Derry Township School District

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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On Friday, September 18, Hershey High School welcomed six new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame during its 22nd Ann...
09/21/2026

On Friday, September 18, Hershey High School welcomed six new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame during its 22nd Annual Induction Ceremony!

This year’s Class of 2026 includes five outstanding individual athletes and one championship team whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on Hershey athletics.

Please join us in congratulating the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees:
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, Class of 2026! Trojan Pride Never Dies. 💙🧡

We’re excited to welcome families to our home games for the Hershey High School Varsity Football season at the new Hersh...
09/16/2026

We’re excited to welcome families to our home games for the Hershey High School Varsity Football season at the new Hershey High School Stadium. Our first home game of the season is this Friday, September 18, at 7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing our school and the Hershey community join us for the inaugural game this Friday.

Please review this information carefully if you or your child(ren) plan on attending any of our home games.

Rules and Expectations:
Sporting events are school functions, and student behavior is expected to be the same as in school. As we approach hosting football games on our campus, we'd like to update you on some important information about our attendance policies for home varsity football games. We are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

🔸Students in Grades K-8: Must be accompanied by a paying adult (age 18+) to be admitted and remain with the paying adult at all times.
🔹Student backpacks and sports balls are not permitted.
🔸No re-entry.
🔹Gates open 60 minutes before the game.
🔸Alcohol, to***co products, va**ng products, and all illegal substances are prohibited on school grounds.
🔹No pets allowed.
🔸No outside food or drinks will be permitted into the stadium.

For more information about parking and seating, visit our website at https://www.hershey.k12.pa.us/athletics/hershey-high-school-stadium

Our HHS Cross Country team had an amazing weekend at the 47th Annual Centaur Invitational at DeSales University!Join us ...
09/15/2026

Our HHS Cross Country team had an amazing weekend at the 47th Annual Centaur Invitational at DeSales University!

Join us in congratulating them in a number of achievements including:
🔹95% of the team PR’d on Saturday
🔸Girls and Boys varsity teams each won first place
🔹Several individual medalists in each of the 6 race categories

Go Trojans!!

Celebrating National IT Professionals Day! 💙🧡You name it, they can probably fix it. From keeping our network running to ...
09/15/2026

Celebrating National IT Professionals Day! 💙🧡

You name it, they can probably fix it. From keeping our network running to troubleshooting the technology we rely on every day, our IT team is always there when we need them.

And sometimes, all it takes is for them to walk in the room… and suddenly, it just works. We’re not quite sure how they do it, but we’re grateful for their magic.

Today, we’re celebrating our incredible IT professionals and all the work they do behind the scenes to keep our schools connected, supported and running smoothly.

Thank you for all that you do!

09/14/2026

Get ready to open the new Trojan Stadium with our BRAND NEW Game Day Mockneck! Embroidered Logo, Oatmeal with Navy Trim, the prefect look for ANY Friday night! Drops Tuesday night at 7:00 PM at http://www.TrojanTradingPost.com - don't wait, supplies are limited!

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.Our students and staff took time today to learn about and reflect...
09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Our students and staff took time today to learn about and reflect on the tragedy of 9/11, as well as its connection to our Hershey community. Each year, HHS alumnus Doug Jones joins us to share more about the events of September 11 and the story of HHS graduate Michael Horrocks, who was serving as co-pilot of United Airlines Flight 175, the second plane to strike the World Trade Center.

As we remember the lives lost and the lasting impact of that day, we also honor the connection September 11 holds within our own community. May we never forget. 🇺🇸

Our memorial plaque honoring Michael Horrocks was recently relocated to the entrance of our new stadium, where it is prominently displayed for students, staff and community members to visit and reflect.

Unified Music 💙🎶🧡New for the 2026–2027 school year: Hershey High School is now offering a Unified Music class! Unified M...
09/10/2026

Unified Music 💙🎶🧡

New for the 2026–2027 school year: Hershey High School is now offering a Unified Music class! Unified Music brings together regular education and special education students to make music together. It is a meaningful way for students collaborate and learn something new through listening, preforming, movement and creating, no matter the background and experince level.

This week theme was the string family. Students listened to and learn more about the violin and worked on a build your own guitar project!

As part of our annual Comprehensive Planning process, the district is reviewing our Flexible Instructional Days (FID) pr...
09/09/2026

As part of our annual Comprehensive Planning process, the district is reviewing our Flexible Instructional Days (FID) program. The virtual learning days we use in place of traditional school closure snow days. If requested and approved, the district can use up to 5 Flexible Instructional Days per school year.

We want to hear directly from our families. Your feedback will help us decide whether to continue offering FID days and how to improve the experience, including addressing concerns some families raised last year about having multiple FID days in a row.

The survey takes about 5 minutes and will remain open through September 30, 2026.

This survey is for families with students in DTSD only! We are appreciative of your time and valuable feedback!

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/3oAvqht3wD5yUQzG7

We’re one week into the 2026–2027 school year, and there’s already plenty to share! Catch up on important updates and he...
09/01/2026

We’re one week into the 2026–2027 school year, and there’s already plenty to share! Catch up on important updates and helpful information in this month’s newsletter.

Inside, you’ll find:
💙 A welcome back letter from Dr. Winslow
📆 September events
✏️ Flexible Instruction Days Family Survey
🧡 Citizen Advisor Application
✋ Welcoming our new HHS Assistant Principal
🍎 BTS Health and Wellness
🏫 The latest updates on the Elementary School building project and campus use during construction

Check it out online: https://app.smore.com/n/9axfh

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30 E Granada Avenue
Hershey, PA
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