Making the Holidays Special at Milton Hershey School
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,...
Tag: Home Life
MHS Alumni Step Into the Heart of a Student Home During Homecoming
On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Elementary Division students and houseparents of student home Evergreen warmly welcomed Milton Hershey School alumni to their student home. They were invited to step back...
Milton Hershey School Celebrates Parents/Sponsors with Awards Ceremony
Milton Hershey School came together to celebrate outstanding parents/sponsors of students during Spring Family Weekend. On Saturday, May 11, MHS held a ceremony to recognize recipients of the 2025 Parent/Sponsor...
Milton Hershey School Seniors Share Their Experience as Roommates in Transitional Living Program
At the start of their senior year, Milton Hershey School seniors move from the student home setting into apartment-style buildings, like dorms or residence halls as part of the MHS Transitional...
Relief Houseparenting with the Augustines
Terry and Kathy Augustine were ready for something new. As they became empty nesters and entered retirement, they knew they wanted to spend the next phase of their lives giving...
A Life-Changing Education: The Impact of Milton Hershey School’s Home Life Program
Featuring Ododo Walsh ’98, MHS Senior Director of Home Life Services, and AJ Rinaldi, MHS Area Supervisor of Transitional Living Ododo Walsh ’98 and AJ Rinaldi are passionate about transforming...
Hiring Houseparents: A Sweet Career for Married Couples
There are careers, and then there are careers that make a difference. Just ask the Powers, Black, Cain, and Mason families who made Hershey, Pennsylvania, their home—all for different reasons...
Milton Hershey School Recognizes Parents/Sponsors During Awards Ceremony
Milton Hershey School came together to celebrate outstanding parents/sponsors of MHS students during Spring Family Weekend. On Saturday, May 11, MHS held a ceremony to recognize recipients of the 2024...
Milton Hershey School Houseparents are Professional Difference Makers
By Julie M. Reese, MHS Houseparent My husband, Gregory, and I believe wholeheartedly that we are difference-makers. Through our careers, we impact the lives of children at Milton Hershey School...
Milton Hershey School Theme Homes Help Students Perfect Skills
Residents of two Milton Hershey School student homes share a common interest in saving lives. Student home Union Canal and student home Grant have been designated as first responder theme...