2025 - 2026 FFA KICKOFF!!!!
📍 Location: HPS Activities Center
⏰ 6:00 PM
📅 Date: 8.19.25
This event is for all FFA members & parents—come enjoy food, fun, and fellowship!
HUGE SHOUT OUT to Birdwood Beef & Hershey State Bank for supporting this event!
#PANTHERMOJO
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Students,
Please see infographic below for personal electronic device expectations when school starts on Tuesday.
Each school issued backpack has a school issued Faraday Bag that personal electronic devices are to be stored in from 8:15 AM - 3:42 PM.
Loss or destruction of the Faraday Bag will result in the following:
1st Loss/Destruction: Free Replacement
2nd Loss/Destruction: $5.00 Replacement Fee
3rd Loss/Destruction: $10.00 Replacement Fee
4th Loss/Destruction: Phone Check in At Office or Not Brought to School
The above will take place starting on Tuesday, August 19th.
Mr. Cudney
We hope to see you at our PK-6 Open House on Monday, August 18! Click the link for more information. https://www.hpspanthers.org/article/2345099
Attention all HPS option students: applies only to those using transportation from NP ↔ Hershey. Bus pickup at Lincoln Co. Fairgrounds is 7:05 AM; departs 7:10. Drop-off 4:05 PM; leaves 4:10. Be on time so routes stay on schedule. Note: 2 buses load at 7:05—ensure your child boards the correct one. To find your child’s bus/driver, visit the bus driver table at Monday’s Open House (5:30–8:30 PM) or call the school.
FINAL REMINDER: 7-12 KICKOFF EVENT & CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT!!!
All students and parents in 7-12th grade are invited to join us TONIGHT, August 14th at 7:00 PM for will our annual 7-12 Kickoff Event and Chromebook checkout night in the Hershey Activities Center.
This night will include a presentation on social media and electronic devices from KSB Law, mental health services and strategies from Dr. Lucas McConnell, a presentation from 7-12 HPS Administration HIGHLIGHTING NEW CELL PHONE POLICY, and the Chromebook checkout for all 7-12 students.
Looking forward to seeing everyone TONIGHT here in Hershey!!!
#MOJO
#LTG
All students and parents in 7-12th grade are invited to join us TONIGHT, August 14th at 7:00 PM for will our annual 7-12 Kickoff Event and Chromebook checkout night in the Hershey Activities Center.
This night will include a presentation on social media and electronic devices from KSB Law, mental health services and strategies from Dr. Lucas McConnell, a presentation from 7-12 HPS Administration HIGHLIGHTING NEW CELL PHONE POLICY, and the Chromebook checkout for all 7-12 students.
Looking forward to seeing everyone TONIGHT here in Hershey!!!
#MOJO
#LTG
📢 Hershey Public Schools August 2025 Newsletter
📖 Read it here: https://hpspanthers.edurooms.com/engage/hershey-public-schools/newsletters/august-2025-newsletter
📖 Read it here: https://hpspanthers.edurooms.com/engage/hershey-public-schools/newsletters/august-2025-newsletter
📢 Elementary Parents – Check out The Panther Pulse: August Edition (Elementary 2025) here: https://hpspanthers.edurooms.com/engage/hershey-public-schools/newsletters/the-panther-pulse-august-edition
2025 HERSHEY SCHOOL PICTURE DAY!!!!
When: Friday, August 22
Where: HPS Activities Center
Who: For ALL PK–12 students and HPS staff
Dress your best & bring your brightest smile!
You can pre-order your photos here: nebraskaportraits.com/order
or simply scan the QR code in the flyer below.
Questions? Contact: info@nebraskaportraits.com | 308-530-0579
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When: Friday, August 22
Where: HPS Activities Center
Who: For ALL PK–12 students and HPS staff
Dress your best & bring your brightest smile!
You can pre-order your photos here: nebraskaportraits.com/order
or simply scan the QR code in the flyer below.
Questions? Contact: info@nebraskaportraits.com | 308-530-0579
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
JH/HS Activities Schedule Week of 8.11.25 to 8.16.25
We have arrived at the start of the 2025 Fall Sports season!!! Please make sure all paperwork and forms are completed prior to the start of practice TODAY.
Let's make it a great week ahead Panther Nation and see you back in school in a little over a week!!!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
We have arrived at the start of the 2025 Fall Sports season!!! Please make sure all paperwork and forms are completed prior to the start of practice TODAY.
