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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 Laurie Wade, Assistant Principal Gregory Miller, Assistant Principal
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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 2024-25 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to the February Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Louise Olszewski and Matthew Milunic! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Louise and Matthew during the February 10th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.
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Congratulations to the January Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Violet Foley and Vinay Raman! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Violet and Vinay during the January 13th 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 first marking period of the 2024-25 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to the November Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Chloe Maitrejean and Ryan MacPhee! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Chloe and Ryan during the November 4th 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 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.
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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 2024-25 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the February Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Louise Olszewski and Matthew Milunic! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Louise and Matthew during the February 10th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.
Congratulations to the January Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Violet Foley and Vinay Raman! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Violet and Vinay during the January 13th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.
Derry Township School District is proud to announce the distinguished and regular honor roll for the first marking period of the 2024-25 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the November Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Chloe Maitrejean and Ryan MacPhee! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Chloe and Ryan during the November 4th board meeting. The students presented their speeches of accomplishments in person at the meeting.
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.
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