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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By: Katelyn Talmadge, Elementary Division Learning Assistant Teacher Most of us have been there. It’s getting later and later at night. We’re trying everything we can to have our son...
In a quiet office tucked in the Milton Hershey School Central Operations Facility, CAD and GIS Manager Charles Nguyen carries a presence that is humble and profound. His story is...
By Christopher Rich, MHS Senior Manager of Elementary Division Student Health Services When new students enroll at Milton Hershey School, they are not just joining a new school; they are...
Central Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s was a landscape of farmland stretching for miles, with Horseshoe Pike, today’s Route 322, serving as the main road for farmers hauling their wagons west...
Planning college tours is an exciting milestone—but it can also feel overwhelming without the right guidance. Many Milton Hershey School graduates are the first in their families to attend college,...
One hundred years ago, Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School) looked very different from the institution it is today. Fewer than 200 students were enrolled, and only a handful...
By Dave Barnes, Director of Home Life Services In today’s dynamic, educational landscape, developing student leadership skills is paramount for both personal and academic achievement. These skills empower students to...
By Veyda Ramos-Ramirez ’25 One of my favorite verses is found in the book of Luke, Chapter 28, Verse 12, and it reads “to whom much is given, much is...
This year, Milton Hershey School is going to reach a landmark moment more than a century in the making: the celebration of our 12,000th graduate. It’s a number that carries...
During the 2024 Opening of School Assembly, President Pete Gurt ’85 encouraged the entire Milton Hershey School community to Raise the Bar in a way meaningful. “The power for change...
