Hershey Public Schools

VOLLEYBALL GAMEDAY!!

C2-3 DISTRICT FINAL!!

🏐 vs Laurel-Concord-Coleridge
📅 10.31.26
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Laurel, NE
📺 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/laurel/organization/23049/laurel-concord-coler-high-school

Good Luck Lady Panthers!!

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🏈C-2 Playoff FINAL #hpspanthers

🏈C-2 Playoff - Halftime #hpspanthers

# 📬 The Panther Pulse – November 2026 Edition! 🦃🍂

**Growing Together. Learning Together. Thankful Together.**

Dear Hershey Elementary Families,

As we welcome November, I find myself reflecting on just how fortunate we are to be part of the Hershey Public Schools community!

October was filled with learning, celebrations, and memorable experiences for our students. As we move into another exciting month, I want to express my sincere appreciation for our wonderful families, dedicated staff, and supportive community. Together, we continue to make Hershey Elementary a special place for our students to learn, grow, and thrive!

Our **November edition of The Panther Pulse** is now available! I encourage you to take a few minutes to explore the latest school updates, celebrations, important reminders, and upcoming events.

📬 **Read the November Newsletter Here:**

https://hpspanthers.edurooms.com/newsletters/hershey-public-schools/newsletters/the-panther-pulse-elementary-newsletter-november-2026-edition

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We have so much to be thankful for, and our Panther families are at the heart of it all!

**Go Panthers! 💙🐾**

Mr. Thomsen
Elementary Principal
Hershey Public Schools

*Learn, Grow, Thrive – Hershey Public Schools*
*Empowering All Students to Reach Their Full Potential.*

Shining a Spotlight on Our Students

Congratulations to our HPSEF Student Spotlight recipients! The Hershey Public Schools Education Foundation is celebrating students and the positive impact they make at school. These students were randomly selected to receive this special recognition. Each recipient received a Hershey’s chocolate bar and a drink, along with a congratulatory message encouraging them to “Keep Shining!”

Please join us in recognizing these students:

Preschool AM: Brooks McConnell

Preschool PM: Asher Sanders

Transitional Kindergarten: Maverick Weiss

Kindergarten: William Baker and Barrett Sneed

First Grade: Freyja Phillips and Addison Young

Second Grade: Debra “DJ” Thill and Amelia Collins

Third Grade: Maverick Schipporeit and Anna Schmitt

Fourth Grade: Blakey Elder and Miles Schuett

Fifth Grade: Vadania Collins and Remi Bristol

Sixth Grade: Nolan Haddow and Jaxon Zysset

Thank you to the Hershey Public Schools Education Foundation for supporting our students and helping us celebrate our school community. Congratulations, Panthers—keep shining!

FOOTBALL GAMEDAY!!!

CLASS C2 PLAYOFFS - ROUND 1

🏈 vs GI Central Catholic
📅 10.30.26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Grand Island HS (Memorial Stadium)
📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBld5dhIpOE

Good Luck Panthers!

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🏐💙 A BIG PANTHER THANK YOU! 💙🏐

Thanks to the amazing generosity of Jorgenson's Lawn Service, the FIRST 50 Hershey students in grades 7–12 will get into TONIGHT'S DISTRICT FINAL VOLLEYBALL GAME FOR FREE! 🐾🏐

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VOLLEYBALL GAMEDAY!!

C2-10 SUBDISTRICT FINAL!!

🏐 vs Perkins County
📅 10.27.26
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Hershey HS
📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I69jRyokzk

Good luck Lady Panthers!!

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VOLLEYBALL FINAL!!

The Lady Panthers defeat Mitchell 3-0 to advance to the Subdistrict Final
against Perkins County tomorrow night.

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VOLLEYBALL GAMEDAY!!

C2-10 SUBDISTRICTS

🏐 vs TBD
📅 10.26.26
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Hershey HS
📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaYmw38ArQU

The Lady Panthers with take on the winner of Bridgeport/Mitchell

Good luck Lady Panthers!!

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❤️ Red Ribbon Week | October 26–30

Hershey Elementary will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 26–30! This year’s theme is: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!”

Students may join the fun with a different dress-up theme each day:

🔴 Monday – Red-OUT Day “Rally for Red Ribbon Week”
Wear as much RED as you can to show your support for Red Ribbon Week!

🌎 Tuesday – Tourist Day “Life is a Journey. Travel Drug Free”
Dress like a tourist or for a place you would like to visit someday!

🏰 Wednesday – Disney Day “Imagine a World Without Drugs”
Wear something Disney or dress as your favorite Disney character!

🦸 Thursday – Hero Day “Heroes Don’t Do Drugs”
Dress up like your hero!

🎃 Friday – Halloween Costume Day “Say Boo to Drugs”
Wear your Halloween costume as we celebrate Halloween and making healthy, drug-free choices!

🎃 Hershey Elementary - Parade of Costumes Oct. 30 Spectator Information:

https://www.hpspanthers.org/article/3169829

PANTHER PRIDE MARCHING BAND

🥁 @ State Marching Festival
📅 10.24.26
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Kearney HS

Good luck to the Panther Pride Marching Band at the State Competition!

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🏈FINAL #hpspanthers

🏈END Q3 #hpspanthers

🏈HALF #hpspanthers

🏈END OF Q1 #hpspanthers

FOOTBALL GAMEDAY!!!

🏈 vs Bridgeport Bulldogs
📅 10.23.26
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Bridgeport HS
📺 https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ne/bridgeport/organization/2350/bridgeport-high-school

Good Luck Panthers!

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PANTHER CROSS COUNTRY!!!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Class D State Meet
📅 10.23.26
⏰ 12:00 PM
📍 Kearney Country Club

Good Luck Sam and Matthew!!

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