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...
Tag: Health and Wellness
Milton Hershey School Hosts Twitter Chat About Stress During the Pandemic
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...
A History of Student Health Services Provided for the Milton Hershey School Community
Featuring Chris Rich, MHS Senior Manager of Student Health Services Shortly after marrying Milton S. Hershey, Catherine Hershey joined and was an active member of Lancaster Charity Society, an organization...
TL Supervisor Inspires Milton Hershey School Students to Commit to Health and Fitness
By Jonathan Small, Transitional Living Area Supervisor Growing up, my dad was nicknamed “Peter Pan” because of his youthful energy and focus on fitness. I always thought that was a...
MHS Parent/Sponsor Plays Important Role in Student’s Success
Milton Hershey School encourages parents/sponsors to be active members in their student’s success at MHS. According to houseparents Clinton and Jill Singletary, parent/sponsor Catherine [Cait] Gabriel is an exceptional role...
MHS Health and Wellness Update from the President
I hope you’ve been keeping safe and healthy during these challenging times. As we continue to care for and educate students amid the challenging realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, I...
Milton Hershey School Health Center Provides for Daily Needs During Pandemic
Featuring Jamie Byerly, MHS Director of Nursing and Medical Services At Milton Hershey School, students’ medical, dental, psychological, behavioral, and social work needs are met on campus at the Health...
The Importance of Staff Mental Health and Self-Care During a Pandemic
Featuring Danielle Budash, MHS Licensed Psychologist To kick off the 2020-21 school year, the Milton Hershey School Elementary Division Psychological Services team provided training for teachers centered around the importance...
Walktober Begins for Employees at Milton Hershey School
This October, Milton Hershey School is encouraging employees to participate in Walktober and be active with a 31-day online fitness program that monitors steps and physical activity. Starting on Oct. 1,...
Milton Hershey School Food Services Shifts Meals During Pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Milton Hershey School continues to provide a whole child care to more than 2,000 students. MHS believes providing for the daily needs of all students is...