March 26, 2025

Two talented CV9 students, Vedanth Subramanian and Saketh Pochiraju (pictured bottom row), recently demonstrated key Portrait of an Eagle competencies—critical thinking, responsibility, communication, and confidence—by organizing and leading a two-day Computer-Aided Drawing (CAD) competition at Mountain View Middle School. Through interactive lessons, hands-on design activities, and personalized guidance, they introduced younger students to the world of CAD, fostering creativity and problem-solving. Participants had the opportunity to create original designs using online CAD tools, with prizes awarded for the most impressive work and certificates given to all who took part.

This initiative not only showcased the leadership and teaching abilities of our CV9 students but also encouraged collaboration and innovation across grade levels, inspiring the next generation of designers. We are #CVProud!

CV’s Mock Trial team is soaring to STATES for the 17th time in 26 years! Out of 350 teams that started the season, CV is one of just 14 left standing to compete for the state title. The action kicks off this Friday at the Dauphin County Courthouse, where the team will face trials at 2:00 PM and 5:30 PM. The competition heats up on Saturday with the semi-finals and finals. CV claimed second place two years ago—now they’re ready to take it all the way. Best of luck, Eagles! GO MOCK TRIAL!

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, our Science Olympiad teams participated in the Central Pennsylvania Regional Tournament at Millersville University.

In the high school division, Cumberland Valley earned first place overall out of 22 teams. CV excelled by securing first place in 22 of 23 events and second place in one event. We are #CVProud of their hard work, determination, and exceptional teamwork!

In the middle school division, Eagle View and Mountain View tied for first place overall among 15 teams. When ties occur, the team with the most first-place finishes wins, which was Eagle View. Eagle View earned medals in 21 events, securing first place in 8. Mountain View won medals in 22 events, with 4 first-place finishes. We are also #Proud of their outstanding performances!

All three teams have earned a spot in the PA Science Olympiad State Tournament, where they’ll compete for the state championship and a chance to advance to the National Tournament. We’re #CVProud and excited to see what’s next!

View the tournament results

Top left: This week, the 2025 State Champion CV Varsity Cheerleading Competitive team was recognized at the Capitol for their outstanding competition season! As guests of honor on the PA State floor, they were celebrated for their incredible back-to-back victory and the hard work that led to their success. It was a well-deserved moment of recognition for a team that has truly shown dedication and excellence all season long.

Top center: Last week, CV American Sign Language (ASL) Co-Presidents Adam Skoczynski & Sara Abdalla, along with Club Advisor Mr. Ryan Rosenberry, kicked off Shaull’s very first ASL club! Students got to dive into the basics of sign language and had a fun time learning something new together. It’s the start of something exciting as they continue to explore ASL!

Top right: CV's Pennsylvania State Varsity LifeSmarts Champion team had the exciting opportunity to be interviewed by "The Spark" on WITF radio! They discussed their journey to the national stage with "The Spark" host, Asia Tabb, and shared how LifeSmarts equips students with real-life knowledge to stay safe and make informed decisions as they prepare to step into the real world. It was a fun moment to showcase their achievement to the wider community! Listen to their interview.

Bottom left: Green Ridge Elementary students had a blast at the Capitol last week! They were eager to learn and asked some fantastic questions to Senator Rothman and Representative Kutz. It was a memorable trip that sparked curiosity and excitement in the students!

Bottom center: Hampden Elementary students in Mrs. Banks' English Language Development (ELD) class brought in money from their home countries to share. Using their oral language skills, they explained where the money came from, the names of the coins and bills, and their values. It was a fun day celebrating the students' diverse backgrounds with money from seven different countries: Nepal, India, Vietnam, Korea, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Mexico.

Bottom right: Silver Spring Elementary recently hosted a fantastic Culture Night with an amazing turnout! It was a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures that make our CV community so special, with different cultures on display for everyone to learn from. The event highlighted the beauty of our community's rich backgrounds and brought everyone together in a fun way.

At Monroe Elementary's Portrait of an Eagle Adaptability Assembly, the brand-new Book Vending Machine was officially revealed! This exciting addition will inspire a love of reading and celebrate our students’ achievements.

For the rest of this school year, students can earn tokens for the machine through Portrait of an Eagle Certificates. Looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we plan to expand its use with Birthday Books and even more fun opportunities!

A big shoutout and thank you to Monroe's Portrait of an Eagle and Theme Committees for organizing the assembly, Monroe PTO for making this vision a reality, and our community partner and sponsor, Sun Motor Cars, Inc., for making this amazing resource possible!

