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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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Teacher Appreciation Week: Denise Witmer

Featuring Denis Witmer, MHS Second-Grade Teacher In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Milton Hershey School interviewed several teachers, across all three scholastic division, to recognize their important role within the...

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Joel Crowley

Featuring Joel Crowley, MHS Elementary Division Technology Innovation Teacher In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Milton Hershey School interviewed several teachers, across all three scholastic division, to recognize their important...

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Kelly Nickels

Featuring Kelly Nickels, MHS Seventh-Grade Teacher In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, Milton Hershey School interviewed several teachers, across all three scholastic division, to recognize their important role within the...

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Maintenance Staff Strives for Greatness in Coaching, Mentoring, and More

By Kiersta Jones, MHS Facilities Work Order Coordinator At the end of the day, I’m very proud to be working, coaching, and mentoring at Milton Hershey School because of the...

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Advice for Graduating Seniors from Milton Hershey School Graduates

As Milton Hershey School prepares for the Class of 2021’s Commencement, our seniors are reflecting on their time spent on campus and memories made as they look to the future....

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Milton Hershey School Everyday Hero: Nate Blake

MHS Everyday Hero: A campaign acknowledging employees at MHS who are often found behind the scenes and show up every day to make a difference in the lives of our...

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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...

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IT Staff Member Values Human Connections and School Mission

By Deborah McGrew, Information Technology Student Support Coordinator I started working at Milton Hershey School in 1999. In Information Technology, there are several smaller departments. My roles as an IT...

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Milton Hershey School Everyday Hero: Hilda Dimopoulos

MHS Everyday Hero: A campaign acknowledging employees at MHS who are often found behind the scenes and show up every day to make a difference in the lives of our...

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Working at Milton Hershey School is a “Badge of Honor”

By Chad Patterson, MHS Cook I worked in the restaurant industry for 13 years and decided to go to culinary school because I’d been a cook for well over 20...

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