The Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) honored Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board Chairman and alumna Maria T. Kraus ’89 with the CORE Trustee of the Year Award at its annual...
The Milton Hershey School Founders Day Assembly traditionally turns an ordinary school day into something special. Annually, it brings the MHS community together to honor Milton and Catherine Hershey for...
The Milton Hershey School campus came alive from Oct. 23–26, 2025, as alumni, students, staff, and their families gathered for a much-anticipated Homecoming Weekend filled with connection, tradition, and fresh...
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Elementary Division students and houseparents of student home Evergreen warmly welcomed Milton Hershey School alumni to their student home. They were invited to step back...
By Pete Gurt ’85, MHS President This year, Milton Hershey School is going to reach a landmark moment more than a century in the making: the celebration of our 12,000th...
Milton Hershey School Senior Division students recently received career and life advice from two alumni whose post-graduation journeys put them on the national stage. Deesha Dyer ’95 and Trymaine Lee...
James E. Hanawalt ’65 and John B. Hanawalt ’70 recognized for community leadership Milton Hershey School has named James E. Hanawalt ’65 and John B. Hanawalt ’70 as the 2025...
More than 55 years have passed since John and James Hanawalt earned their Milton Hershey School diplomas, James in 1965 and John in 1970. They came to the school on...
From April 4-6, 2025, Milton Hershey School hosted Alumni Fellowship Weekend, bringing together generations of Spartans to celebrate shared memories, enduring friendships, and a commitment to the school’s mission. Throughout...
By Douglas I. Oliver ’93, Milton Hershey School 2024 Alumnus of the Year I vividly remember the moment I realized I had the potential for success. I was with my...