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Tag: Awards and Recognitions

Milton Hershey School Honors Rising Freshmen at the 2026 Promotion Ceremony

Milton Hershey School Middle Division students celebrated an important milestone during the Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony on Friday, June 12, 2026. Parents/sponsors, teachers, administrators, and other community members gathered in...

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Fourth Grade Students Celebrate Promotion to Middle Division

Milton Hershey School proudly recognized 123 fourth grade students as they marked a significant milestone during the 2026 Fourth Grade Promotion Ceremony, held in Founders Hall. Surrounded by family, parents/sponsors,...

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Why I Love Supporting Milton and Catherine Hershey’s Mission Through Law

When people ask me why I love working at Milton Hershey School, the answer is simple: purpose. Every day, I have the opportunity to use my skills in service of...

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MHS Staff Members Recognized for Commitment and Leadership

Milton Hershey School’s Jimmy Taylor and Sharon Henry were recently presented with Chairman’s Award for Excellence Medallions, honoring their longstanding commitment, integrity, and service to the school’s mission. Chairman Maria T. Kraus...

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MHS Houseparents Named CORE Houseparents of the Year

Milton Hershey School houseparents Victor and Gloria Brand have led their student home for 17 years with unwavering commitment and compassion. Many girls continue to seek their guidance after they...

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Milton Hershey School Board Chair Maria T. Kraus ’89 Honored as CORE Trustee of the Year

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...

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Milton Hershey School Teacher Named as Educator of the Year

Since she was a young girl, Milton Hershey School Senior Division English Teacher Emily Gallo has been passionate about providing students from low-income families with life-changing opportunities. More than 20 years...

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Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

At the 2024 Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) conference, Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to...

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Coalition of Residential Excellence Names Milton Hershey School Teacher Educator of the Year

When Tiera Reinert was 15 years old, she set a goal to become a Milton Hershey School teacher. She learned of the residential school while working at Hershey’s Chocolate World...

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Milton Hershey School Houseparent Honored as a Woman of Excellence

For some people, a job can feel like work. But, for Karen Washington, a Milton Hershey School houseparent, her job is a lifestyle worth the effort. On March 29, 2023,...

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