just preparing for the future—they’re actively sowing the seeds for a tomorrow filled with success, hard work, and community impact.
📸 CV FFA High School and Middle School Chapters
🧊 FREEZIN' FOR A REASON: On Saturday, February 8th, a brave group of CV staff members plunged into the chilly waters of Gifford Pinchot State Park’s lake, all for a fantastic cause benefiting Special Olympics Pennsylvania! The Freezin’ Eagles team splashed their way to raising a whopping $3,770, thanks to the kindness of generous donors ❤
These funds will help provide FREE sports, health, and leadership programs for over 15,000 Special Olympics athletes across Pennsylvania. The impact will be felt right here in the Capital Area Region, helping athletes in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, and York Counties. Way to go, Freezin' Eagles 🦅
🔬 FORMULA FOR SUCCESS: On January 25th, CVSO headed to Massachusetts for the MIT Science Olympiad Tournament, one of the most competitive events in the country. With 70 top teams from across the nation, CVSO brought home some awesome results:
🥉 3rd – Picture This
🏅 4th – Microbe Mission
🏅 5th – Materials Science
🏅 6th – Geologic Mapping
Then on February 1st, the CVHS Varsity and Junior Varsity teams competed against 61 teams from 37 schools across seven different states at the Solon Invitational, one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in the country. They finished 2nd out of 37 schools, with teams earning 2nd and 23rd out of 61 competing teams! 🌟 Some category highlights:
🥇 1st – Geologic Mapping
🥇 1st – Disease Detectives
🥈 2nd – Entomology
🥈 2nd – Experimental Design
🥈 2nd – Tower
Huge congrats to everyone for their hard work and dedication. We are #CVProud 👏
