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This is My MHS Story

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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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...

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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...

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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...

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Part Three: The Transition

By Tennille, an MHS parent/sponsor During his first few days at MHS, Landon was doing great. It was new and exciting—he had new friends, new toys, and a new school!...

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The Battles I Won to Get to Senior Year

By Thalia, a senior at MHS One of the biggest eye openers of my life happened on July 11th, 2016—my Enrollment Day at Milton Hershey School. It was so surreal...

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Starting Senior Year Strong: Words of Advice

By Lester, a senior at MHS Senior year — it’s the ever-looming conclusion that everybody in high school has been waiting for. Even now, as I prepare to start my...

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How to Stay Persistent and Make Your Mark During Senior Year

By Rachel, a senior at MHS As a child who grew up in an environment with little to no support, I learned how to support myself, how to defend myself,...

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Airports and Houseparenting

By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent I think airports are some of the happiest and saddest places on the planet. The same is true of train stations and hospitals. Think...

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Staying Active This Summer

By Ty’John, a junior at MHS At home, my environment isn’t the best. There are drug dealers on corners, little kids doing whatever they want with no parents, and every...

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Finding Confidence: Cassidy’s Internship at the PA State Capitol

Cassidy Brown, an MHS senior, completed her internship at the Pennsylvania State Capitol in July 2018 as part of the Spartan Internship program. With a passion for journalism and political...

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