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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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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...

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Milton Hershey School Whole Child Expert Presents Tips to Engage Children Outdoors

Featuring MHS Assistant Director of Psychological Services Dr. Mike Valle Milton Hershey School’s 7,000-acre campus gives students ample opportunities to explore playgrounds, athletic fields, and green spaces. When students explore...

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Milton Hershey School Senior Appreciates Value of Athletics Program

By Jediah Pritz ’23, Office of Communications Intern Milton Hershey School students receive inspiration from teachers, administrators, and each other. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect on a fellow member...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares His Journey Forward

By Jediah Pritz ’23, Office of Communications Intern The designation of “lifer” is granted to Milton Hershey School graduating seniors who enrolled at MHS in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....

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Milton Hershey School Expert Shares 5 Tips for Talking to Young People about Juneteenth

By Allison Carrier, MHS Psychologist At MHS, our Sacred Values of positive spirit, commitment to mission, mutual respect, and integrity, are on the forefront of everything we do. These values...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer is Committed to Her Journey

Milton Hershey School has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade—or sometimes even earlier. At MHS, these students earn the distinction of being a “lifer”...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Ends One Journey and Starts Another

Milton Hershey School has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade—or sometimes even earlier. At MHS, these students earn the distinction of being a “lifer”...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Learned the Meaning of Family

Milton Hershey School has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade—or sometimes even earlier. At MHS, these students earn the distinction of being a “lifer”...

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Milton Hershey School Helps Lifer Prepare for Post-Graduation

Milton Hershey School has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade—or sometimes even earlier. At MHS, these students earn the distinction of being a “lifer”...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares the Skills He Gained

Milton Hershey School has had more than 600 alumni enroll in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade—or sometimes even earlier. At MHS, these students earn the distinction of being a “lifer”...

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