March is National Athletic Training Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible work of our athletic trainers! Behind every game, practice, and competition, they’re there—our student-athletes stay strong and healthy. Their expertise in injury prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation ensures that our athletes can perform at their best while staying safe. From the sidelines to the training room, their dedication and care make a huge impact on our teams. Thank you to our amazing athletic trainers for all you do!

Are you a student interested in athletic training? Apply for our Athletic Training Student Internship! As a student aide, you’ll join a team of administrators, physicians, certified athletic trainers, coaches, parents, and athletes—all working together to support CV’s athletic programs. Learn, contribute, and be part of something bigger!

Pictured (L-R): Sheila Mueller, Head Athletic Trainer; Bob Wolf, Assistant Athletic Trainer; Tyler Fleck, Assistant Athletic Trainer. Not pictured: Sonny Mills, Assistant Athletic Trainer.

April 2nd is World Autism Acceptance Day, a time to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for students on the autism spectrum. Join us in celebrating this important day by wearing tie-dye to show your support and spread awareness of the vibrant, neurodiverse community here in Cumberland Valley!

Beginning in April, the Cumberland Valley School District will spotlight members of the Class of 2025 and share their future plans on the district’s social media platforms.

This initiative, called the #PortraitOfAnEagle Senior Spotlight, is designed to honor CV seniors and celebrate their next steps—whether that’s attending college, pursuing trade school, entering military service, or beginning a career they've prepared for during high school.

Click here for more information.

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The CV Band Boosters are excited to offer graduation signs for the CV Class of 2025! The online store is now live and will be open for orders through April 11th. Each sign is $20, and delivery will be coordinated with the Band Boosters on or around April 30th once the signs are complete. Celebrate the class of 2025 with a personalized sign!

Order your sign today!

Mark your calendars! The curtain rises on Shrek the Musical at Cumberland Valley, and you won’t want to miss this fairy tale extravaganza! Follow Shrek, an ogre with a heart of gold, as he embarks on a quest with his chatty companion Donkey, and a princess who’s far from ordinary. Packed with wild characters, hilarious moments, and a plot full of surprises, this is one show that proves heroes come in all shapes, sizes, and swampy shades of green.

Dates:
April 2-4 at 7 PM
April 5 & 6 at 2 PM

Location: CVHS

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Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is NOW OPEN! To be eligible for enrollment, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2025.

*Please note: Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Middlesex Elementary School will transition from a full-day to a half-day Kindergarten schedule. This adjustment will bring Middlesex in line with our other elementary schools, which currently operate on a half-day Kindergarten model.

Visit www.cvschools.org/registration for details and to get started.

Help spread the word with any CV families who have a future Kindergartener! We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2038!

From Our Transportation Department

Like many other schools locally and nationally, we are experiencing a significant shortage of school bus and van drivers at Cumberland Valley School District. This shortage has affected, and will continue to affect, the transportation services we provide to our students. Our contractors are actively working to hire new drivers, and we are committed to ensuring that all students receive a ride to and from school. However, please be aware that this may require last-minute modifications to routes and stop times, which we will communicate to parents as quickly as possible.

Notifications of delays will be sent via text and email to the contact information listed in Skyward. To ensure you receive these notifications, please verify that your phone numbers and email addresses are up to date in Skyward.

When we have information about delays exceeding 20 minutes, we will notify you as soon as possible. Please understand that our Transportation Office is often overwhelmed with calls and may not be able to answer all inquiries immediately. We kindly ask that phone calls be reserved for emergencies, such as a missing child. For non-urgent matters, please email us at transportation@cvschools.org.

If you know anyone interested in becoming a school bus or van driver for Cumberland Valley School District, please encourage them to reach out to one of our Transportation Contractors. There are great part-time opportunities available!

Transportation Contractors:

• Kauffman Bus: 717-737-3396

• Miller & Sons: 717-258-3371

• Rohrer Bus: 717-958-3811

Thank you for your understanding and support!

Upcoming School Board Meetings

Unless otherwise advertised, all meetings begin at 7 p.m. and will take place in the District Office Board Room (6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg)

• Monday, April 7, 2025

• Tuesday, April 22, 2025

• Monday, May 5, 2025

A full list of School Board and committee meeting dates is available by clicking here.

Updates:

• The Board of School Directors will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, for the purpose of discussing the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting will take place in the District Office Boardroom, 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA.

• The Board of School Directors will hold an Intergovernmental Meeting with township, county, and state officials at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The meeting will take place in the District Office Boardroom, 6746 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Quick Access

• Board Agendas - Posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

• Committee Assignments - 2024-2025 Board committee/advisory group assignments.

• Meeting Minutes - Posted to BoardDocs approved by the Board of School Directors.

• Watch Live - School Board meetings are live-streamed to our website.