Hershey Public Schools

2024 WINTER NCPA AWARD WINNERS!!! Congratulations to the following Hershey Panther students on receiving the 2024 NCPA Academic All State Award! Each year since 2006, the Nebraska School Activities Association and the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association recognize students who have been nominated by their schools, based on their individual academic excellence, leadership, and significant contributions made to their NSAA activity. Congratulations to these Panther students on this great accomplishment!! #PANTHERMOJO

Due to the heavy and drifting snow in Kearney the NP Invite is being rescheduled from tomorrow to Wednesday 4/3 with the same start time (10:00 AM) in Kearney.

PANTHER QUIZ BOWL MEET DAY!!! 📚 ESU 16 Quiz Bowl Invitational 🚩Bethel Church (North Platte) ⏰1:00 PM Good luck to the Panther Quiz Bowl members as they compete today in North Platte!!! #PANTHERMOJO

Due to school being cancelled on Monday 3/25 HERSHEY SPARKLER tryouts will be pushed back a week. Practices will be 4/2, 4/4, 4/5, and tryouts on 4/8. Practices will be 6:00pm-7:30pm. Parent’s meeting will be at 5:30PM in the commons area on 4/2. Follow the Sparkler's Facebook page for additional information. #PANTHERMOJO

Dear Hershey Panther Community!! I hope this message finds you well. As the 7-12 Principal at Hershey Jr/Sr High School and a proud member of the Hershey Panther community, I am excited to reach out to you today to ask for your support for our "Raise the Bar" Campaign. The "Raise the Bar" Campaign aims to raise over $40,000.00 to FULLY complete the new strength and conditioning facility at Hershey Public Schools. This new facility will be used by students, staff, as well as possibly be made available to Hershey community members. All funds raised in this campaign will go towards strength and/or cardio equipment to update and complete this room. Your support is crucial in helping us achieve our goals. Whether through a financial contribution, volunteering in the move of the current weight room , or spreading the word about our campaign, your involvement can make a real difference in the lives of students at Hershey High School. To learn more about how you can support the "Raise the Bar" Campaign, please see the attached information. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me at jordan.cudney@hpspanther.org. We appreciate any support you can provide and look forward to working together to make a positive impact on our community. Thank you for your consideration and ongoing support of Hershey High School. Sincerely, Jordan Cudney

Hershey Public Schools have the following coach/sponsor positions CURRENTLY open for the 2024-2025 school year. If interested, apply online at https://hersheyne.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. We are pumped to bring more GREAT PEOPLE in to be a part of the Panther Community! #PANTHERMOJO

ROADS OPEN TO LOCAL TRAFFIC - It has been confirmed with the Lincoln County Sheriffs Office that both HWY 30 & Walker Road are OPEN to local traffic this morning. Please be safe heading to school today and provide some extra time in getting to Hershey Public Schools! #PANTHERMOJO

All CURRENT 8TH-11TH students interested in going out for football next fall, there will be a PLAYER/PARENT MEETING with the new head football coach, Chris Stier, on Thursday, March 28th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center at Hershey Public Schools. Coach Stier will introduce himself and cover philosophy, expectations, and provide information for the summer calendar. If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like more information, you may contact Coach Stier at coachstier@yahoo.com.

Panther JH/HS Activities Week of 3.25.24 to 3.30.24  “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” Greg Anderson L-E-T-S-G-O-P-A-N-T-H-E-R-S  #PANTHERMOJO

On Tuesday, March 26, Hershey Public Schools will have a 10 AM Late Start due to current road conditions, with blowing and drifting snow, and ice covered roads. There will be no morning Preschool and buses will run accordingly. Please continue to monitor the District’s website and social media for any further updates and closings.

Due to the forecasted blizzard like conditions, with the potential of significant snow, strong winds, and drifting snow, Hershey Public Schools will be CLOSED on Monday, March 25, 2024. No activities or practice.

