Finding Joy in Our Classrooms and Community
By Christine C. Halliday, MHS Second-Grade Teacher After 17 years of teaching at Milton Hershey School, I still love to walk into my second-grade classroom and see the joy that...
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This is My MHS Story
The voices of Milton Hershey School are all distinct, but each extraordinary in their own way. MHS blog tells the stories of our extraordinary students, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors, and graduates. Read on to learn what brought them to MHS, the impact it has had, and the impact they hope to impart on the lives of others.
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Milton Hershey School Celebrates Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week
Every day, Milton Hershey School teachers go above and beyond what’s expected of them as they develop the next generation of leaders. From delivering a top-notch education inside and outside...
Thank You, Milton Hershey School Houseparents
By Terry Donaher ’98, MHS Admissions Counselor The houseparent role at Milton Hershey School is such a unique job. A lot of our students may not have a father or...
Making a Difference with 15 Years of Experience in Hair Care
By Paige Lee-Early, Milton Hershey School Lead Hairstylist I’ve been in the hair care industry for 15 years now. Working at Spartan Styles, Milton Hershey School’s on-campus hair salon and...
The Partnership that Helped Me Succeed at Milton Hershey School
By Fonati Abrokwa ’01, MHS Special Assistant to the President for Inclusion and Belonging What allowed me to really embrace Milton Hershey School was seeing the collaboration between my parents...
My Milton Hershey School Houseparents Made Such an Impact
By Bill Hunking ’74, MHS Campus Safety Systems Coordinator I enrolled at Milton Hershey School on April 15, 1963. I enrolled at Kinderhaus. It wasn’t long before I started to...
Sharing the Joy of Milton Hershey School Through Female Mentorship
Every Milton Hershey School student is encouraged to recognize and share with others the opportunities they have been gifted. MHS junior, Maia, has been inspired to do just that, gaining...
The Power of One Female Mentor at Milton Hershey School
“Ultimately, I feel like Mrs. Kirchner is a safe place for me to be calm,” shared Vanessa, Milton Hershey School senior. “Our conversations remind me that we’re females and we...
February is the Time to Brush Up on Children’s Dental Health
By Dr. Denise Alston, MHS Director of Dental Services As the director of dental services at Milton Hershey School (MHS), a free residential school for pre-K through 12th grade low-income...
Poverty Talks Series: Engaging with Parents/Sponsors at Milton Hershey School
In 1981, American novelist, Toni Morrison shared in Essence magazine: “I don’t think one parent can raise a child. I don’t think two parents can raise a child. You really...