What Derry Township School District does

Derry Township School District is a public K-12 school system and Pennsylvania government state entity headquartered in Hershey, Dauphin County, serving approximately 3,100 resident students across five schools: Hershey Early Childhood Center (K-1), Hershey Elementary School (K-5), Hershey Middle School (6-8), Hershey High School (9-12), and Trojan Academy / Trojan Virtual Academy for alternative and online learning. The district is governed by a nine-member elected Board of School Directors and led by Superintendent Dr. Stacy Winslow (entering her fourth year), with a leadership team including Assistant Superintendents for Personnel/Student Services and Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, a Business Manager, and directors across Operations, Technology, Food Services, Special Education, Transportation, Safe and Supportive Schools, and Community Relations. The organization employs approximately 287 full-time staff with 614 total constituents listed in the district directory.

The core educational technology stack is conventional and vendor-supplied: Canvas LMS for grades 6-12, SeeSaw for grades K-5, ParentVUE/StudentVUE/TeacherVUE for student information, Finalsite for the public website, Zendesk for IT help desk, Microsoft 365 for staff productivity, SchoolCafe for meal benefits, Arbiter Sports for athletics scheduling, Frontline/AESOP for substitute management, and PowerSchool for employee access. The district participates as a member of Dauphin County Technical School for vocational pathways. DTSD has received tier-1 institutional recognition including the 2021 National Blue Ribbon School designation for Hershey Elementary, Apple Distinguished School status for Hershey High School, a U.S. News & World Report top-25 ranking, and three consecutive years of Best Communities for Music Education (2023–2025).

The business model is that of a publicly funded school district rather than a commercial enterprise: revenue is generated through Pennsylvania state education funding, local property taxes (real estate, occupation, EIT, LST) collected via Dauphin County Treasurer and Keystone Collections Group, federal grants, and ancillary meal/activity fees. Education is provided free of charge to resident students. Recent strategic activity is dominated by capital expansion: a $122 million new Hershey Elementary School construction project approved in April 2026 and an on-campus HHS Stadium project approved in November 2025, replacing the prior Hersheypark Stadium usage arrangement following a July 2024 termination notice. The district shows no proprietary AI or technology differentiation, with growth concentrated in physical infrastructure and operational modernization rather than technology-driven product expansion.

Name

Derry Township School District

Legal name

Derry Township School District

Website

https://hershey.k12.pa.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Derry Township School District is a publicly funded K-12 school district in Hershey, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 3,100 resident students across five schools. It is governed by an elected school board, led by Superintendent Dr. Stacy Winslow, and funded through state aid, local property taxes, and federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• School district services
• Elementary secondary schools
• Special education programs
• Student transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hershey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Derry Township School District operates as a public school district funded primarily through state funding, local property taxes (real estate, occupation, EIT, LST), and federal grants. Education services are provided free of charge to residents.
2. Property Tax Collection: District collects real estate taxes through Dauphin County Treasurer, and occupation/EIT/LST taxes through Keystone Collections Group. School district real property taxes are levied on homeowners in Derry Township.
3. Food Services: District provides breakfast and lunch programs. Families can apply for free and reduced meal benefits through Schoolcafe. Meal account balances are managed through pre-payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Derry Township School District provides free public K-12 education to approximately 3,100 students residing in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The district operates five schools spanning kindergarten through twelfth grade, supplemented by alternative education (Trojan Academy), gifted and special education programs, athletics, food services, transportation, and technology support. Educational delivery is enabled by Canvas LMS (grades 6-12), SeeSaw (grades K-5), and ParentVUE portals, with full-day kindergarten and college/career preparation supported by over 90% post-secondary continuation among graduates.