Let's make it a great week ahead Panther Nation and see you back in school in a little over a week!!!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
The Hershey High School Band is cooking up a delicious way to reach their next big destination — the Alamo Bowl. Through August 31, supporters can shop the full Pampered Chef catalog, with every order contributing directly to the band’s travel fund.
The fundraiser offers a wide range of kitchen tools, bakeware, and exclusive promotions, including the Pampered Picks Mystery Box, available in $50 and $100 options for a limited time. Shoppers can also discover easy recipes like “Easy Egg Bites” to inspire their culinary creativity.
Proceeds from the event will help cover costs for the band’s journey to perform at the Alamo Bowl, giving students the opportunity to showcase their talent on a major stage. Orders can be placed online by scanning the QR code featured in the fundraiser flyer.
#PANTHERMOJO
#LGT
The fundraiser offers a wide range of kitchen tools, bakeware, and exclusive promotions, including the Pampered Picks Mystery Box, available in $50 and $100 options for a limited time. Shoppers can also discover easy recipes like “Easy Egg Bites” to inspire their culinary creativity.
Proceeds from the event will help cover costs for the band’s journey to perform at the Alamo Bowl, giving students the opportunity to showcase their talent on a major stage. Orders can be placed online by scanning the QR code featured in the fundraiser flyer.
#PANTHERMOJO
#LGT
2025 HERSHEY SCHOOL PICTURE DAY!!!!
When: Friday, August 22
Where: HPS Activities Center
Who: For ALL PK–12 students and HPS staff
Dress your best & bring your brightest smile!
You can pre-order your photos here: nebraskaportraits.com/order
or simply scan the QR code in the flyer below.
Questions? Contact: info@nebraskaportraits.com | 308-530-0579
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
7-12 KICKOFF EVENT & CHROMEBOOK CHECKOUT!!!
All students and parents in 7-12th grade, please save the date for our 2025 Kickoff Event! On Thursday, August 14th at 7:00 PM we will hold our annual kickoff night in the new Hershey Activities Center.
This night will include a presentation on social media and electronic devices from KSB Law, mental health services and strategies from Dr. Lucas McConnell, a presentation from 7-12 HPS Administration, and the Chromebook checkout for all 7-12 students.
Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us on August 14th here at Hershey Public Schools!!
#MOJO
#LTG
All students and parents in 7-12th grade, please save the date for our 2025 Kickoff Event! On Thursday, August 14th at 7:00 PM we will hold our annual kickoff night in the new Hershey Activities Center.
This night will include a presentation on social media and electronic devices from KSB Law, mental health services and strategies from Dr. Lucas McConnell, a presentation from 7-12 HPS Administration, and the Chromebook checkout for all 7-12 students.
Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us on August 14th here at Hershey Public Schools!!
#MOJO
#LTG
We hope to see you at our PK-6 Open House on Monday, August 18! Click the link for more information. https://www.hpspanthers.org/article/2345099
LADIES NIGHT HOSTED BY HERSHEY CHEER!!!
📅 Wednesday, August 6th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 HHS Collaboration Space
✅ Meet the 2025 Hershey Panthers Cheer Squad & enjoy their favorite desserts 🍰
✅ Ask Coach Stier anything about the game or your player’s position
✅ Learn terms like rover, guard, PAT, triple option, cover 1/3/4 and more!
Have a question you want covered? Email chris.stier@hpspanthers.org
Come for the sweets, stay for the football fun!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
📅 Wednesday, August 6th
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 HHS Collaboration Space
✅ Meet the 2025 Hershey Panthers Cheer Squad & enjoy their favorite desserts 🍰
✅ Ask Coach Stier anything about the game or your player’s position
✅ Learn terms like rover, guard, PAT, triple option, cover 1/3/4 and more!
Have a question you want covered? Email chris.stier@hpspanthers.org
Come for the sweets, stay for the football fun!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
PK-12 SUBSTITUE TEACHERS NEEDED!!!!
Hershey Public Schools is looking for passionate, dependable substitute teachers to join our team in both the Elementary and Secondary buildings.
Why Sub at Hershey Public Schools?
✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Great Work Environment
✅ Supportive & Friendly Staff
✅ Make a Difference in the lives of students every day!
Whether you’re a retired teacher, a college student exploring education, or simply someone who loves working with kids, we would love to have you come and join our team!
If interested, please apply online at https://hersheyne.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
For questions, please email Hershey Jr/Sr High Principal, Jordan Cudney, at jordan.cudney@hpspanthers.org.
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
Hershey Public Schools is looking for passionate, dependable substitute teachers to join our team in both the Elementary and Secondary buildings.
Why Sub at Hershey Public Schools?
