Houseparenting at Milton Hershey School through the Holidays
By Ashley Hoover, MHS Houseparent The holidays are upon us once again. The only place on Earth that can match the magic, beauty, and bustle of the North Pole at...
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Fostering an Environment of Leadership at Milton Hershey School
By Sharice Johnson, MHS Coordinator of Student and Staff Engagement Students do not become strong leaders by default. They become strong leaders by learning from the adults around them, whether...
A ‘Fiercely Compassionate’ Approach to Student Mental Health
By Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, MHS Psychologist How should educators see the children in their care? Whether they’re teaching, coaching, mentoring or treating them, perceptions of children are more critical than...
My Journey as a Student Athlete and Soccer Player at Milton Hershey School
By Gage Thomas, MHS Junior Being a member of Milton Hershey School’s soccer team has significantly shaped my experience as an MHS student. First and foremost, being a part of...
From One Milton Hershey School Graduate to Another: Thank You
By Pete Gurt ’85, MHS President On Aug. 19, 1985, Kimberly (Bishop) Elenberg enrolled at the best home and school on earth in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and on Nov. 18, 2022,...
What I’ve Learned as a Student Athlete at Milton Hershey School
By Megan Forthofer, MHS Senior Being a member of the field hockey team has shaped my Milton Hershey School experience by giving me an outlet, helping me to make new...
It Takes a Village: Milton Hershey School is a Supportive Community
Featuring Sarah Pearson and Alyssa Hostetter, MHS Family Relations Counselors Milton Hershey School is more than a school. We are a community made up of teachers, administrators, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors,...
Caregivers Often Need Care Too
By Laura Schmidt, MHS Director of Marketing Communications When a Milton Hershey School employee shares about their job or talks about where they work and the students they serve, often...
Milton Hershey School Houseparent Shares the Joy of Coming Home
By Sheldon Green ’88, MHS Houseparent I enrolled at Milton Hershey School on Jan. 3, 1981. Exactly 28 years later, I came home and started a new career with my...
From Houseparenting to Hiring at Milton Hershey School
By Jacqui Niel, MHS Houseparent Recruiter and Former MHS Houseparent When I started working at Milton Hershey School, I had no idea how I would fit in to what seemed...