Hershey Public Schools

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: HPS WEEK AHEAD

It’s a big week in Panther Nation! It is Red Ribbon Week in the Elementary School, Halloween festivities will be underway this week, AND the Hershey Panthers will take on the Cedar Catholic Trojans in the First Round of the NSAA C-2 Playoffs on Friday, October 31st at 5:00 PM!

Because of the playoff excitement and Elementary Red Ribbon Week/Halloween activities, here’s what’s happening around the district this week:

Elementary Red Ribbon Week & Halloween Schedule

Monday: Red Out Day and/or Pajama Day

Tuesday: Twin Day and/or Camo Day

Wednesday: Halloween Costumes & Elementary Parade

Thursday: Spirit Day

Community Pep Rally – Thursday, October 30th

We invite the ENTIRE Hershey community to join us for a Panther Pep Rally on Thursday, October 30th at 3:00 PM in the Hershey Activities Center!
Let’s pack the gym and show our Panther pride as we send our team off to the playoffs!

Bell Schedule Update for Thursday:
The regular school day will remain mostly the same, but Periods 6–7–8 will each be about 5 minutes shorter, and there will be no homeroom to accommodate the pep rally.

No School – Friday, October 31st

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday as our Panthers head to the playoffs!

Possible 9–12 Spirit Bus

Hershey is exploring the possibility of taking a 9–12 Spirit Bus to the playoff game on Friday. This will depend on driver availability and student sign-ups.
If it’s possible, there will be a sign-up sheet in the Main Office until Wednesday for students interested in riding the bus.

Let’s fill the stands, show our school spirit, and cheer our Panthers to victory!

#PANTHERMOJO

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📣 Update: Red Ribbon Week & Parade of Costumes info has CHANGED! 🎉 Please read both articles for details:

• 🎗️ Red Ribbon Week – https://www.hpspanthers.org/article/2506086

• 👻 Parade of Costumes – https://www.hpspanthers.org/article/2507415

Go Panthers! 🐾

HPS PARENTS....YOU GOT TO CHECK THIS OUT!!!

Nebraska SMART (Success Made Accessible through Rural Tutoring) is a free virtual tutoring program for K-12 students who attend any Nebraska school. Teacher education candidates from Chadron State, Peru State, and Wayne State Colleges remotely tutor students through an online tutoring platform.

Nebraska SMART was established by the Nebraska State College System in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Education, which awarded an Innovation Grant to the State Colleges to develop a rural tutoring program. Chadron State College, Peru State College, and Wayne State College collaboratively offer this free online tutoring program to K-12 students in Nebraska.

Please follow the links below for more information on how this free program can benefit your students!!!

NEBRASKA SMART TUTORING WEBSITE LINK

NEBRASKA SMART TUTORING VIDEO LINK

HERSHEY 7-12 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: DAY 1

🗓️ Day 1 Conference Details
Thursday, October 23rd (4:00 - 8:00 PM)

Location:
📍 Hershey High School – Competition Gym

Who Should Attend:
All parents and guardians of students in grades 7–12 are encouraged to attend!

Purpose:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are an excellent opportunity to:
Discuss your student’s academic progress
Partner with teachers to support student success
Connect with administration and support staff about any questions or concerns

🎓 Special Sessions for Junior & Senior Parents
College Night (Seniors)
📅 Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM
📍 Mrs. McConnell’s Room
🎤 Hosted by Mrs. Pettera and EducationQuest
💡 Learn about college applications, scholarships, and financial aid

Next Step Ready (Juniors)
📅 Thursday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM
📍 Mrs. Bottom’s Room
🎤 Hosted by Mr. Cudney
💡 Explore tools and strategies to prepare for life after high school

☕ Bonus Features
🎁 Panther Team Store drawings for parents who meet with all students teachers!!!
☕ The Mello Grind coffee truck on site Friday morning at Hershey Public Schools!!!

#PANTHERMOJO

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