At Milton Hershey School, the holiday season isn’t just about lights and decorations—it’s about creating moments that students will carry with them for a lifetime. Across campus, traditions old and...
By Pastor Will Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs The Christmas message is simple, but powerful. The Light of the World came into our broken world to endure all of...
By Dan and Vanessa Medlin, MHS Houseparents The holiday season at Milton Hershey School is one of our favorite times of the year. It’s a chance to slow down, celebrate traditions,...
Milton Hershey School is a special place all year, but a unique type of magic flows through the campus during the holiday season. Alumni have fond memories of their Christmases...
By Pete Gurt ’85, MHS President Though I like to say that every day is a Breakthrough day in Hershey, Pa., I have three favorite seasons at Milton Hershey School:...
At Milton Hershey School, the holiday season is a magical time for staff and students. The weeks leading up to Christmas are filled with beloved traditions—like Milton’s Christmas Workshop. With...
By Jay Garvey, MHS Family Relations Manager In early 2022, the Milton Hershey School Family Relations team opened the Gertrude Gurt Family Center as a landing space on campus to...
The holidays at Milton Hershey School are a very special time for students, staff, and the broader community. From holiday decorations to student home Christmas dinners, the MHS campus is...
By Ashley Hoover, MHS Houseparent The holidays are upon us once again. The only place on Earth that can match the magic, beauty, and bustle of the North Pole at...
By Kristen Parys, Ph.D., NCSP, MHS Psychologist The holiday season can be filled with joy, but it also can be stressful and challenging for some. Whether families are navigating change,...