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Creative Ideas to Celebrate Literacy and Nurture a Love for Reading

By Jennifer Hendry, MHS Learning Resource Specialist As a librarian, I celebrate literacy every day. I understand the importance of helping our school community embrace literacy and lifelong learning. I...

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Milton Hershey School Teachers Share Advice for a Breakthrough Year

Each year, Milton Hershey School starts the new school year with a celebration better than before. Teachers are such an important part of that celebration and day-to-day life at MHS....

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Four MHS Fourth Grade Students Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, four Milton Hershey School fourth-graders shared who their favorite teachers are and why they are thankful for them. At MHS we are grateful for...

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Children’s Books Reflect Milton Hershey School Sacred Values

Milton Hershey School is excited to celebrate World Book Day on April 23. Milton S. Hershey valued loyalty, honesty, respect, and integrity. He expected both students and employees to uphold...

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I Love My Job: Milton Hershey School Teacher, Mentor, and Swimming Coach

By Heather Dougherty, MHS Teacher and Head Swimming and Diving Coach  For many people, one job is enough. But for me, as a parent of three active children, staying busy...

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Milton Hershey School Teachers Inspire Literacy and Reading Skills in Students

By Shannon Newell, MHS Middle Division Reading Specialist It’s no secret that proficiency in literacy and reading is as important for long-term success as the soft skills we speak so...

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Milton Hershey School Teacher Celebrates Diverse Perspectives in Her History Classroom

By Kelly O’Brien, MHS Senior Division Teacher I’ve learned in my eight years of teaching social studies and history at Milton Hershey School that my job is always evolving, and...

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My Day 1: Teaching at Milton Hershey School

By Dave Bruce, MHS Middle Division Teacher When I think back to my first year teaching at Milton Hershey School, I have so many memories. But when I think back...

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5 Back to School Mottos to Inspire Us All at Milton Hershey School

Each year, Milton Hershey School celebrates the start of a new school year like no other. Teachers are such an important part of that celebration and day to day life...

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The Power of Career and Technical Education at Milton Hershey School

By Joel Crowley, MHS Elementary Division Innovation Lab Teacher Since 2008—when I started teaching at MHS—I found that one of the many magical things about elementary students is their self-confidence,...

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