The voices of Milton Hershey School are all distinct, but each extraordinary in their own way. The “This is My MHS Blog” tells the stories of our extraordinary students, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors, and graduates. Each contributor has their own story. 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.
By Deborah McGrew, Information Technology Student Support Coordinator I started working at Milton Hershey School in 1999. In Information Technology, there are several smaller departments. My roles as an IT...
Everyday Heroes at MHS: A campaign acknowledging employees at MHS who are often found behind the scenes and show up every day to make a difference in the lives of...
By Chad Patterson, MHS Cook I worked in the restaurant industry for 13 years and decided to go to culinary school because I’d been cooking for well over 20 years....
Everyday Heroes at MHS: A campaign acknowledging employees at MHS who are often found behind the scenes and show up every day to make a difference in the lives of...
Milton Hershey School is a welcoming school and home for over 2,000 students from many different cultures. By modeling diversity and inclusion, MHS enhances experiences for students and staff while...
Milton Hershey School gives students the opportunities and resources to be their greatest selves. Staff provide nurturing guidance and support to assist children with everything from their basic needs to...
By Braden Maines ’80, MHS Alumnus and Custodian Milton Hershey School is an amazingly unique place. It’s impacted thousands of alumni and employees. It goes back a few years for...
By John Berarducci, MHS Senior Division Nurse I didn’t always know I wanted to become a nurse. My major in college was pre-dental. After graduating, I ended up working for...
By Roberta Tripp, MS RD LDN, MHS Nutritionist As one of three registered dietitians at Milton Hershey School, I work with students, parents/sponsors, and faculty on creating healthy habits to...
Milton Hershey School is filled with opportunities for students to be nurtured and educated so they can go on to lead fulfilling and productive lives. How students find out about...