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Welcome to Hershey High School
Hershey High School was built in 1996 and expanded in 2007. The facility is 231,000 square feet, has auditorium seating for 1,300; two CAD labs; classrooms for family and consumer sciences; full gym, weight and cardio exercise rooms; full band and orchestra/chorus rooms; three art rooms; a production office and library/media center.
With Trojan Pride
Hershey High School tailors its curriculum to the diverse needs and aspirations of Derry Township students. We prioritize individual growth and provide ample opportunities for cultural and extracurricular enrichment. Our commitment ensures every student is positioned for success.
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.
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.
Hershey High School
550 Homestead Road, PO Box 898, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 531-2244 Fax: (717) 534-2684
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Regular School Hours: 7:33 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Lindsey Schmidt, Principal Gregory Miller, Assistant Principal Emily goss, Assistant Principal
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From Our Community
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Derry Township School District is proud to announce the distinguished and regular honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2025-26 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
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Derry Township School District is proud to announce the distinguished and regular honor roll for the third marking period of the 2025-26 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to the April Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Evelyn Winder and Caden Chow Tinsley! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Evelyn and Caden during the April 20th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.
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Congratulations to the March Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Alexis Schulz and Caleb Tinsley! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Alexis and Caleb during the March 9th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.
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Congratulations to the February Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Clara Ruff and Blake Umberger! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Clara and Blake during the February 9th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.
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Derry Township School District is proud to announce the distinguished and regular honor roll for the second marking period of the 2025-26 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
News & Events
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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.
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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.
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As part of our annual Comprehensive Planning process, the district is reviewing our Flexible Instructional Days (FID) program. 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.
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about Updated Campus Walking Routes Beginning August 24
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Hershey High School is once again pleased to offer an SAT Prep Workshop this fall to prepare students for upcoming Digital SAT exam. Classes begin the week of September 1st, and we are still accepting registrations. Click here for more information or email Mrs. Ogle at LOgle@hershey.k12.pa.us.
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Registration for the 2026 Fall PSAT/NMSQT is still open for 10th and 11th grade students! Students may register by scanning the QR code posted in the counseling office or by clicking on this headline.
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