2024 CLASS C HONOR BAND!!! 🎶 Class C Honor Band 🚩Kearney High School ⏰All Day Good luck to Katie, Rachel, Christian, Maddie, Sam, and Ella as you participate in this great event in Kearney!!! #PANTHERMOJO

JH PANTHER SPEECH MEET DAY!!!! 🗣️North Platte Invitational 🚩Adams Middle School 📅Friday, March 22nd ⏰4:30 PM CST Good luck to our JUNIOR HIGH speech team as they have their first competition of the season...Excited to see the young Panthers in action! #PANTHERMOJO

NSAA STATE SPEECH CHAMPIONSHIPS!!! Hershey students Katie Abbott and Aubrie Martino are competing today at the NSAA C-1 Speech Championships at Kearney H.S.!! They have completed the second round and have one more round to compete in to determine finalists. We will work to keep you posted as to how Katie and Aubrie do the rest of the day!!! #PANTHERMOJO

SPVA MUSIC RESULTS!!! Your Hershey Panther Instrumental and Vocal programs went to NPSP High School on Tuesday and absolutely rocked it!!! There were numerous superiors given and a number of Panther students brought back BEST IN CONFERENCE from the contest!!! Below are the individuals/groups that were named SPVA Best in Conference!! Instrumental results: Concert Band Avalon Quick (flute solo) Maddie Haddow (clarinet solo) Rhett Edelman (alto sax solo) Christian Allen (trombone solo) Katie Abbott (baritone solo) Katie Abbott & Rhett Edelman Katie Abbott, Christian Allen, Jevvrey Shirley Choral results: Lilian Fuchser (high voice solo) Evelyn Lewis (low voice solo) Kristyn Woolley, Presley Tridle, Eveleyn Lewis (girl's trio) Great job to all the students and to Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Brittenham!!! #PANTHERMOJO

PANTHER MEET DAY!!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Hershey/NPSP Track & Field Invite 🚩Summers Field 📅Thursday, March 21st ⏰Field @ 3:00 PM Running @ 5:00 PM 🎟️Adults $6.00 / Students $5.00 Looks to be a GREAT DAY to open the 2024 season for the Panther Track & Field team!!! #PANTHERMOJO

PANTHER SPEECH MEET DAY!!!! 🗣️NSAA Class C-1 State Championships 🚩Kearney High School 📅Thursday, March 21st ⏰8:30 AM CST Good luck to Katie Abbott and Aubrie Martino as they represent Hershey today at the NSAA State Championships!!! #PANTHERMOJO

PARKING ALERT: Due to Hershey hosting the 2023 Hershey/NPSP Invitational on Thursday, March 21st, we will be CLOSING the NORTH PARKING LOT & STAFF PARKING LOT (EAST) for STUDENT & STAFF PARKING on TOMORROW (3.21.24). This will allow for track spectators to park there while school is in session and also allow HANDICAPPED individuals to park in the EAST PARKING LOT tomorrow. We will not allow spectators to walk through the school tomorrow. Students & Staff, please plan on a little extra time getting to the building on that day since you will have to park on the SOUTH or WEST side of the building. Thank you for your help with this and flexibility in moving this meet up two days! Mr. Cudney

HERSHEY FFA NEW MEMBER NIGHT!!! Come join the Hershey FFA program TONIGHT (3.19.24) for a New Member Recruitment Night! This evening is open to all current 8-11th grade students at Hershey. There will be CDE demonstrations/participation, time to interact with the Hershey FFA Officer Team, and information shared to the parents by Miss Aylward. Please park in the SOUTH parking lot and enter in through the SOUTH doors. All activities will be in the HPS Media Center. Looking forward to seeing everyone there tonight!!! #PANTHERMOJO

SCHEDULE ALERT - HERSHEY/NPSP TRACK MEET 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Hershey/NPSP Track & Field Invite 🚩Summers Field 📅 **NEW DATE** Thursday, March 21st ⏰**NEW TIME** Field @ 3:00 PM Running @ 5:00 PM 🎟️Adults $6.00 / Students $5.00 Looks to be a GREAT DAY to start the 2024 Track & Field season here in Hershey!!! #PANTHERMOJO