What My Grandparents Mean to Me
By Daniel, an MHS junior As a young child, my grandparents’ house was always my favorite place to go. My family went there for most holidays and we ate, played...
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An Open Letter to the Grandparents Who Raised Me
By Haley, an MHS freshman Growing up, I didn’t have steady family support but my grandparents were always there. When my grandparents stepped up to the plate to fill the...
The Namesake of Gratitude: Milton’s Journey
After growing up in Miami, Florida, Milton was 12 years old when his family moved to Newark, New Jersey. While the city and schools he called home may have changed...
Motivated to Give
By Trevor, a freshman at MHS The Opening of School Assembly was the start of a brand new year. Everyone was able to reunite as an MHS family. Over the...
Lessons Learned From High Water
By Clare Ogle, a Milton Hershey School Houseparent Hershey and the surrounding areas have been flooded with so much rainwater this summer. The fact that the grass in my yard was...
5 Ways to Create a Healthy Back-to-School Routine This Year
Healthy habits set children up for success inside and outside the classroom. With back-to-school season in full swing, it’s important to create routines that are easy to maintain throughout the...
MHS First Day of School Photos Throughout the Decades
When it comes to the first day of school, some things never change. Throughout the decades, the first day of school is traditionally filled with new routines, new classrooms, new...
Split Schedule
By Kennedy, an MHS sophomore This summer, I went home for the first three weeks of break, and I worked for a summer day camp with kids in my hometown...
Dreaming Big: The Power of International Travel
Two MHS students reflect on the lessons they learned during an educational trip to Europe, including the ability to dream big. Bonds That Will Last a Lifetime By Diana, a...
You Reap What You Sow: Stories From the Front Lines
By Casey Ainsworth, MHS Middle Division Teacher As a teacher, you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders. You could probably place your face on the Atlas Statue because...