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...
How One Reconnection Led to a Career of Impact at Milton Hershey School
At Milton Hershey School, the next generation of leaders isn’t waiting; it’s preparing. Adam Swenson is helping aspiring young leaders take the first step. As a Transitional Living Assistant (TLA),...
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...
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...
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...
Despite Challenges, MHS Staffer Focuses on Resilience, Purpose, and Positive Spirit
In a quiet office tucked in the Milton Hershey School Central Operations Facility, CAD and GIS Manager Charles Nguyen carries a presence that is humble and profound. His story is...
Helping New Students Soar: The Co-Pilot Program at Milton Hershey School
By Christopher Rich, MHS Senior Manager of Elementary Division Student Health Services When new students enroll at Milton Hershey School, they are not just joining a new school; they are...
MHS Custodian Raises the Bar Through Student Connections
During the 2024 Opening of School Assembly, President Pete Gurt ’85 encouraged the entire Milton Hershey School community to Raise the Bar in a way meaningful. “The power for change...
Fostering Connections Through Project Fellowship
At a recent s’mores night at Hersheypark Camping Resort, laughter echoed through the trees as Milton Hershey School students roasted marshmallows, splashed in the stream and reunited with familiar faces...