Want to know more about the direction of K-12 education? Have something you’d like to discuss with Superintendent Joe McFarland in an informal community roundtable setting? You can do all of these and enjoy a steaming cup of coffee during “Java with Joe.” Designed as an opportunity for community members and the district’s top administrator to get together in a casual environment, Mr. McFarland will once again be hosting this series of quarterly listening events. The next “Java with Joe” will be held Thursday, September 28 in the Early Childhood Center Multi-Purpose Room beginning at 9:30 a.m.
DTSD is piloting a special courtesy transportation service for students in Grades 6-12 engaged in extra-curricular programs. The Activities Bus runs Monday – Friday during regular school days and provides transportation home for students involved in clubs, sports and other after-school activities. The bus departs the HHS/HMS Bus Corral at 5:30 p.m. Run length will vary, depending on the number of students and their home destination.
Hershey High School is once again pleased to offer an SAT Prep Workshop this fall to prepare students for upcoming Scholastic Aptitude Tests. Classes begin the second week of school; registrations are still being accepted. For more information, visit http://tiny.cc/HHSSAT or email Mrs. Ogle at LOgle@hershey.k12.pa.us.
At the June 12th school board meeting, the Derry Township School District Board of School Directors proposed a $61.4 million budget for the 2017-2018 school year, with no increase in taxes. The Final 2017-2018 budget provides for resources for all programs currently operated by the Derry Township School District. In addition the final 2017-2018 budget includes a few enhancements to our current programs. First being all students in grades 6th through 12th will receive an iPad that can be used in school and at home. Second the budget includes expenses to support the development of the district’s full day kindergarten program for the 2018-2019 school year.
At the June 12, 2017 School Board Meeting, the Board of School Directors approved the transition to Full-Day Kindergarten beginning the 2018-2019 school year. The measure includes an option for parents/guardians who prefer a ½-day program. In order to keep parents/guardians and community members informed, we have created an area on our web site that serves as a repository for background information and other pertinent resources you may find of interest. Click the headline above or the adjacent graphic to access this information.
