Finding Hope Through Health and Wellness
Originally from Middletown, Pennsylvania, Jose remembers feeling a startling lack of hope before enrolling at Milton Hershey School. “Before I came to MHS, some things happened that changed my mindset....
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How to Empower Student Leaders
From a young age, children learn about leadership by watching the people around them. By observing how others respond to criticism, confront failure, and communicate to large groups, children begin...
5 Tips for Empowering Student Leaders
From a young age, children learn about leadership by watching the people around them. By observing how others respond to criticism, confront failure, and communicate to large groups, children begin...
What It Means to Be a “Milt”
By Sabrina, a senior at MHS Being a senior means moving without stopping. We have so much on our schedule that most days and weeks tend to blur together. All...
Seven Personalities, One Home
By Sarah Donaher, an MHS houseparent We have seven boys in our student home right now, and we have a wide range of personalities. We have kids who are loud...
The History of Baseball at MHS
From farmhome baseball to high school, college, and professional competition The phrase “play ball!” rings out around the country every spring, and Milton Hershey School is no exception. From the...
Embracing Diversity to Fulfill Milton Hershey School’s Mission
Milton Hershey School, a home and school for over 2,000 students, has experienced many changes over the years. In 1924, Mr. Hershey told the Literary Digest that, “Other rich men...
Mentorships Critical to the Success of the 21st Century Workforce
By Pete Gurt and John Gomperts Every day, we meet young people facing challenging circumstances who require additional support to graduate high school and enter the workforce. Milton Hershey School...
The Excitement of Snow Days
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent I used to be a teacher, and I loved snow days. I somehow felt like I had been given the gift of time when...
Finding Strength From the Women Around Me
By Jazzy, a junior at MHS Although I loved the women in my life growing up, including my mom and grandmother, I didn’t have the best female role models around...