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Shepherdstown principal says social media is a 'window into our school'

Mechanicsburg Area School District Board of Directors · February 11, 2026
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Shepherdstown Principal Dave Echelmeyer told the board the school launched social feeds and a new web/newsletter platform to share daily classroom highlights; he reported roughly 89,000 Facebook views since launch and showcased student photos and reels.

Dave Echelmeyer, principal at Shepherdstown, told the Mechanicsburg Area School District board Feb. 10 that the school launched social‑media channels and a new website/newsletter platform in September to give families a more immediate view of classroom work.

Echelmeyer described posting photos, reels and stories and said the district…

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