Milton Hershey School Senior Commits to Raising the Bar
By Hayden Cline, MHS Senior We are our founders’ legacy. I am thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Hershey for giving me hope and a hunger for new opportunities to break...
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Relief Houseparenting with the Augustines
Terry and Kathy Augustine were ready for something new. As they became empty nesters and entered retirement, they knew they wanted to spend the next phase of their lives giving...
A Life-Changing Education: How the Hartman Supply Center Provides for MHS Students
Featuring Chris Smith, MHS Sophomore For children living in poverty, clothing and food insecurity—combined with a lack of access to hygiene products—can have a significant impact on their overall health....
A Life-Changing Education: Making an Impact as Houseparents at Milton Hershey School
By Rodney and Aimee Sonderman Nearly 26 years ago, during a visit to Hersheypark, we took a trolley ride that would change our lives. On the Hershey Trolley Works tour,...
A Life-Changing Education: Career and Technical Education at Milton Hershey School
By Maya Garcia, MHS Sophomore I was touring Milton Hershey School as I was entering my freshman year of high school when several large medical CPR manikins caught my eye....
Milton Hershey School Students Raise the Bar with Pride
By Zarabelle Williams, MHS Seventh Grade Student A good student takes failure to heart, but a better student uses failure to their advantage. I have observed that, like other students,...
A Life-Changing Education: How Milton Hershey School Supports Our Students, Graduates, and Their Families
Featuring Sarah Pearson, MHS Family Relations Counselor, and Bob Ebert, MHS Senior Director of Graduate Programs for Success At Milton Hershey School, the transformative power of education extends far beyond...
A Life-Changing Education: Lessons on Mentorship from a Milton Hershey School Houseparent
By Rachelle Barrs, MHS Houseparent I wholeheartedly believe every child deserves a dependable and uplifting trusted adult to turn to for guidance and support. After joining the Milton Hershey School...
A Life-Changing Education: Career-Focused Education at Milton Hershey School
By Tara Valoczki, Sr. Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment At Milton Hershey School, our Career-Focused Education programming helps students build a future beyond their imagination. Our Curriculum, Instruction, and...
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Man Who Is More Than His Dream
By Douglas I. Oliver ’93, Milton Hershey School 2024 Alumnus of the Year Today, maybe more than any other day of the year, challenges us to think deeply—not just about...