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I Found Family Through the Mentorship Program at Milton Hershey School

By Sophia Bradley, MHS Senior For many students at Milton Hershey School, the transition from Middle Division to Senior Division is one of excitement but can often bring a wave...

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More Than a Tradition: My Experience at the Hershey Bears Teddy Bear Toss

By Princess Tommy, MHS Student As a Milton Hershey School student, I am grateful for opportunities that allow us to give back while also being part of something meaningful. When...

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Helping Children Cope with Grief

By Kristen Lavery, MHS Psychologist As we begin a new year, it’s as important as ever to remember the millions of kids across our country coping with grief. In fact,...

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This Christmas, Become the Light

By Pastor Will Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs The Christmas message is simple, but powerful. The Light of the World came into our broken world to endure all of...

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Living Our Pledge Through a Lifetime of Service

When Procurement Manager Tammy Blose arrived at Milton Hershey School in July 1977, she was just eight years old. Her parents, Don and Sandy, had accepted roles as houseparents, and...

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Making the Holidays Special at Milton Hershey School

By Dan and Vanessa Medlin, MHS Houseparents The holiday season at Milton Hershey School is one of our favorite times of the year. It’s a chance to slow down, celebrate traditions,...

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The Power of One Hershey

By Mya Hersh, MHS Class of 2026 Milton S. Hershey didn’t just create a school, a town, an amusement park, and a chocolate company, he created a community. This is the...

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The History of the Milton Hershey School Alma Mater

In December 1951, the Board of Managers officially received permission to change the name of Hershey Industrial School to Milton Hershey School. This decision was not made lightly; over the...

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FAFSA: Tips for Families Navigating Financial Aid

By Megan Shreve, Scholarship Support Specialist Applying for college is a major milestone. For many families, figuring out how to pay for it is one of the biggest challenges. The Free...

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Ken McCall: Living Our Pledge Every Day

Ken McCall, Agricultural and Environmental Education Assistant Director and Land Coordinator, is better known by his nickname at Milton Hershey School: “Farmer Ken.” Farming is more than a job for...

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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.