Hershey Christian School

National Day of Prayer Joint School Service

hersheyadmin — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:02:59 +0000

We invite parents, faculty, and students to attend a combined school event on the National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 2nd, at 7pm when Hershey Christian School, along with Harrisburg Christian School and Covenant Christian Academy, will be partnering together to host a prayer service that evening. We look forward to the gathering of people who are committed to Christian Education and prayer for our nation and our schools. The prayer service will be held Living Water Community Church, 206 Oakleigh Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17111.

Come to the Spring Benefit Auction on April 27

hersheyadmin — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:31:10 +0000

Hershey Christian will offer many items at its annual Spring Benefit Auction on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Items include various tickets to local family activities and sporting events as well as gift baskets packed with items from local restaurants and businesses.

The event will be held at the school, located at 1525 Sand Hill Road, Hummelstown. The day will begin with a continental breakfast and auction preview at 9:00 a.m. followed by the auction, children’s games and food until 3:00 p.m.

For more information on donating to the Benefit Auction, contact Wendy Jessep at (717) 651-5665 or thejesseps@comcast.net. To advertise a business in the Benefit Auction book, please contact Jen Fredrick by calling (717) 829-5508 or jendfredrick@gmail.com. For more information on attending the auction and the items for sale, please see www.hersheychristian.org or call the school at 717-533-4900.

Hershey Christian offers a diversified K-12 developmental interdenominational program that addresses a wide range of learning needs. Caring teachers, small classes and a Christian Worldview make it possible to provide the nurturing environment that is necessary to equip students to live God-honoring lives, whatever their vocation or calling.

Plan to visit our Open House–April 10!

hersheyadmin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:25:06 +0000

Hershey Christian School will host an open houses for prospective K-12 and Pre-K students on Wednesday, April 10, at its campus located at 1525 Sand Hill Road in Hummelstown. Interested families can observe the school and visit classrooms from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hershey Christian offers a strong academic K-12 program with educational opportunities for students of varying abilities. In addition to a non-denominational Christian worldview, students are exposed to a variety of fine arts (music, art, drama) beginning in Kindergarten. Recently, Hershey Christian has also had several championship athletic teams.

Information will be available about Hershey Christian’s regular curriculum as well as its Academic Select Program, Dual Enrollment program with Messiah College, National Institute for Learning Development (NILD) classroom and Online Program for Home School students.

The school is conveniently located to Dauphin, Lebanon and Lancaster Counties. Students from more than 15 school districts and 40 denominations attend Hershey Christian School.

For more information about the Open House, please contact the school by calling 717-533-4900, visiting the website at www.hersheychristian.org or emailing Monica Ordanoff, Admissions Representative, at mordanoff@hersheychristian.org.

Warriors Summer Youth Basketball Camp

hersheyadmin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:00:06 +0000

This summer Hershey Christian School will be offering the first annual summer youth basketball camp. The camp will run from July 29 – Aug 1 in the morning from 8:30AM – 11:30AM. Hershey Christian Warrior Varsity and Middle School coaches will be leading the camp to help teach skills and fundamentals. Camp is for beginner and veteran basketball players who are entering 3^rd – 8^th grade for the 2013-2014 school year. For details and to register please click here. Mark it down on your calendar now and we hope to see your child this summer for basketball camp!

Congratulations, Mrs. Bonfanti!

hersheyadmin — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:34:57 +0000

This year Hershey Christian School has selected Mrs. Lisa Bonfanti as the recipient of the Lion’s Club Outstanding Educational Service Recognition Award.

Lisa has earned degrees in French and English from Grove City College and a secondary teaching certificate from Lebanon Valley College. Over the past twenty-three years she has taught French and English at the Dauphin County Technical School and for three home school organizations. During the past eight years, she has taught high school English at Hershey Christian.

Lisa, affectionately known as “Mrs. B” by all of her students, is the epitome of a master educator. She is regarded by faculty and students alike as an incredible teacher, a wonderful communicator, a devoted mentor, a loyal friend, and a strong woman of faith. Lisa loves teaching and pours her heart into her students’ education. She tells her students “Your education is my passion.” She has the unique ability to take a tough high school subject…make it tougher…and have the kids love her for it! Her students come away being exceptionally well prepared for their future education.