Product overview

Derry Township School District is a public school system operating as a unified educational services platform with multiple schools and support services. The district serves approximately 3,100 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade across five schools: Hershey Elementary School (K-5 with Early Childhood Center), Hershey Middle School (6-8), and Hershey High School (9-12), along with Trojan Academy for alternative education. The district also participates in Dauphin County Technical School for vocational programs. Educational delivery is supported by Canvas LMS for grades 6-12 and SeeSaw for grades K-5, with ParentVUE providing parent access to student information. Beyond core academics, the district offers specialized programs including Gifted Education, Special Education Services, Athletics, Extracurricular Activities, Food Services, Transportation, and Technology Support. Hershey High School is an Apple Distinguished School and consistently ranks among top Pennsylvania public high schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hershey Elementary School Public elementary school serving students in grades K-5, including the Early Childhood Center for kindergarten and first grade. Named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Hershey Middle School Public middle school serving students in grades 6-8, facilitating the transition from elementary to high school curriculum.
• Hershey High School Public high school serving grades 9-12, consistently ranked among top public high schools in Pennsylvania and the nation. Recognized as an Apple Distinguished School and ranked among top 25 schools by U.S. News & World Report.
• Trojan Academy Alternative education program for students requiring different educational approaches or circumstances beyond the standard school setting.
• Trojan Virtual Academy Online and virtual learning program enabling remote education delivery for district students requiring an alternative educational format.
• Gifted Education Program Academic enrichment program for identified gifted students, including goals, identification process, and acceleration options.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education services including parent resources and transition support for students with disabilities.
• Food Services School nutrition program providing meals, menus, pre-payment options, wellness programs, and support for free/reduced lunch applications through SchoolCafe.
• Transportation Services Student transportation including regular bus service, eligibility requirements, safety protocols, activities bus, and specialized transportation options.
• Athletics Programs Comprehensive athletic programs teaching teamwork, discipline, leadership, and overcoming adversity. Includes sports medicine and athletic hall of fame.
• Extracurricular Activities Clubs, music ensembles, and activities beyond regular coursework for student engagement and development.
• Dauphin County Technical School (Member District Access) Member district access to Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS) providing vocational and technical education programs for grades 9-12.
• Safe and Supportive Schools Multi-faceted student support including bullying prevention (Second Step curriculum), McKinney-Vento homeless initiative, foster care support, and Standard Response Protocol safety procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of graduating seniors pursue post-secondary education
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dauphin County Technical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDerry Township School District is a member district of the Dauphin County Technical School (DCTS), allowing students to attend technical education programs. DCTS provides vocational and technical training opportunities for district students in grades 9-12.
• Hershey Entertainment & ResortsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorically partnered with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) allowing Hershey High School to use Hersheypark Stadium for home football games since 2006. The MOU was terminated with 3-year notice received on July 29, 2024. District is now building its own stadium on campus.
• Crabtree Rohrbaugh & AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected as the architect for the Elementary School Building Project. Conducted feasibility studies, schematic design, and design development for the new Hershey Elementary School construction project. Maximum project cost: $122,000,000.
• FideviacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected as the Owner's Representative for the Elementary School Building Project. Represents and assists the district through the planning, bidding, and construction phases of the $122 million project.
• JMT (Mark Shrift)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected for professional design services for developing a stadium on campus at Hershey High School. Presented stadium concept and design including seating capacity, code requirements, accessibility, and spectator experience.
• Keystone Collections GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTax collection partner for Derry Township School District. Handles collection of occupation, EIT (Earned Income Tax), and LST (Local Services Tax) beginning with the 2023 tax year. Payments can be made online at pay.keystonecollects.com.
• Dauphin County TreasurercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHandles real estate tax collection for Derry Township School District beginning with the 2023 tax year. Real estate tax payments are made to Dauphin County Treasurer at 101 Market Street, Room 105, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
• RedRovercoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline application platform used by Derry Township School District for job applications and candidate selection process. Candidates apply through jobs.redroverk12.com.
• Safe2Say SomethingcoreTechnology or IntegrationAnonymous tip line operated by the Office of the Attorney General. All Pennsylvania schools, including DTSD, have adopted this system for improving campus safety. Tips can be submitted online, by phone (1-844-SAF2SAY), or via mobile app.
• Saxton & StumpminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm serving as District Solicitor for Derry Township School District, providing legal counsel for district operations and governance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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