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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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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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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.
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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.
News & Events
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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The Derry Township School District is seeking proposals from experienced, licensed, full-service law firms to serve as legal counsel for the District. For more information and to access the full Request for Proposals (RFP), please visit our website.
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.
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.
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