Trying to increase your childโs independence? Looking for strategies to support homework completion? The Derry Township School District is hosting a session on Executive Function that might be just the thing for you! Open to parents and guardians of all DTSD students, K-12, the session will be held from 7-8 p.m. at Hershey Middle School on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Please indicate if childcare is needed when you RSVP by email to specialeducation2@hershey.k12.pa.us
Want to know more about the direction of K-12 education? Have something youโd like to discuss with Superintendent Joe McFarland in an informal community roundtable setting? You can do all of these and enjoy a steaming cup of coffee during โJava with Joe.โ Designed as an opportunity for community members and the districtโs top administrator to get together in a casual environment, Mr. McFarland will once again be hosting this series of quarterly listening events. The next โJava with Joeโ will be held Friday, January 4th at the Hershey Middle School LGI beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. When conditions dictate unscheduled closings, delays, or early dismissals are in the best interest of student safety, the district will announce information via an automated phone messaging system, on its website and social media feeds. These district-operated notification tools are the primary mechanisms by which schedule change information will be communicated.
The PA Department of Education has launched its new โFuture Ready PA Indexโ with a dashboard that allows for a look at how Pennsylvania schools โ including those here in DTSD - are educating students. In addition to proficiency, the dashboard illustrates growth, achievement, and other data by student group - such as economically disadvantaged students, English Learners, students receiving special education services, and racial and ethnic groups.
The COCOA Principles embody a district-wide culture where students and staff demonstrate DTSD's core beliefs ofACADEMICS: Fourth Marking Period Honor Rolls
First Marking Period Honor Rolls for the 2018-2019 school year have been released for Hershey High School
OWNERSHIP: Six DTSD Educators Become National Board Certified Teachers
Six DTSD educators are among the newest group of teachers to successfully complete the process to become NBCTs! Congratulations to Megan Hayman-Rau (Middle School Math), Erin Ives (High School English), Richard Miller (Middle School Band), Andrea Morrison (2nd Grade), Kristen Ober (2nd Grade) and Alys Stets (Multi-Disability Support). National Board Certification is a voluntary, advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure; it is considered the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.
OPPORTUNITY: HHS Student Wins Distinguished Student Award
A tip of the cap to Hershey high School junior Angie Bu for receiving the Distinguished Student Award from The Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education (PAGE). The Distinguished Student Award is designed to recognize achievement in academics, the arts, innovation, leadership, and/or service for students across the Commonwealth. Winners receive a PAGE Certificate of Excellence as well as a check to be used to further their intellectual, artistic, or service pursuits.
OWNERSHIP - DTSD Transportation Department Recognized
The Derry Township School District Transportation Department exemplified the “Ownership” component of the district’s COCOA Principles every day, but no more so than through their dedication to completing the mission of safely transporting students home while combatting deteriorating traffic and weather conditions during the early dismissal earlier this month. In acknowledgment, the department was recognized with a School Board proclamation.
OPPORTUNITY: HHS Students sign national letters of intent
Ten Hershey High School seniors today signed national letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers in college.
“These outstanding student athletes have represented Hershey High School with distinction throughout their time here. We are very proud and excited to see them have the opportunity to move their academic and athletic careers on to the next level,” said Derry Township School District Athletic Director Scott Govern.
Those students announcing their plans to further their academic and athletic careers include:
Zack Hynes (Baseball, East Stroudsburg University), Mallory Drayer (Field Hockey, University of Maine), Kit Olmsted (Field Hockey, University of North Carolina), Meredith Gould (Diving, Delaware University), Elaina Joyner (Lacrosse, Rollins College), Elizabeth Newman (Lacrosse, Lock Haven University), Taylor Yahn (Lacrosse, Mercer University) Maliyah Paynter (Track & Field, Davidson College) Abigail Sullivan (Soccer, Clarion University) and Makayla Tarkenton (Swimming, Ashland University).
OPPORTUNITY: HHS Library Recipient of $500 Micro-Funding Grant
The Hershey High School Library is one of 250 school and public libraries around the country announced as a recipient of a $500 micro-funding grant from “Libraries Ready to Code”, an initiative of the American Library Association and Google. The funds will be used to plan and implement an Hour of Code in the HHS Library as part of Computer Science Education Week (December 3-9, 2018).
Citizenship: HHS Student Musicians Perform for Veterans Day Breakfast
Hershey High School student musicians had the opportunity to perform “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful” at a special community Veterans Day Breakfast.
