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Welcome to DTSD

Derry Township School District is an award-winning public school system located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Our community enjoys a legacy that began with founder, Milton S. Hershey. Our District is committed to excellence in education, offering a challenging curriculum that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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With Trojan Pride

We serve approximately 3,200 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade residing in Derry Township, Dauphin County. We are proud to offer full day kindergarten.

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Our Academics

Students know that when they are present in our buildings, they will have experiences that prepare them not just for the next assignment or test, but for the road of learning that will lead them to a full and satisfying life and career.

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Extracurriculars and Athletics

Students have multiple opportunities to engage in rigorous learning across subject areas as well as participate in extra-curricular activities. By the time they enter high school, every student has the opportunity to be connected to at least one school activity be it athletics, clubs or music ensembles.

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Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to engage all students every day to help them achieve their greatest potential as global citizens and to cultivate an extraordinary learning environment in which all students and staff feel loved, welcomed and respected as they exceed academic expectations. 

Our District

We pride ourselves on our dedicated teachers, supportive staff, and involved parents and community members who work together to create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Our district is home to five schools: Hershey Early Childhood Center, Hershey Primary Elementary School, Hershey Intermediate Elementary School, Hershey Middle School, and Hershey High School all of which provide students with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.

From Our Community

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Hershey High School and Derry Township School District are proud to reconigize 12 HHS students for being named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Commended Students are being reconigzed for their exceptional academic promise demostrated by their outstanding performance on the qualifying test. View this headline for the list of Commended Students.

Student of the Month October 2024 - Joyce Tao and Sean Elliott

Congratulations to the October Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Joyce Tao and Sean Elliott! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Joyce and Sean during the October 7th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.

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Hershey High School and Derry Township School District are proud to annouce Violet Foley, Benjamin Fredrickson, and Matthew Milunic has been selected as 2025 National Merit Scholarship  Semifinalists. Congratulations and good luck to these students as advice in the National Merit Scholarship competition. 

Tenth Grader McKinley Ebert Places 7th Nationally in the SIFMA Foundation’s Spring2024 National InvestWrite® Competition

Congratulations to McKinley Ebert for placing 1st in the state of PA and 7th in the ENTIRE nation in the 2024 Spring Investwrite Essay Contest! McKinley wrote an essay answering the prompt “Which investment in your Stock Market Game portfolio performed the best and why? Using this investment, recommend a diversified $25,000 portfolio of stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds to save for a personal, family or community goal in the year 2030. Be sure to mention what your goal is.” Visit this headline to read the essay and learn more about SIFMA.

Marking Period 2 Honor Roll HHS & HMS

Derry Township School District is proud to announce the distinguished and regular honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2023-24 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!

HHS National Merit Scholarship Winners

In the 69th National Merit Scholarship Program, three Hershey High School seniors received National Merit Scholarships! Congrats to all of our National Merit semi-finalists, finalists, and scholarship winners!

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