DTSD DIGEST

Derry Township School District - November 2024

Farewell to 2024

As we wrap up 2024, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our students, families, faculty, and staff for the dedication and support that make our school community so special. This season is a wonderful time to reflect on the accomplishments of the past year and look forward to the opportunities ahead.

We hope you take the winter break to relax, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating traditions, exploring new adventures, or simply taking time to rest, we wish you all the best this holiday season. Thank you for being an essential part of our school family, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year, ready to continue building on our success together!

Calendar Reminders 📆

December 2 - 2-Hour Late Start

December 23 - January 1 - Winter Recess

Winter Concerts 🎶

December 4 @ 7:30PM - Hershey High School

December 10 @ 7:00PM - Hershey Middle School Choirs and Orchestra

December 16 @ 7:00PM - Hershey Elementary School

December 17 @ 7:00PM - Hershey Middle School Band

District Wide Calendar

Hershey Highlight 💙🧡

HMS Turkey Trot

Hershey Middle School held its Annual Turkey Trot, featuring a 2.2-mile run/walk and the always-entertaining turkey fashion show! This beloved tradition supports the Hershey Food Bank by collecting canned goods to help those in need. This year, our amazing HMS students and staff raised an incredible 8,937 canned food items—thank you for making a difference in our community!

Alice's Adventure in Wonderland

Bravo to our HHS Theatre students both on stage and behind the scenes for an incredible Fall Play, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland! From their captivating performances to the seamless technical work, the production was a showcase of immense talent and hard work. Thank you to the cast, crew, and directors for bringing this whimsical story to life and providing an unforgettable performance for our community. Your creativity and dedication continue to make our school proud!

Follow us on social media for more Hershey Highlights and district news!

Facebook

Instagram

Trojan Trading Post Item of the Month 🛍️

Kindergarten Registration 2025-2026

2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Mailing List

Derry Township School District is underway with the planning for our incoming Kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year! A child is eligible for admission to kindergarten if s/he has attained the age of five (5) years before the first day of September. We encourage families to review the kindergarten registration information below to prepare for when registration opens.

To learn more about Kindergarten Registration, visit our website.

Sign up for our mailing list using the button below to stay informed on upcoming mailings and events for our 2025-2026 Kindergarten class! Feel free to share this link with families you know with a kindergarten-age student. The first event will be our parent information night in January. More information regarding parent information night will be coming soon.

Winter Weather Communication

The district has been approved for five flexible instructional days (FID) for the 2024-2025 school year. This means we are able to provide instruction virtually during the event of a full snow day. However, after hearing feedback from our families and throughout the community, we know there is an appreciation for having a “true snow day.” Therefore, on the first full-day designated as a snow day (where we will not be running a delayed schedule), we will close school and allow our students to have the day off. The remaining 5 snow days will be FID days, if needed. Families will be notified by text, email, and phone call in the event of a schedule change due to weather. Additionally, the district will post the information on the front page of the website, social media accounts, and on local news stations.

We have dedicated an area of our website that contains more information about communication expectations during a weather related schedule change.

Elementary School Building Project Update 🏫

What's Happening?

On November 18, Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates presented an update to the General Services Committee regarding the progress of design plans for the new building. The presentation highlighted several key aspects of the project, including detailed plans for the media center and the academic wing. The media center is envisioned as a dynamic and adaptable space designed to foster collaboration and innovation. The academic wing will include modernized classrooms and learning environments tailored to support our educational vision and the diversity of student needs.

What's Next?

Crabtree, Rohrbaugh, and Associates are scheduled to present the updates on the project to the entire School Board during the January 13 meeting. This presentation will provide an opportunity to share detailed design progress and gather feedback from the board. Meanwhile, Rettew is collaborating with the design team to complete comprehensive site surveys and conduct a geophysical investigation, which are critical steps in preparing the site for construction.

Community Night Recording

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Elementary School Building Project Community Night on Monday, September 30! If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the presentation, it is now available for your review on our website.

Presentation and Q&A Recording