At Milton Hershey School, diversity is in our DNA. Our commitment to inclusiveness and mutual respect is at the core of our programs and campus life. See how we lead the way in thought leadership.
On Aug. 6, five Milton Hershey School students were recognized by the Dauphin County Commissioners for their incredible entries in the Dauphin County Cultural Diversity Essay Contest. MHS fifth grader...
Five Milton Hershey School students recently captured Gold honors in the Greater Harrisburg Area National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). Maame Afia Asante, Malina Gangadin,...
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...
By Matthew Pierce, Senior Divison Social Studies Teacher, and Nate Martin, Head of Senior Division February is Black History Month. It’s known as a time to celebrate the contributions and...
During the Cultural Diversity Club meeting in January, students gathered to learn about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and discuss how his work and leadership continue to...
By Katharine Peters, MHS Senior When I enrolled at Milton Hershey School in eighth grade, I was blown away by the sheer variety of activities available to me and my...
The Dauphin County Commissioners recently recognized four Milton Hershey School students as winners of the board’s annual Cultural Essay Contest. Elizabeth Stedge and Amerah Coleman placed in the 6-10 age...
By Allison Carrier, MHS Psychologist At MHS, our Sacred Values of positive spirit, commitment to mission, mutual respect, and integrity, are on the forefront of everything we do. These values...
Milton Hershey School recently celebrated its students’ and staff members’ many backgrounds through Cultural Week: Unified In Diversity. The Student Government Association and Cultural Diversity Club teamed up to host...
By Jaelyn Lewis, MHS Senior Too often, people my age don’t realize the power of their own voice. On Jan. 16, 2023—Martin Luther King Jr. Day—I had the opportunity to...