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Early Childhood Center

450 Rear Homestead Road, PO Box 898, Hershey, PA 17033
Phone: (717) 531-2211   Fax: 531-2351
 
Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Regular School Hours: 8:40 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
AM Kindergarten: 8:40 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
PM Kindergarten: 12:45 3:35 p.m.
 
Jacquelyn Castleman, Principal 
 
Opened in 2002, the Early Childhood Center (ECC) commences the educational process in Derry Township School District.  The 72,000 square foot facility serves students in kindergarten and first grade.
 
The ECC provides a safe environment that is conducive to the needs of young learners, many of whom are experiencing their first formal schooling. Utilizing developmentally appropriate teaching strategies and hands-on learning opportunities, the dynamic curriculum allows students the opportunity to gain knowledge through practical, meaningful experiences, thus stimulating an interest and excitement for learning. 
 
The building has a card access system and offers telephone, television and intranet access in each classroom.  Other amenities include a multi-media center, a cafeteria/multi-purpose room and  a full court gymnasium.
 
Annual events at the ECC include: Back to School Night, Book Fair, International Fair, Kindergarten and New Student Orientations, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Read Across America activities, Young  Learners Showcase and a reading incentive program.

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  • pushpin H2013-14 Budget olding the Line for the 2013-14 Budget
    At its Monday, April 22 meeting, the DTSD Board of School Directors adopted a proposed final 2013-14 School Year budget that would freeze real estate taxes at their current level.  If adopted on a final vote in June, it would mark the third time in five years the district has frozen taxes.  As a result, the millage rate is among the lowest in all of Dauphin County – more than a full mill below the county average.
    The proposed $54.7 Million budget incorporates a variety of cost containments (including staffing reductions through attrition) while continuing to provide the framework needed to address the district’s strategic needs in providing academic excellence.
         arrow  Related Links:
         Proposed Final General Fund Budget 2013-2014  (In form required by PA Dept. of Education) 
         Calculate your levy
         Revenue History and Projection
         Expenditure History and Projection
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  • pushpin2013 Graduation Party
    The 2013 Hershey High School Graduation Party will be held  Thursday, June 6 at the Hershey Recreation Center beginning at 10:30 p.m.  The party is coordinated by DTSD parents as a way to provide a fun drug- and alcohol-free social event for graduating seniors.  Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance; tickets are available only to those students who sign (and have their parents also sign) the Graduation Party Pledge. Click here for Parent Letter.
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    Annual Senior Rose Sale
    The HHS Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club is once again organizing the annual senior rose sale. Roses will be delivered to the senior students on Friday, May 24th. More details can be found on the order form.
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    PSAT/SAT Workshop
    PSAT/SAT prep workshop/testing registrations are currently underway for the summer workshops.

    July 8-August 1 - Hershey High School; AM or PM sessions available

    For more information, please see Mrs. Seaver's website on school wires or contact Mrs. Seaver  at 717-979-1586.
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  • Language Exploration pushpinLanguage Exploration
    To help students considering the selection of a foreign language they may wish to study, a special exploratory web site has been created by district language instructors. Students can explore the language and the culture of French and Spanish by watching videos and playing games on topics like the alphabet, numbers, colors, and much more. To visit our website, click here
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  • Bus Drivers WantedpushpinDrivers Needed
    Derry Township School District has an immediate need for bus drivers. Interested individuals may contact Dave Yarian, Director of Transportation, by phone at 566-7422.

     
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  • pushpin End of School Year Early Dismissal Schedule
     
    Friday, May 31, 2013High School dismissal10:50 AM 
    Monday, June 3, 2013 High School dismissal10:50 AM
    Tuesday, June 4, 2013High School dismissal10:50 AM
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013High School dismissal10:50 AM
     
    Last Day of School
    Thursday, June 6, 2013HS/MS 9:18 AM Elementary 10:20 AM

     
     
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