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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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Essential Student Leadership Skills for Success

By Dave Barnes, Director of Home Life Services  In today’s dynamic, educational landscape, developing student leadership skills is paramount for both personal and academic achievement. These skills empower students to...

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Finding Family, Purpose, and a Future at MHS

By Veyda Ramos-Ramirez ’25 One of my favorite verses is found in the book of Luke, Chapter 28, Verse 12, and it reads “to whom much is given, much is...

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12,000 Lives Changed: Milton Hershey School Celebrates a Sweet Milestone

By Pete Gurt ’85, MHS President This year, Milton Hershey School is going to reach a landmark moment more than a century in the making: the celebration of our 12,000th...

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MHS Custodian Raises the Bar Through Student Connections

During the 2024 Opening of School Assembly, President Pete Gurt ’85 encouraged the entire Milton Hershey School community to Raise the Bar in a way meaningful.  “The power for change...

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MHS Lifer Thankful for Unique Opportunities

Hayes Johnson will graduate in June with the amazing opportunity of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first...

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Fostering Connections Through Project Fellowship

At a recent s’mores night at Hersheypark Camping Resort, laughter echoed through the trees as Milton Hershey School students roasted marshmallows, splashed in the stream and reunited with familiar faces...

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MHS Lifer Appreciates Amazing Opportunities

Tanysha Pastor will graduate in June with the amazing opportunity of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first...

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MHS Lifer is Thankful for Excellent Education

Kamryn Kostelnik will graduate in June with the amazing accomplishment of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Grateful for Memories

By Flora Awe, MHS Senior  Simone Hardy will graduate in June with the amazing opportunity of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll...

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How Milton Hershey School Family Relations Supports Families

By MHS Family Relations  Enrolling a child at Milton Hershey School is no small decision. Being apart from a child and navigating the deep emotions of missing them can be...

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