Abigail “Abbey” Johnson ’06
For Abigail “Abbey” Johnson ’06, Milton Hershey School is the foundation of what it means to have a healthy community. What she learned and experienced as a student at MHS...
Tag: Health and Wellness
How to Establish and Maintain a Long-Lasting Healthy Lifestyle
MHS has been helping children and teens become self-motivated about health and wellness for 110 years and counting For adults, children, and teenagers alike, the benefits of establishing a healthy...
MHS Elementary Students Set Goals in After-School Exercise Club
Committing to a consistent health and wellness routine can be difficult, but for Milton Hershey School elementary students, it’s all about having fun. For the past six years, the MHS...
10 Ways to Commit to a Healthy Lifestyle This Winter
A healthy lifestyle has several short and long-term benefits, including academic success, mental well-being, reduced risk for disease, improved moods, and higher energy levels. However, across the country, many families...
Holly Dixon ’17
Holly Dixon ’17 was in eighth grade when she enrolled at Milton Hershey School from Curwensville, Pennsylvania. She learned about MHS through a guidance counselor at her school. “My dad...
MHS Senior Enhances Physical and Mental Well-Being by Enlisting in the Military
For Jordan Edmonds, a Milton Hershey School senior, enlisting in the Army National Guard is a family tradition. “My grandfather was in the Army National Guard for Pennsylvania, so I’ve...
Football Teaches MHS Eighth-Grader an Important Lesson About Growth
By Marcus, an MHS eighth grader Marcus Rodriguez enrolled at Milton Hershey School in second grade after one of his parents was incarcerated. Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it took time...
An MHS Food Bank with an Intention
Across the United States, 1 in 6 children may not know where they will get their next meal. At Milton Hershey School, we are thankful to be able to provide...
Health Care at Milton Hershey School
When Milton and Catherine Hershey founded The Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School) in 1909, they wanted to provide a healthy environment as well as proper medical care for...
5 Ways to Create a Healthy Back-to-School Routine This Year
Healthy habits set children up for success inside and outside the classroom. With back-to-school season in full swing, it’s important to create routines that are easy to maintain throughout the...