Welcome Back: Gathering Around the Table
By Erica Clark, an MHS houseparent The table in our dining room is large. Actually, it’s a group of tables—five to be exact. We placed them together to create one...
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What I Learned About Myself and the World after Studying Abroad
By Laila, a senior at MHS Last year I had the most amazing experience of my life: I was part of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program and spent my entire...
Self-Improvement Month: Building the Character and Leadership Employers Value
In a 2014 CareerBuilder study, 77 percent of employers surveyed said “soft skills” associated with workers’ personalities are equally as important as job-related skills. Employers are looking for people who...
Milton Hershey’s Deep Connection to Lancaster, PA
On Sept. 13, 2016, the Lancaster Barnstormers commemorated Milton Hershey’s 159th birthday by giving out bobbleheads as part of Milton Hershey School night. The first 1,000 fans who entered the stadium...
Physical Fitness: The Road to a Long, Healthy and Productive Life
Many children from poverty come from an environment where it’s not safe to go outside and play. Without being physically active, these children may find themselves less engaged during the...
Milton Hershey and the City by the Bay
Our work in the school archives never fails to surprise and inspire us. Just when we think there is nothing new to discover, something unique comes to light. In this...
A Light-Handed Approach to Wildlife up Close
As we enjoy the last month of summer and the cooler temperatures of fall, the MHS campus is buzzing with activity. Close encounters with wildlife are inevitable as we spend...
What to Know About Enrolling and Transitioning Students to Milton Hershey School
With over 2,000 students have accepted enrollment at Milton Hershey School, more students than ever before have access to brighter futures through an exceptional education. And that number is expected...
10 Ways to Encourage Learning on the First Day of School
As students head back to school and into the classroom, teachers are faced with the all-important task of engaging them in the learning process. A little creativity goes a long...
What Does It Mean to be a Spartan?
In October 1935, the term “Spartans” first appeared in the student-written School Industrialist after being selected as the school mascot by the student body. Fortitude, courage, undaunted spirit and self-discipline...