Somerset Student Aspires for Greatness
By Tyler McMasters, 10th grade Many families living in rural communities throughout Pennsylvania, like Somerset, do not know the opportunities that exist at Milton Hershey School. Growing up in Somerset,...
Author: Rachel Lindsley
Hershey Empty Nesters Become Houseparents at Milton Hershey School
As Hershey community members for over 30 years, Terry and Kathy Augustine knew many friends who worked at Milton Hershey School. However, they did not know the impact of the...
Grandparents Encourage Enrollment at Milton Hershey School
By Haley Shurock, 10th grade I became a student at Milton Hershey School because of my grandparents, who are my guardians. My grandma heard about the school because she lived...
Milton Hershey School Senior Gives Advice to Freshmen
By Lussevikueno (Picose) Gomes, 12th grade Dear freshmen class, It is hard to believe that in the next four years you will graduate from Milton Hershey School. Before you get...
Milton Hershey School Houseparents Use Military Background to Foster Positive Character
Marty and Angela Brand started their youth-minded careers working within their church for more than 12 years. With experience in mentoring children and military structure, they decided they may be...
Our Futures Are Bright At Milton Hershey School
By Danielle Peirson, MHS Fourth Grade Teacher Over the summer, I found myself thinking about the new school year. As questions lingered about what our new normal would be, I...
Milton Hershey School Houseparent with Military Background Provides Valuable Structure
As past camp counselors with military backgrounds, Corey and Jennifer Caugherty found themselves ready for a new youth-focused role when responding to a local classified advertisement for Milton Hershey School’s...
Young Milton Hershey School Students Turn Pizza Chefs
In the summer months, students in pre-K through 12th grade participate in age-appropriate activities that make learning fun through Milton Hershey School’s Year-Round Experiences (YRE) program. During creative lessons and...
Milton Hershey School Elementary Division Expand on Piano Skills During YRE
Featuring Kent Pierce, MHS Elementary Division Music Teacher Milton Hershey School students are exposed to Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) classes, activities, and after-school groups from pre-K through 12th grade....
Milton Hershey School Empty Nester Houseparents Make a Difference
Milton Hershey School relies on over 200 houseparent couples to oversee student homes and provide structure for the more than 2,000 MHS students who live on campus. Houseparent couples, many...