MHS Teachers Prove to be Exceptional Innovators in their Field
Milton Hershey School teachers are innovators who think outside the box—which is one of the reasons students get an experience like no other when they enroll. During the second half...
Tag: COVID-19
MHS Welcomes Students Back to Campus
Milton Hershey School recently welcomed students back to campus for the second half of the 2020-21 school year. To excite our students while they begin virtual learning, MHS has planned...
Education Week Highlights MHS for Keeping Teacher Morale High During the Pandemic
Featuring Tara Valoczki, Elementary School Principal To help our teachers be at their best during the COVID-19 pandemic, Milton Hershey School has provided a host of unique wellness supports. Education...
MHS Teacher Shares Art Activities that Help Students Creatively Work Through Emotions
Featuring John Davis, MHS Art Educator and Gallery Coordinator Did you know that coloring, sketching, and creating can help with navigating emotions? As the pandemic continues to produce anxiety and...
2020: Exceptional Times, Exceptional People
For more than 111 years, Milton Hershey School has been the leader in effectively—and safely—educating children and providing opportunities for students to thrive inside and outside of the classroom. In...
Milton Hershey School Hosts Twitter Chat About the Importance of Mentoring in a Virtual World
The coronavirus pandemic and the idea of physical distancing has left many feeling anxious, isolated, and overwhelmed. In a recent survey of high school students released by America’s Promise Alliance,...
Milton Hershey School Hosts Twitter Chat About Navigating the College Search and Application Deadline Season During a Pandemic
High school seniors are approaching an important time of year—college application deadline season. Due to the pandemic, we all know the 2020-21 school year is proving to be different for...
MHS Senior Division VPA Creates Thankfulness Chain
This November, Milton Hershey School Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program created a “Thankfulness Chain” to showcase what students are most thankful for during this season. “The Thankfulness Chain was...
Why Parents/Sponsors are Thankful for Milton Hershey School
Parents/sponsors are a key part of the Milton Hershey School family. They want what is best for the children in their lives. Through a safe living environment, character development, and...
Milton Hershey School Hosts Twitter Chat with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
Children respond to stress in different ways. During an ongoing pandemic like COVID-19, a child’s caregiver—whether it’s a parent, teacher, or trusted adult—can all contribute to the child’s health and...