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Milton Hershey School Lifer Grateful for Education and Support

Jaiylah Gonzalez will graduate in June with the distinction of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Appreciates Opportunities

Jalynn Braxton will graduate in June with the distinction of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....

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Milton Hershey School Diver Ranks in State Competition

Milton Hershey School senior Marc Danielson experienced a Breakthrough moment when he placed 16th in the 2024 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Boys 2A Swimming and Diving Championships. Marc’s accomplishment is...

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Thank You, Milton Hershey

By Khloe Walker, MHS Junior To Milton Snavely Hershey, Thank you for making chocolate. To most people around the world, it’s not a big deal. I mean, anyone could live...

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Milton Hershey School Senior Reflects on Impact of Agricultural and Environmental Education Activities

The Pennsylvania Farm Show is an annual tradition for the state’s agriculture and farming community. Each year, Milton Hershey School students bring what they’ve learned in the classroom and in...

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How Milton Hershey School Pre-Apprenticeship Program Prepared Me for Workforce

By Allen Snyder, MHS Senior In August, Milton Hershey School gave me the opportunity to participate in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program. Students in the program completed a two-week training that helped...

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Milton Hershey School Visual and Performing Arts Student Develops a Sense of Belonging

By Katharine Peters, MHS Senior When I enrolled at Milton Hershey School in eighth grade, I was blown away by the sheer variety of activities available to me and my...

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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...

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Milton Hershey School Senior Appreciates Value of Athletics Program

By Jediah Pritz ’23, Office of Communications Intern Milton Hershey School students receive inspiration from teachers, administrators, and each other. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on a fellow member...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares His Journey Forward

By Jediah Pritz ’23, Office of Communications Intern The designation of “lifer” is granted to Milton Hershey School graduating seniors who enrolled at MHS in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....

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