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Derry Township School District Derry Township School District is a nationally recognized and award-winning public school system.

Our 114-acre campus hosts five schools
• Hershey Early Childhood Center
• Hershey Primary Elementary School
• Hershey Intermediate Elementary School
• Hershey Middle School
• Hershey High School

All of our schools have exemplary facilities, curriculum, faculty, administrators, co-curricular and extra-curricular programs. Annually more than 90% of our graduating seniors pursue post-secondary education. Hershey High School has also been recognized as one of the top public schools in America by different national publications. At all assessed grade levels, statewide assessment scores are consistently well-above state and national averages. Our collective goal is to be a model for how public education should - and can - function. We cultivate an extraordinary learning environment for every child, every day. The district encourages community members to respond to posts and share comments regarding our school community. Questions regarding information should be directed to the building principal of an individual school or to the superintendent's office for district-wide information. The district reserves the right to review all comments and may remove comments which:
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HMS 7th graders Adam Balli Jr, Jayden Castaneda Romero, Ajdin Makul, Parker Surmacz, and 8th graders Aaron Broyles, Davi...
11/10/2026

HMS 7th graders Adam Balli Jr, Jayden Castaneda Romero, Ajdin Makul, Parker Surmacz, and 8th graders Aaron Broyles, David Enama, and Griffin Helwig participated in the Octavators Choral Festival at Messiah University on November 6. They came together with a group of over 200 tenor and bass voices from Central PA for a day of singing and learning. Well done 💙🧡

📸 Thank you to Mrs. Krepps for documenting this incredible experience!

The Hershey High Theatre Presents Queens 👑King Henry VIII is trapped in purgatory, bound to his throne by sinister Fools...
11/09/2026

The Hershey High Theatre Presents Queens 👑

King Henry VIII is trapped in purgatory, bound to his throne by sinister Fools and the ghostly mistakes of his past. Here, in his gilded cage, he is forced to relive the sins he committed against his queens, mistresses and people of the court, over and over again, for an eternity.

Details:
Fri. & Sat. 7:00o; Sun. 1:00p
Hershey High School Auditorium

General Admissions
Adult $10, Student/Senior $5
For tickets visit:
www.hersheyhstheatre .com

Hershey High School Bands is proud to host the Keystone Jazz Orchestra's PA 250 "Our Jazz Story" tonight, Monday, Novemb...
11/09/2026

Hershey High School Bands is proud to host the Keystone Jazz Orchestra's PA 250 "Our Jazz Story" tonight, Monday, November 9 at Hershey Middle School! This 18-piece all-star ensemble of Pennsylvania's finest jazz musicians celebrates our state's role in jazz history, honoring legends like John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, and Art Blakey. Hershey is one of only five stops on the statewide tour, and our own HHS Jazz Combo will open this show!

📅 Monday, Nov. 9
🕖 Doors 6:00 p.m. | Concert 7:00 p.m.
📍 Hershey Middle School, 500 Homestead Rd.
🎟️ $20 adults, $6 students at hersheyjazzpa250. com

A night of world-class jazz right here in Hershey. Don't miss it! 🎶

11/06/2026

A little Friday surprise with a whole lot of Trojan spirit! 🧡💙

Last Friday, the Hershey High School Trojan Marching Band and our favorite mascot brought the excitement to our elementary schools with a special performance to kick off the weekend!

Judging by the smiles and enthusiastic cheers, we may have spotted some HES Trojans ready to join the band and color guard! 🤩🥁

On October 29th and 30th, the 8th grade American Cultures classes explored the American Revolutionary War through a trav...
11/04/2026

On October 29th and 30th, the 8th grade American Cultures classes explored the American Revolutionary War through a traveling trunk of over 30 replicas, documents, and costumes from the American Battlefield Trust. Students learned about soldiers and camp life, the homefront, music, and other aspects of life during this period.

This interactive activity helped bring the American Revolution to life through demonstrations and hands on experiences.

Congratulations to the October Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Maple Kao & Albert Zhu! T...
11/03/2026

Congratulations to the October Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Maple Kao & Albert Zhu! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Maple and Albert during the November 2nd school board meeting.

Our students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting. Congrats again on this well-deserved honor. 🧡💙

November is a time to reflect on what we’re thankful for, and our school community is at the top of our list! Our Novemb...
11/02/2026

November is a time to reflect on what we’re thankful for, and our school community is at the top of our list! Our November newsletter is here, filled with another month of learning, connection, and reasons to be grateful. We hope you enjoy reading all about what’s happening across DTSD.

Inside, you’ll find:
📆 November events
✏️ Flexible Instruction Day Survey Results
🧡 Weather Communication Reminders
👑 Hershey High School Theatre Presents Queens
🏫 The latest updates on the Elementary School building project and campus use during construction

Students had a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of neurology with Dr. Mark Dias, recently retired ped...
10/30/2026

Students had a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating world of neurology with Dr. Mark Dias, recently retired pediatric neurosurgeon at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Dr. Dias walked students through the different areas of the brain, shared insights from his experiences in the operating room, and gave students a rare, firsthand look at an actual human brain.

We are incredibly fortunate to offer learning opportunities like this that bring classroom concepts to life and inspire curiosity about the world around us. A special thank you to Dr. Dias for sharing his time and expertise, and to those who made this experience possible through the generous donation to science and education.

Experiences like these make learning unforgettable! 💙

Student Services: Testing ScheduleThe “Testing Schedule” page on the HS website has information on SAT’s, ACT’s, and PSA...
10/27/2026

Student Services: Testing Schedule

The “Testing Schedule” page on the HS website has information on SAT’s, ACT’s, and PSAT’s, including links to register and compare the different testing options available to students. This page also includes informaiton on the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Battery), a great career exploration opportunity for all students regardless of military interest, and information on the SAT Prep Workshop.

Book Tasting at HHS! 🍎 📚Last week, the HHS Library hosted a Book Tasting, giving students the chance to sample books acr...
10/27/2026

Book Tasting at HHS! 🍎 📚

Last week, the HHS Library hosted a Book Tasting, giving students the chance to sample books across a variety of genres, topics and styles. The goal? Discover something new, spark curiosity and maybe find their next can’t-put-it-down read!

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30 E Granada Avenue
Hershey, PA
17033

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