Catherine’s Passion for Philanthropy
After their marriage on May 25, 1898, Milton and Catherine Hershey settled into married life in Lancaster and became leading citizens. They both participated in a variety of social clubs...
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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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Facing My Fears and Embracing Change
By Samia, a junior at MHS As you begin to grow, things begin to change. That’s life. I enrolled at Milton Hershey School in 2009 during my third-grade year. It...
The Day My Future Changed With One Note
By Davan, a junior at MHS Heart racing, stomach-dropping to the floor, I remember the day I found an orange notice on my front door as bright as the sun...
The View From the Top
By Clare Ogle, an MHS Houseparent At the beginning of the school year, we decided to take our student home on a hike. We wanted to do something outside that...
Ashley’s Culinary Co-Op Experience at the MHS Bake Shop
After enrolling at Milton Hershey School in ninth grade, Ashley Smith gained a solid foundation of culinary skills through the school’s Career and Technical Education program. Now, she has the...
The Power of the Spark
When sparks happen in our lives, we have two choices: we can let them simmer and fade, or we can seize the moment. When Milton Hershey had the opportunity to...
You Matter: Empowering Students at the Start of the School Year
By Casey Ainsworth, an MHS Middle Division Teacher Summer is over and class is officially back in session. Transitioning from summer to the classroom can be a daunting task for...
The Benefits of Athletics and Sportsmanship
Whether it’s a competitive Friday night football game, intramural sports with elementary students, or after-school fitness and conditioning exercises, athletic programming teaches students to communicate with others, create goals, and...
The History of Hershey’s Cocoa Bean Football Game
Prior to 1943, Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School) and Hershey High School never had the opportunity to compete in football. To give the boys some friendly competition, the...
Milton Hershey’s Birthday: A Timeline of Celebrations
Over the years, Milton Hershey celebrated his birthdays with Hershey Industrial School students, Hershey employees, and local community members. From large gatherings full of music and entertainment to intimate dinners...