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Diversity and Inclusion Collection

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.


PennLive Highlights Milton Hershey School Staff in Black History Month Essay

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...

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Milton Hershey School Cultural Diversity Club Celebrates Leadership and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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...

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Milton Hershey School Visual and Performing Arts Student Develops a Sense of Belonging

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...

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Milton Hershey School Students Place in Cultural Essay Contest

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...

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Milton Hershey School Expert Shares 5 Tips for Talking to Young People about Juneteenth

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...

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Milton Hershey School Community Celebrates Cultural Week

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...

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Milton Hershey School Senior Learns to Use Her Voice

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...

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Milton Hershey School Teacher Celebrates Diverse Perspectives in Her History Classroom

By Kelly O’Brien, MHS Senior Division Teacher I’ve learned in my eight years of teaching social studies and history at Milton Hershey School that my job is always evolving, and...

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Milton Hershey School Celebrates Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During Black History Month

By A.J. Rinaldi, MHS Home Life Administrator As we reflect during Black History Month, we turn to Dr. Matin Luther King Jr. as an example of leadership, love, peace, humility,...

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Milton Hershey School Students Engage in Activities Focused on Dr. King’s Life

After the all-school assembly on Monday, Jan. 16, Milton Hershey School students and staff engaged in themed activities in classrooms and student homes focused on honoring the life and legacy...

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