The Mechanicsburg Area School District is a midsized, suburban, public school district serving the Harrisburg suburbs of Mechanicsburg and Upper Allen Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.

The Mechanicsburg Area School District encompasses approximately 16 square miles (41 km2).

In addition, the District owns the Trails & Trees Environmental Center,[3] 30-acre (120,000 m2) education area behind the middle school.

The district includes the Messiah College census-designated place.

[4] Mechanicsburg Area School District offers a wide variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.