Milton Hershey School’s Commitment: Putting Children at the Heart of Education
In a New York Times interview in 1923, Milton Hershey said that children “are the future itself growing up before our eyes.” A century later, this quote remains at the...
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Music Education at Milton Hershey School is Changing Lives
By David Knott, Middle Division Music Teacher March is a month when celebrations and reflections on music education take center stage across the country. Here at Milton Hershey School, our...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Uses Army Lessons in Classroom
By Paul Gaspich, MHS Law, Public Safety and Security teacher As I reflect on my life this Veterans Day, I realize I am so blessed and appreciative to be the...
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...
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....
Milton Hershey School Teacher Offers 10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for Kindergarten
By Gary Swanson, Milton Hershey School Kindergarten Teacher As parents, you want to prepare your child for the challenges that lie ahead. One of the greatest challenges for young students...
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...
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...
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...
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...