Derry Area School District
The Derry Area School District is a midsized, suburban public school district located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The Derry Area School District is located 35 miles east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The district encompasses approximately 97 square miles (250 km2). The school district serves the municipalities of Derry Township, Derry Borough and the Borough of New Alexandria. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 18,312 people.
| Derry Area School District | |
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| Address | |
982 North Chestnut Street
Derry , Pennsylvania, 15627United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Students and staff | |
| District mascot | The Trojans |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Other information | |
| Website | derryasd |
In 2011, the district operated one high school, one middle school and one elementary school all located in Derry Township. The district receives services from the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. Students in Grades 10–12 in Derry Area have the opportunity to attend the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center in Derry Township.
History
For many years, the district operated three elementary schools, all located in Derry Township. After the 10–11 school year, Loyalhanna Elementary School (K-1) at 314 Loyalhanna School Road, Latrobe and New Derry Elementary (K-1) located at 314 Pittsburgh Street in New Derry were closed. Faced with steadily declining enrollment, the school board consolidated all elementary students to one school building. Grandview Intermediate School underwent extensive renovations to accommodate the increase of students during the 11–12 school year. It was renamed Grandview Elementary School. Additionally, the school board authorized the sale of Loyalhanna School building.
Extracurriculars
The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.
Athletic Teams
| Sport | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Basketball | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Baseball | Class AAA | |
| Cross Country | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Football | Class AAA | |
| Golf | Class AAAA | Class AAAA |
| Soccer | Class AA | Class AAA |
| Softball | Class AAA | |
| Swimming and Diving | Class AA | Class AA |
| Tennis | Class AA | |
| Track and Field | Class AAA | Class AAA |
| Volleyball | Class AA | Class AA |
| Wrestling | Class AA |
In May 2012, the Board agreed to spending on sports facilities. Vasco Sports Contractors of Massillon, Ohio, was hired to recondition the stadium's all-weather track at a cost of $49,953. Additionally, Sturdisteel Company of Waco, Texas, was awarded a $204,500 contract to replace the stadium press box with a new prefabricated steel structure. The press box will be wired for digital access. Mashan Inc. of Home, Indiana County will handle related electrical work at a cost of $613,672. The project was funded from the District's $2.7 million Capital Improvements fund, which got $1.2 million when the district refinanced debt bonds issued in 2002 and 2008 and the interest savings was allocated to the fund.