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The voices of Milton Hershey School are all distinct, but each extraordinary in their own way. MHS blog tells the stories of our extraordinary students, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors, and graduates. Read on to learn what brought them to MHS, the impact it has had, and the impact they hope to impart on the lives of others.

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A Life-Changing Education: How Milton Hershey School Supports Our Students, Graduates, and Their Families

Featuring Sarah Pearson, MHS Family Relations Counselor, and Bob Ebert, MHS Senior Director of Graduate Programs for Success At Milton Hershey School, the transformative power of education extends far beyond...

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A Life-Changing Education: Lessons on Mentorship from a Milton Hershey School Houseparent

By Rachelle Barrs, MHS Houseparent  I wholeheartedly believe every child deserves a dependable and uplifting trusted adult to turn to for guidance and support. After joining the Milton Hershey School...

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A Life-Changing Education: Career-Focused Education at Milton Hershey School

By Tara Valoczki, Sr. Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment At Milton Hershey School, our Career-Focused Education programming helps students build a future beyond their imagination. Our Curriculum, Instruction, and...

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Man Who Is More Than His Dream

By Douglas I. Oliver ’93, Milton Hershey School 2024 Alumnus of the Year Today, maybe more than any other day of the year, challenges us to think deeply—not just about...

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A Life-Changing Education: The Impact of Milton Hershey School’s Home Life Program

Featuring Ododo Walsh ’98, MHS Senior Director of Home Life Services, and AJ Rinaldi, MHS Area Supervisor of Transitional Living Ododo Walsh ’98 and AJ Rinaldi are passionate about transforming...

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An Exploration of Agricultural Education at Milton Hershey School

Christopher Bond, MHS Director of Agricultural and Environmental Education Agricultural and Environmental Education (AEE) at Milton Hershey School is more than a program—it is a bridge. AEE connects the school...

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A School and Home: Reflecting on My Time at Milton Hershey School

By Lorraine (Hissick) Romberger ’83, MHS Alumni Relations Director I love Milton Hershey School— a place that has been with me every step of my journey. As I reflect on...

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This Christmas Season, Let Your Light Shine for Others

By Pastor Will Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs  When we think about Christmas, we think about a lot of things. When I think about Christmas, I think about lights.  ...

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Milton Hershey School Elementary Division Student Aims to Raise the Bar and Become a Better Person

By Eden Stover, MHS Fourth Grade Student  This year at Milton Hershey School, our school year theme is Raise the Bar. To me, raising the bar means setting new goals...

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The History of the Milton and the Boy Statue

In 1957, the Milton Hershey School Alumni Association met and considered how to pay homage to a man who impacted their lives as profoundly as Milton S. Hershey. At this...

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Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.