Derry Township School District

Don't forget to grab your tickets for the Harrisburg Senator's game in support of Mini-THON on August 15th!!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Hersheyhigh4

⚾ Join Hershey High School Mini-THON for a night at the ballpark!

Hershey High School Mini-THON is partnering with the Harrisburg Senators for their game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Saturday, August 15, at 6 p.m. at FNB Field. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Families and community members can purchase tickets in designated sections, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Hershey High School Mini-THON.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Hersheyhigh4

National Night Out 💙🧡

A great night connecting with our community at National Night Out! Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello and joined in the fun!

Welcome to August and the countdown to the 2026–2027 school year! This newsletter is packed with important information to help you prepare for a successful back-to-school season.

Inside, you’ll find:
📆 Back-to-school events
✏️Teacher/class information and school supplies
🚌 Busing information
🍎 Cafeteria Information
🏫 The latest updates on the Elementary School building project

Link: https://app.smore.com/n/9axfh

We can't wait to see you in 3 weeks 💙🧡

NOW HIRING: Assistant Director of Special Education

Derry Township School District is seeking an experienced, collaborative leader to join our Special Education Department. This position supports the implementation of high-quality and inclusive programming, provides guidance to special education staff and administrators, and helps oversee department procedures, professional development and compliance.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/3999/opening/190940

Join us on Tuesday, August 4th, for National Night Out! Along with many community partners, DTSD will be represented at this event by our Mini-THON and Key Club, Transportation Department, and our SRO Officer Shearer! National Night Out is held from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Derry Township Community Center.

Of Special note - Penn State Health Life Lion Helicopter will be landing at the start of the event, weather and call for service permitting, and will be there until about 6:30 pm. After that, due to demand from other NNO events, they will need to take off and depart our NNO event.

We hope to see you there! 🧡💙

Training day with Dakota!🐾

ECC first grader Caroline helped train district facility dog, Dakota in the community last week at Starbucks, practicing commands like sit, turn, speak and down.

Way to go, Caroline and Dakota! You make a great team🧡💙

Join Our Team as a Special Education Paraprofessional! 💙

Are you passionate about helping students succeed? We're looking for caring, dedicated individuals to join our team!

As a paraprofessional, you'll:
🔸Support special education teachers and students
🔹 Help create supportive, engaging learning environments
🔸 Build meaningful relationships with students and staff
🔹 Make a lasting impact on students' academic and personal growth

https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/3999

DTSD has more than 45 paraprofessionals support students in grades K–12 across our district. We offer robust professional development to help you grow your skills and advance your career. Be part of a collaborative team that values your contributions and celebrates student success.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help every student reach their full potential:

The Hershey High School Athletic Hall of Fame Operations committee is proud to announce the 22nd Induction Class of 2026. The Luncheon and Ceremony will take place on Friday September 18, 2026, 10:30am at the Hershey Country Club.

You will need to contact Gay Bricker to let her know you plan to attend. She can be reached via email at [email protected] OR she may be reached at (717) 580 – 7049.

TheClass of 2026 inductees are:

Matt Banas​ - Class of 2012
Caroline Brown​​ - Class of 2010
Derek Oskutis​​ - Class of 2005
Meaghan Raab​ - Class of 2014
Keith Youtz​​ - Class of 1982
1990 State Championship Cross Country Team

Congratulations!

⚾ Join Hershey High School Mini-THON for a night at the ballpark!

Hershey High School Mini-THON is partnering with the Harrisburg Senators for their game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels on Saturday, August 15, at 6 p.m. at FNB Field. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Families and community members can purchase tickets in designated sections, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Hershey High School Mini-THON.

Purchase tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Hersheyhigh4

The crossover episode we didn’t know we needed 🤩

Hersheypark hosted their inaugural All-American Mascot Day parade last Thursday, July 9th! We were honored to have Troy the Trojan join in on the fun and represent Derry Township School District along with 100 different mascots. 💙🧡