✅ Competitive Pay
✅ Great Work Environment
✅ Supportive & Friendly Staff
✅ Make a Difference in the lives of students every day!
Whether you’re a retired teacher, a college student exploring education, or simply someone who loves working with kids, we would love to have you come and join our team!
If interested, please apply online at https://hersheyne.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
For questions, please email Hershey Jr/Sr High Principal, Jordan Cudney, at jordan.cudney@hpspanthers.org.
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
ONE WEEK AWAY!!!
Prior to an athlete practicing on Monday, August 11th, the following items need to be completed:
Current Physical (Form Found Online Under Student Forms)
NSAA Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
Drug Testing Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
If an athlete DOES NOT have these items completed prior to August 11th, they CANNOT PRACTICE.
All forms/registrations can be found on the Hershey Public Schools website, www.hpspanthers.org, or at the main office at Hershey Public Schools.
Looking forward to a great FALL SPORTS season in Hershey!!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
Prior to an athlete practicing on Monday, August 11th, the following items need to be completed:
Current Physical (Form Found Online Under Student Forms)
NSAA Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
Drug Testing Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
If an athlete DOES NOT have these items completed prior to August 11th, they CANNOT PRACTICE.
All forms/registrations can be found on the Hershey Public Schools website, www.hpspanthers.org, or at the main office at Hershey Public Schools.
Looking forward to a great FALL SPORTS season in Hershey!!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
JH/HS Activities Schedule Week of 8.3.25 to 8.9.25
NSAA Conditioning Week for fall sports is upon us. There are only 7 MORE DAYS until the start of the 2025 Fall Sports season!!!! Please make sure all paperwork and forms are completed prior to the start of practice next Monday.
Let's make it a great week ahead Panther Nation!!!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
NSAA Conditioning Week for fall sports is upon us. There are only 7 MORE DAYS until the start of the 2025 Fall Sports season!!!! Please make sure all paperwork and forms are completed prior to the start of practice next Monday.
Let's make it a great week ahead Panther Nation!!!
#PANTHERMOJO
#LTG
Good afternoon!
Through the hard work of Mrs. Jolene Pettera and Mrs. Sarah Ostmeyer, most all 7-12 students have been able to make changes to their class schedules for the 25-26 school year.
However, if there are changes you still need to make, there will be set times for students to come in and make those changes prior to school starting.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POWERSCHOOL PORTAL TO VIEW SCHEDULES WILL NOT BE OPEN UNTIL NEXT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6TH. PLEASE DO NOT REACH OUT PRIOR TO THIS ASKING FOR SCHEDULES.
Thursday, August 14th
11th & 12th GRADE: 9:00 - 12:00 PM
9th & 10th GRADE - 12:30 - 3:30 PM
Friday, August 15th
7th & 8th GRADE - 9:00 - 12:00 PM
ALL GRADES- 12:30 - 3:30 PM
All students and parents in 7-12th grade, please save the date for our 2025 Kickoff Event! On Thursday, August 14th at 7:00 PM we will hold our annual kickoff night in the new Hershey Activities Center.
This night will include a presentation on social media and electronic devices from KSB Law, mental health services and strategies from Dr. Lucas McConnell, a presentation from 7-12 HPS Administration, and the Chromebook checkout for all 7-12 students.
Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us on August 14th here at Hershey Public Schools!!
This night will include a presentation on social media and electronic devices from KSB Law, mental health services and strategies from Dr. Lucas McConnell, a presentation from 7-12 HPS Administration, and the Chromebook checkout for all 7-12 students.
Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us on August 14th here at Hershey Public Schools!!
TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!
Prior to an athlete practicing on Monday, August 11th, the following items need to be completed:
Current Physical (Form Found Online Under Student Forms)
NSAA Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
Drug Testing Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
If an athlete DOES NOT have these items completed prior to August 11th, they CANNOT PRACTICE.
All forms/registrations can be found on the Hershey Public Schools website, www.hpspanthers.org, or at the main office at Hershey Public Schools.
Looking forward to a great FALL SPORTS season in Hershey!!
Prior to an athlete practicing on Monday, August 11th, the following items need to be completed:
Current Physical (Form Found Online Under Student Forms)
NSAA Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
Drug Testing Consent Form (Found Online in 25-26 Parent Portal Registration)
If an athlete DOES NOT have these items completed prior to August 11th, they CANNOT PRACTICE.
All forms/registrations can be found on the Hershey Public Schools website, www.hpspanthers.org, or at the main office at Hershey Public Schools.
Looking forward to a great FALL SPORTS season in Hershey!!
