Dear Parents and Community Members,
We have completed the first nine weeks of the 2026–2027 school year! Thank you to our staff, students, families, and community for everything you have done to help make this a great start to a successful year.
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I also want to congratulate our coaches, staff, activity sponsors, and students for their hard work throughout our fall activities. It was exciting to see many of our student-athletes compete at the state level and in district finals. Thank you to everyone who supported our students along the way. You have given us many reasons to be proud to be Panthers!
Those who attended parent-teacher conferences saw the wonderful decorations and all of the work our elementary library staff put into the book fair. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a success and to the families who attended. We had a great turnout!
November brings several opportunities to celebrate and give thanks. Our Veterans Day program will take place on November 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the East Gym. We look forward to honoring the men and women who have served our country.
American Education Week is November 16–20. Please take a moment to thank a teacher for everything they do for students in the Hershey School District. Our teachers put in many hours planning lessons, supporting students, and helping each child succeed. A positive comment or a simple thank-you from a student, parent, or community member can mean a great deal.
We have enjoyed beautiful fall weather, but eventually winter weather will arrive. Slick roads and reduced visibility may require a late start, early dismissal, or school closure. We carefully consider weather reports, local conditions, and our observations as we drive and check roads before making these decisions.
Weather-related announcements will be shared through Thrillshare voice and text messages, school Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) accounts, and the following television and radio stations: KNOP-TV, KX104/KODY, KOLN-TV, NTV, KOGA, and KELN/KOOQ. Please make sure the school has your current contact information so you receive these notifications. Parents always have the final decision about whether to send their children to school during inclement weather or pick them up early.
As a reminder, students will not have school November 25–27 for Thanksgiving Break. I hope your family enjoys time together during the holiday.
I am always open to suggestions and comments about our school. Please feel free to call me at 368-5574 or stop by the school. Have a great month, and Go Panthers!
Mrs. Jane Davis
Superintendent