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Welcome to Hershey Middle School

Originally built in 1966 as a high school, Hershey Middle School was renovated into the middle school in 1998. Today the 157,000-square foot facility houses nearly 900 students in grades 6-8. The building boasts a full size gym, a 1,000+ seat auditorium, a card access system, and internet/television/ phone access in all classrooms.

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With Trojan Pride

Our middle school program emphasizes holistic learning through interdisciplinary teams, blending both subject knowledge and personal growth. This cohesive approach ensures a consistent and smooth transition for students, paving the way from their elementary experiences to the challenges of high school.

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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.

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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.

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Hershey Middle School

500 Homestead Road, PO Box 898, Hershey, PA 17033

Phone: (717) 531-2222   Fax: (717) 534-2245
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Regular School Hours: 7:33 a.m. - 2:33 p.m.

Erick Valentin, Principal  alexandria decicco, Assistant Principal Mike Galloway, Assistant Principal

From Our Community

Tenth Grader McKinley Ebert Places 7th Nationally in the SIFMA Foundation’s Spring2024 National InvestWrite® Competition

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.

Marking Period 2 Honor Roll HHS & HMS

Derry Township School District is proud to announce the distinguished and regular honor roll for the fourth marking period of the 2023-24 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!

HHS National Merit Scholarship Winners

In the 69th National Merit Scholarship Program, three Hershey High School seniors received National Merit Scholarships! Congrats to all of our National Merit semi-finalists, finalists, and scholarship winners!

Student of the Month April 2024 - Kristina Chroneos and Joey Owsley

Congratulations to the April Rotary Students of the Month representing Hershey High School - Kristina Chroneos and Joey Owsley! This particular honor recognizes the outstanding contributions they have made at Hershey High School as well as in the community. The Hershey Rotary honored Kristina and Joey during the April 22nd board meeting.  

Marking Period 2 Honor Roll HHS & HMS

Derry Township School District is proud to announce the distinguished and regular honor roll for the third marking period of the 2023-24 school year for Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School. Congratulations!

2024 Best Communities for Music Education

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!

News & Events

Community Engagement Event for the Hershey Elementary School Building Project
  • 2024-2025
  • District Wide
  • Events
  • Important Information
  • School Board

Join us on September 30th at 6:00 PM at Hershey Elementary School for our community to learn more about the conceptual design options for our brand-new elementary school. This is your chance to shape the future of our community, ask questions, and share your feedback on this important project. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something special—your input matters! See you there!

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School Board Citizen Advisors Needed
  • 2024-2025
  • Important Information
  • School Board

The Derry Township School District Board of School Directors seeks interested citizen advisors to its standing committees. Citizen advisors are assigned to a specific standing committee and asked to attend its meetings. In their advisory capacity, citizen representatives may be called upon to react to new directions and proposals, provide information and support for budget initiatives, study and analyze issues, review proposals and materials, and provide input into policies at all operational levels of the school system. We will have two spots each for Communications, Curriculum, Finance, General Services, and Policy. Visit this headline to apply.

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HHS Tri-M Music Honors Society Awarded Pennsylvania’s Chapter of the Year by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
  • 2023-2024
  • Awards
  • District Wide
  • Hershey High School

The Hershey High School Tri-M Music Honors Society Chapter, #T428, was recently awarded Pennsylvania’s Chapter of the Year by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). With a yearly membership of over 40 HHS students, our chapter has been very active the past few years, most recently beginning initiatives such as hosting community outreach events such as community Winter-themed breakfast, offering student volunteer events at functions such as Harrisburg Symphony concert, and forming performance opportunities for our students at local venues such as Hershey’s Chocolate World and retirement communities.

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Stadium Update
  • 2024-2025
  • District Wide
  • Important Information

Our MOU with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts has very generously allowed us to use Hersheypark Stadium for our Hershey High School home football games during the regular season since 2006. As part of the MOU, there is an understanding that with 3 years’ notice, the MOU could be terminated. The district received that notice on July 29, 2024. While we have cherished our time at Hersheypark Stadium, we are thrilled about the exciting opportunities this move brings for our students, parents, staff, and community. Read more about the HHS Stadium in this headline.

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A device free learning environment
  • 2024-2025
  • District Wide
  • Important Information
  • School Board

On Monday, June 24th, the DTSD School Board approved revisions to policy 237, Electronic Devices. This update is to help parents, educators, and community members prepare for the coming year. The new version of policy 237 limits the use of personal cellular devices as a part of the district's plans to tackle mental health and bullying issues associated with social media. Additionally, limiting access to cell phones throughout the school day will allow students to be more focused on teacher instruction and their academic endeavors. We believe these changes will create a healthier school environment. 

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