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 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,...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Featuring Ododo Walsh ’98, MHS Senior Director of Home Life Services, and AJ Rinaldi, MHS Area Supervisor of Transitional Living Ododo Walsh ’98 and AJ Rinaldi are passionate about transforming...
Agricultural and Environmental Education (AEE) at Milton Hershey School is more than a program—it is a bridge. AEE connects the school to our founders’ vision of engaging students in agricultural...
By Lorraine (Hissick) Romberger ’83, MHS Alumni Relations Director I love Milton Hershey School— a place that has been with me every step of my journey. As I reflect on...
