Derry Township School District Calendar 2026-2027
Complete holiday schedule and key dates for Derry Township School District for the 2026-2027 academic year. Official district website
School Year Timeline
Key Dates
| Event | Date(s) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| First Day of School | August 24, 2026 | School Opens |
| Labor Day Recess | September 4-7, 2026 | No School |
| Thanksgiving Recess | November 25-27, 2026 | No School |
| Winter Recess | December 23-31, 2026 | No School |
| New Year's Day | January 1, 2027 | No School |
| Martin Luther King Day | January 18, 2027 | No School |
| Presidents' Day | February 15, 2027 | No School |
| Spring Recess | March 25-29, 2027 | No School |
| Memorial Day | May 31, 2027 | No School |
| Last Day of School | June 3, 2027 | School Ends |
Extended Time Off
Four or more days without school created by weekends or adjacent districtwide no-school dates.
| Window | Date(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving Recess Window | Nov 25–29, 2026 | 5 days |
| Winter Recess Window | Dec 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | 12 days |
| Martin Luther King Day Window | Jan 15–18, 2027 | 4 days |
Other Important Dates
| Event | Date(s) |
|---|---|
| End of Marking Period 1 | October 30, 2026 (Fri) |
| Grade 6 Conferences / End of Trimester 1 | November 20, 2026 (Fri) |
| Elementary Conferences | November 23, 2026 - November 24, 2026 |
| End of Marking Period 2 | January 14, 2027 (Thu) |
| End of Trimester 2 | March 5, 2027 (Fri) |
| Elementary Conferences | March 18, 2027 - March 19, 2027 |
| End of Marking Period 3 | March 24, 2027 (Wed) |
| Graduation | June 2, 2027 (Wed) |
| End of Marking Period 4 / End of Trimester 3 | June 3, 2027 (Thu) |
Derry Township SD Calendar 2026-2027 PennsylvaniaSchoolCalendar.com
View the full 2026-2027 school year by month.
Derry Township School District: Enrollment & Schools
Pennsylvania Department of Education enrollment snapshot for 2025–2026, reported as of October 1, 2025.
Schools by grades served
Counts exclude PDE districtwide summary rows. Grade-band counts may overlap when one school serves more than one band.
Schools in the PDE enrollment report
5 schools| School | Grades reported | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Hershey Early Childhood Ctr | K, 1 | 403 |
| Hershey HS | 9–12 | 1,047 |
| Hershey Intrmd El Sch | 4–5 | 473 |
| Hershey MS | 6–8 | 765 |
| Hershey Primary El Sch | 2–3 | 426 |
Compared With Pennsylvania Districts
Selected highlights from this district calendar and related Pennsylvania calendar pages.
Derry Township SD lists 3 early-release or half-day items that may affect pickup times even when school is in session.
Derry Township SD lists 9 teacher, planning, or student-holiday items beyond the headline break periods.
Derry Township SD uses this Spring Break week, while Central Dauphin SD (March 24, 2027 - March 29, 2027) uses different windows in the related calendar set.
Compare key dates with nearby districts
Choose one or two related districts to line up major planning dates with Derry Township SD.
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About This Calendar
Data Source: Archived Derry Township School District 2026-2027 official calendar PDF. How we verify dates
Disclaimer: This website is not affiliated with Derry Township School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, or any official district body. While we strive for accuracy, always verify important dates with the official district website.