Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares How Support Shaped Her Journey
Nyasia Quick will graduate in June as a Milton Hershey School lifer, a distinction earned by students who complete at least 12 years of enrollment before graduating. More than 600...
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MHS Senior Reflects on the Hershey Community Youth Alliance Student Exchange Program
By Gracious Praise Gould, Class of 2026 Spending eight years at Milton Hershey School, I always wondered what it was really like on the other side: Hershey High. Even though...
Empowering Young Women Through the Girls Grace Event
By Eden Newman, MHS Senior When first enrolling at Milton Hershey School, you are told to find an activity, a club, or a way to get you involved in the...
I Found Family Through the Mentorship Program at Milton Hershey School
By Sophia Bradley, MHS Senior For many students at Milton Hershey School, the transition from Middle Division to Senior Division is one of excitement but can often bring a wave...
More Than a Tradition: My Experience at the Hershey Bears Teddy Bear Toss
By Princess Tommy, MHS Student As a Milton Hershey School student, I am grateful for opportunities that allow us to give back while also being part of something meaningful. When...
Helping Children Cope with Grief
By Kristen Lavery, MHS Psychologist As we begin a new year, it’s as important as ever to remember the millions of kids across our country coping with grief. In fact,...
This Christmas, Become the Light
By Pastor Will Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs The Christmas message is simple, but powerful. The Light of the World came into our broken world to endure all of...
How One Reconnection Led to a Career of Impact at Milton Hershey School
At Milton Hershey School, the next generation of leaders isn’t waiting; it’s preparing. Adam Swenson is helping aspiring young leaders take the first step. As a Transitional Living Assistant (TLA),...
Living Our Pledge Through a Lifetime of Service
When Procurement Manager Tammy Blose arrived at Milton Hershey School in July 1977, she was just eight years old. Her parents, Don and Sandy, had accepted roles as houseparents, and...
Making the Holidays Special at Milton Hershey School
By Dan and Vanessa Medlin, MHS Houseparents The holiday season at Milton Hershey School is one of our favorite times of the year. It’s a chance to slow down, celebrate traditions,...