The News of Milton Hershey’s Gift
Milton Hershey was a man of few words and swift decisions. After World War I ended on November 11, 1918, and sugar prices rose, Milton Hershey wanted to expand his...
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Role Models, Houseparents through Generations
Milton and Catherine Hershey created a home and school to give children in need a stable childhood. They communicated what they wanted the school to be in the Deed of...
The History of Birthday Celebrations at Milton Hershey School
Each year at Milton Hershey School, we celebrate the birthday of our founder Milton S. Hershey. These celebrations have been part of MHS tradition since the school’s early years and...
Founders Hall Auditorium: A Chapel, Performing Space, and So Much More
By Pastor William Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs I can remember the first time I walked into the Founders Hall Auditorium. In the fall of 2011, my wife and...
The History of Little League Baseball at Milton Hershey School
From the very beginning, Milton Hershey School placed a priority on students’ health and well-being, as described in the Deed of Trust. The Deed states: “Due regard shall be paid...
Showing Care with Baking
The Deed of Trust creating the Milton Hershey School contained information on what was to be provided for the students. In addition to providing for daily needs by taking care...
My Milton Hershey School Houseparents Made Such an Impact
By Bill Hunking ’74, MHS Campus Safety Systems Coordinator I enrolled at Milton Hershey School on April 15, 1963. I enrolled at Kinderhaus. It wasn’t long before I started to...
Legacy of Dental Care at Milton Hershey School Brings Smiles
While growing up, Milton Hershey moved several times, attended seven different schools, and did not receive the best dental care. Because of this, his wife, Catherine, caringly looked after him...
Milton Hershey’s Mother Gives Love and Inspiration
In 1909, our founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, had the foresight to create a home and school for orphan boys that focused on giving them the opportunities they needed to...
Milton Hershey School Station Wagons Create Family Memories
As Milton Hershey School expanded, so did the campus. When the school began the farmhome program in 1929, these homes spanned in all directions. The opening of the Junior-Senior High...