But even more than that Lisa loves and cares deeply for her students. ..and they know it! She is known throughout the student body as the one to go the extra mile. She spends every free moment tutoring and discipling her students…always challenging them to grow academically, spiritually and emotionally. Lisa

In the words of one of her seniors: “I have known Mrs. B for 4 years now. She has not only been an incredible teacher but she has been my “coach” and my friend. She makes me smile and laugh and I know I can go to her if I need to talk. She will pray with me. And she always points me to God. She has given me a special appreciation for English and she has prepared me for college and life in so many ways, both spiritually and academically.”

Hershey Christian Students Earn Apollo Awards and Recognition

hersheyadmin — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:41:24 +0000

Hershey Theater Apollo Awards evaluates over 90 students from 11 different private and public schools in the area. This is HCS’s first year being involved in the Fall Play Category for the Apollo Awards.

Madeline Pickens receive an honorable mention for outstanding performance as a lead actress in a play.
Anne Renner received honorable mention for outstanding performance as a supporting actress in a play.
Lyndsay Harner was nominated for outstanding featured performer in a play.
David Cisneros was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a play.

This is a high honor and we are so proud of these students as well as each student involved in our fall production of “Harvey.” Madeline and Anne will be honored on May 19th at the annual Hershey Theater Apollo Awards Ceremony. We we will find out that same evening if Lyndsay and David win the Apollo for their performances. David will also have the chance to once again perform a portion of his performance as Elwood that evening. Tickets are available now on the Hershey Theater website. Please come and support these talented HCS students!

HC students around the community!

hersheyadmin — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:02:02 +0000

Check out these two news stories that appeared on the same day on CBS21. One features Grace Lankford, an HCS family member and the other, Bradleigh Kemp and most of her 6th grade classmates!

http://www.whptv.com/news/local/story/Local-woman-wins-photo-contest-photo-inspires/CIhlHgMzqU6-qoCAFTqfyA.cspx

http://www.whptv.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoId=3867357&navCatId=20148

Spring Benefit Auction – Saturday, April 27, 2013

hersheyadmin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:25:44 +0000

We are excited for the upcoming auction! Help us make this year’s auction successful. Most importantly, we hope you will set aside time Saturday, April 27^th to attend the auction. It is a fun community event and an excellent opportunity to invite friends for good food, good company and fun activities for children!

Consider making a donation and volunteering your time. Please click on the link below to fill out a volunteer form.

To complete a volunteer form click here.

For more details on the auction click here.

4th graders visit Chocolate World….for math class!

hersheyadmin — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:18:59 +0000

Mrs. Hennigh’s fourth grade class at Hershey Christian School took a field trip to Chocolate World to practice their math skills with money. Each student had to determine what he or she would be able to purchase and stay within the limits set by only having a limited amount of money. Although no actual purchases were made, the students had a great time and learned a lot!

And what a spelling bee it was!

hersheyadmin — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:14:35 +0000

At Hershey Christian School, we believe true learning is getting out and using your talents. We also believe that competition can spur on one’s greatest learning moments. The setting was York, Pennsylvania where two excellent 6th grade competitors from Hershey Christian School stepped into the ACSI Spelling Bee arena. Alex Beck and Nathan Foster have competed before, but the battle that was about to ensue will be one to remember. Among 30 other competitors Alex Beck emerged in the 13th round as one of the finalist. For the next 12 rounds Alex Beck and a representative from Harrisburg Christian School went toe to toe spelling words like crazy. In round 25, Alex Beck and the word -Ostracize- captured the title. From there, it was off to the District ACSI Spelling Bee with 16 of the top 5th-8th graders. Again the competition was fierce and one to remember. At one point in the competition there was a 13 way tie for fourth place. Alex was among the 13 and through a list which Alex had never seen before found a way to take home 6th place as 2nd alternate for the Regional ACSI Spelling Bee. We are extremely proud of Alex and Nathan for their tremendous effort and of course, the lessons of intense preparation and poise will never be forgotten.