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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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From Our Community
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Congratulations to the November Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Lucy Barto and Jaden Yoder! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Lucy and Jaden during the November 20th board meeting. The videos shared at this meeting are linked.
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Congratulations to the October Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Catherine Martin and Jason Jiang! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Catherine and Jason during the October 23rd board meeting. The videos shared at this meeting are linked.
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Hershey High School would like to congratulation our eight senior students who were named semifinalist in the 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program and have an opportunity to continue in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
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We are proud to announce that Derry Township School District has once again been named a Best Communities for Music Education from NAMM foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education!
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The Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA) has selected Association of School Psychologists of Pennsylvania (ASPP) member Dr. David Lillenstein, NCSP, to receive the 2023 PPA Distinguished Contributions to School Psychology Award.
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Anna L. Gawel, Assistant Principal of Hershey Elementary School (4th and 5th grades) in the Derry Township School District, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2023 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year by the Pennsylvania Principals Association. As a state winner in the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) National Outstanding Assistant Principal (NOAP) of the Year Program, Mrs. Gawel is eligible for consideration to be named the NAESP National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year.
News & Events
Congratulations to the November Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Lucy Barto and Jaden Yoder! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Lucy and Jaden during the November 20th board meeting. The videos shared at this meeting are linked.
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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 2023-24 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!
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We are once again pleased to offer our SAT Preparatory Instructional Course this fall and winter. These courses are designed to prepare our students for the SAT, as well as the PSAT, due to their similar format. All students will be taught the strategies and skills required to raise their scores significantly. The course will meet once a week for 5 consecutive weeks and will cost $100.
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The Fall Play this year is Clue: On Stage (High School Edition). On a dark and stormy night, six unique guests, a butler, and a maid assemble for a dinner party at the home of Mr. Boddy. When their host turns up dead, it is clear that no one is safe! Soon the guests are racing to find the killer and keep the body count from stacking up. All tickets will be General Admission and sold at the door. Students/Senior Citizens are $5.00, and Adults are $10.00.
Congratulations to the October Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Catherine Martin and Jason Jiang! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Catherine and Jason during the October 23rd board meeting. The videos shared at this meeting are linked.
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Presenting the 2023 Hershey High School Homecoming Court. Congratulations to the students who were selected by their peers to represent our homecoming court. The Homecoming Queen will be chosen during our Homecoming Football game on October 20th, while the King will be crowned at the Homecoming dance on October 21st!
Columbia High School
Solanco High School
Solanco High School