Celebrating Joy and Community Spirit During the Holidays at Milton Hershey School
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:...
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Milton Hershey School Celebrates the Holidays with Milton’s Christmas Workshop
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...
Milton Hershey School Embraces Family Moments at Gertrude Gurt Family Center
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...
Milton Hershey School’s Visual and Performing Arts Program Rings in the Holidays
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...
Houseparenting at Milton Hershey School through the Holidays
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...
MHS Psychologist Helps Families Prepare for the Holidays with Mental Health Tips
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,...
Milton Hershey School Reveals Christmas Cookie Recipes
Christmas is a special time for any child, and it is no different at Milton Hershey School. MHS students, whether they are at school or in their student home, enjoy...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Shares Fun, Educational Activities for the Holidays
By Nora Hollobaugh, MHS Elementary Division Teacher During the holiday season, parents and students are looking for activities that will entertain them while home on school break. As an educational...
The Gift of Milton’s Christmas Workshop
The holidays are a magical time at Milton Hershey School. One annual holiday tradition is Milton’s Christmas Workshop, an event where students of all ages shop for Christmas gifts for...
Milton Hershey School Students Share Their 2021 New Year’s Resolutions
As Milton Hershey School embarks on a new year, we look forward to the positive new beginnings it will bring to our school and community. To celebrate, we asked some...