Hershey Public Schools

Dear Hershey Elementary Families,

Please read our Elementary (May Edition) Newsletter by clicking HERE to access.

As we enter the month of May, we are officially in the home stretch of the school year — with only 16 student days remaining! Spring has arrived in full force, bringing warmer weather, longer days, and a calendar full of events and celebrations. From field trips to Field Day, Bump Up Day to summer break, these final weeks will be filled with joyful moments and continued learning.

✅ NSCAS/NWEA District Benchmarking is now behind us, and we shift our focus to celebrating growth, preparing for next year, and finishing strong. Your continued support in helping your child stay on track academically, despite the springtime busyness, is greatly appreciated.

🙌 A Special Thank You

I'd like to take a moment to thank all of you for your commitment to HPS and your child's education. Your partnership throughout the school year has been tremendous. It truly takes an entire team to make a school year successful — and your support has made a lasting difference. We are grateful to walk alongside you and your children every step of the way.

📆 Important May Dates to Remember

• 05.01.25 – In-School Savings Appreciation Breakfast (FBLA + 6th Grade Volunteers)
  
  

• 05.05–05.09 – Teacher Appreciation Week 💐
  
  

• 05.05–05.09 – AimsWeb+ Testing (TK–6) 🧠
  
  

• 05.09.25 – Bump Up Day – Students get a sneak peek at next year
  
  

• 05.13.25 – Elementary Spring Concert 🎶
  
  

  • K–3: 6:00–6:30 PM
    
    

  • 4–6: 7:00–7:30 PM
    
    

• 05.21.25 – Elementary Field Day
  
  

• 05.22.25 – PK Graduation (10:30 AM) 🎓
  
  

• 05.22.25 – Amy Newton Retirement Party (2:30 PM) 🎉
  
  

• 05.22.25 – Last Day of School (Early Dismissal)
  
  

📚 Summer Learning Opportunities

🌞 Summer School Enrichment Program

We are working to finalize an exciting summer school enrichment program to help students continue learning during the summer months. Details will be shared soon!

📖 Summer Library Days

We're thrilled to announce that our Summer Library will be open on select days to keep reading alive!

Dates:

• June 10
  
  

• June 24
  
  

• July 8
  
  

• July 22
  
  

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Hershey Elementary Library

Join us for some literary fun and exploration! Students can discover new books, take A.R. tests, and maintain their reading skills. Mrs. Stier will be on hand to help students find books that fit their interests and reading levels. We encourage parents and guardians to attend with their children to foster a love of reading that lasts all year long!

📚 Library Dates to Remember – May 2025

As we approach the end of the school year, here are some important library dates and reminders for all elementary students and families:

• 📖 Monday, May 6 – Last Day to Take AR Tests
  Be sure to finish your Accelerated Reader quizzes by this date to count toward your goals!

• 📗 Tuesday, May 7 – Last Day to Check Out Library Books
  All book checkouts will close after this day to help us begin our end-of-year inventory.

• 🎉 Monday, May 12 – AR Party!
  Students who met their AR goals will be invited to celebrate! Great job, readers!

• 💰 Tuesday, May 13 – Millionaire Party
  We’ll be recognizing our incredible readers who hit one million words or more—what an achievement!

• 📚 Wednesday, May 14 – All Student Library Books Due
  Please return all borrowed books by this day. Help us keep our library in tip-top shape for next year!