Oct 26, 2026
Beyond the Credits
The story of Milton and Catherine Hershey doesn’t end when the HERSHEY credits roll.
More than a century ago, Milton and Catherine Hershey created Milton Hershey School to provide children with greater opportunity. Today, their legacy lives on as qualifying students from across the country live and learn on campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with all costs covered. Here, students are surrounded by caring adults, strong academics, and hands-on experiences that help them discover their strengths, build confidence, and prepare for college, careers, and life.
Looking for history behind the film?
Explore the real people, places, and purpose behind The Hershey Legacy.
For Prospective Students
The movie tells their story. At Milton Hershey School, their legacy lives on.
Know a child who could benefit?
Milton Hershey School offers qualifying students in pre-K through 12th grade an exceptional educational experience with all costs covered, surrounded by opportunities to learn, grow, and prepare for what’s ahead.
For Job Seekers
Make a Difference Together
Houseparents create supportive living environments where students can grow, build confidence, and prepare for their futures. It’s meaningful work couples do together, backed by the resources and support of MHS.
For Job Seekers
Find Your Place at MHS
There are many ways to support students and be part of the Hersheys’ legacy. Explore full-time and part-time opportunities across education, health services, athletics, food services, campus operations, and more.
The School Portrayed on Screen Today
Fact vs. Fiction: What’s true about Milton Hershey School?
Their Vision—Still at Work
From a vision in 1909 to more than 12,000 graduates today. More than a century after Milton and Catherine Hershey founded MHS, their commitment to creating greater opportunity for children continues. Today, MHS is a top-tier private school where qualifying students in pre-K through 12th grade live and learn on campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, with all costs covered.
Here’s what that looks like today:
A Legacy Strengthened by the Hershey Community
Milton Hershey’s vision extended beyond one company or one school. Today, organizations across the Hershey community continue to help Milton Hershey School students explore their interests, build skills, and prepare for their futures.
Through community partnerships with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, The Hershey Company, Hershey Trust Company, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, Penn State Health, and others, MHS students gain access to mentoring, career exploration, internships, and hands-on work experiences that bring learning to life.
Building More Than a Business
Milton S. Hershey turned his success in chocolate into something much bigger. He built a factory, invested in the town around it, and created opportunities for the people who lived and worked there. That belief that success should benefit others helped shape Hershey and the legacy that continues today.
Go Behind the Story
The connection between HERSHEY and Milton Hershey School goes beyond what’s seen on screen. Explore stories from the students, alumni, and MHS community who helped bring the past and present together.
A Legacy Meant to Be Lived
The movie tells a good story, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. That story continues every day through MHS students and graduates—in the lives they build, the families they raise, and the difference they make for others.
Through this year’s theme, Spartan Fame, students are encouraged to contribute to something greater than themselves, carrying forward a spirit of service that has shaped MHS from the beginning. Discover the traditions of Founders Week.
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