Milton Hershey School Teacher Incorporates Movement into Classroom
By Cori Bertsch, MHS Elementary Division Teacher From the moment my second-grade students walk through the door, they are moving and keeping me on my toes. While there is a...
My MHS BlogCategory: Thought Leadership
National Nutrition Month: 10 Tips to Achieve a Healthy Lifestyle
By Roberta Tripp, MS RD LDN, MHS Nutritionist As one of three registered dietitians at Milton Hershey School, I work with students, parents/sponsors, and faculty on creating healthy habits to...
Helping Students Succeed by Meeting Their Basic Needs
By Linda Breisch, MHS Assistant Director of Nursing You cannot reach your potential in any part of life unless you have your basic needs met, and that includes your health....
Milton Hershey School Teacher Shares Art Activities that Help Students Creatively Work Through Emotions
Featuring John Davis, MHS Art Educator and Gallery Coordinator Did you know that coloring, sketching, and creating can help with navigating emotions? As the pandemic continues to produce anxiety and...
Six Tips for Taking a Brain Break
By Adria Miller and Mary Readinger, Milton Hershey School Senior Division Behavior Support Specialists Like many school districts across Pennsylvania, Milton Hershey School students have transitioned to online learning as...
Creative Ways to Be Golden and Show Positive Spirit Toward Others
By Adria Miller and Mary Readinger, Milton Hershey School Senior Division Behavior Support Specialists Milton Hershey said: “What I want to do is to find a practical use for what...
Seven Tips for Good Sleep Hygiene
By Adria Miller and Mary Readinger, Milton Hershey School Senior Division Behavior Support Specialists Teens need eight to 10 hours of sleep per night, but often do not get near...
Tips to Maintaining Self-Care During COVID-19
By Adria Miller and Mary Readinger, Milton Hershey School Senior Division Behavior Support Specialists Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Milton Hershey School and our home communities are faced with...
Our COVID-19 Response: Flexibility
By Clare Ogle, a Milton Hershey School Houseparent When you start as a houseparent at Milton Hershey School you start in a roll called a flex houseparent. You go around...
The Importance of Oral Health—Providing Comprehensive Dental Services at Milton Hershey School
Featuring Karen Koussis, MHS Dental Hygienist Walking into Copenhaver Center, it’s hard to miss the tooth flag hanging off the wall. It marks the entrance to the dental clinic for...