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How to Build 21st Century Skills Through Academics

Preparing students for the 21st-century world is an important part of academic programming. By developing skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and mutual respect for others, students are more likely to succeed...

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Back-to-School Teaching Ideas

Throughout the school year, engaging students in the learning process requires creativity and positivity. Especially on the first day of school, it is important to help students feel comfortable and...

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5 Christmas Memories from Milton Hershey School Alumni

In the early days at Hershey Industrial School—now known as Milton Hershey School—Christmas was a magical time. Students celebrated with programs featuring songs, speeches, and visits from Santa Claus. During...

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How I Discovered the Meaning of Family

By Samantha, an MHS senior June 10, 2018 It’s a day that I’m dreading, but years ago, it was a day that couldn’t come fast enough. After six years attending...

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5 Ways to Instill Empathy in Children

Featuring Diana Davis, MHS Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum Supervisor When we think of success, skills like collaboration, time management and critical thinking may immediately come to mind. While these...

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5 Ways to Keep Children Active During the Holiday Season

During the holidays, taking time to exercise often falls to the bottom of the list thanks to work and family obligations. But making time to exercise doesn’t have to be...

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Family First

By Terry Donaher, an MHS houseparent When I came to Milton Hershey School as a seventh-grader in 1992, I remember being dropped off by my mother and stepfather and receiving...

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How to Help Students Understand and Celebrate Diversity

Featuring Sonnya Nieves, Co-Advisor of the MHS Viva Diversity Club At Milton Hershey School, we have students and families from many different cultures who practice various religions, speak many languages,...

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Milton Hershey’s History with The New York Times

After completing his first sugar refinery and railway in Cuba in 1918, Milton Hershey needed to restructure the capital stock of the Hershey Chocolate Company in order to expand his...

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A Day I Will Always Remember

By Kaela, an MHS junior This fall, I decided to run with the cross country team on Wednesdays with the goal of getting stronger and faster. I’ve never been a...

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