Paxtang Elementary School

Crossroads Middle School, located in Lewisberry, Pa., is one of the largest of four public middle schools in the West Shore School District. It offers classes in grades six through eight, and enrolls more than 800 students. Founded in 1993, it provides various opportunities for young adolescents and implements a curriculum that is diverse and developmentally responsive for all its students. The core subjects include language arts, social studies, math and science. Its extracurricular activities include an extensive music program with band, chorus and orchestra, art, remediation, student council, and exploratory courses designed to enhance the overall educational experience. Crossroads Middle School offers a variety of sports, including football, baseball, track and basketball.

Lower Dauphin Middle School offers a variety of academic programs in language arts, mathematics, sciences and social science. It also provides classes in technology and family and consumer science. The school s library provides resources, such as books, journals and magazines and Internet access. Lower Dauphin Middle School also offers programs in health and physical education and many intramural activities. It has a media center, computer labs, portable laptop lab, as well as a full-size gymnasium, cafeteria, large group instruction areas and classrooms for art, music, family and consumer science and technology education. The school provides a range of multicultural activities, and offers counseling and career programs to students. Lower Dauphin Middle School is located in Hummelstown, Pa.

South Hanover Elementary School serves more than 300 students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers educational programs in language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. The school additionally has departments for music, art, and health and physical education. South Hanover Elementary School operates a parent-teacher organization that supports regular school programs and provides financial and volunteer support for student assemblies, after-school activities, curriculum-related materials, field trips and playground equipment. The school is located in Hershey, Pa., and is a part of the Lower Dauphin School District, which governs nearly five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school.