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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Milton Hershey School Student Home Celebrates Countdown to Christmas

December can be challenging for many Milton Hershey School students. Some go home for Thanksgiving and eagerly await Christmas break. The school hosts several special events, such as Milton’s Christmas...

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What a Chocolate Bar Means to a Milton Hershey School Graduate

By Katie Muir ’18 Through the years, chocolate has taken on many different meanings in my life. As a child, it represented a warm summer night making s’mores and catching...

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Role Models, Houseparents through Generations

Milton and Catherine Hershey created a home and school to give children in need a stable childhood. They communicated what they wanted the school to be in the Deed of...

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Milton Hershey School Compass Project Guides Moral Development

By Ododo Walsh ’98, Senior Director of Home Life Services In today’s rapidly changing world, academic excellence alone is not enough to prepare students for success. Students must develop several...

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The History of Birthday Celebrations at Milton Hershey School

Each year at Milton Hershey School, we celebrate the birthday of our founder Milton S. Hershey. These celebrations have been part of MHS tradition since the school’s early years and...

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Milton Hershey School Transition Dinners Prepare Students for New School Year

Milton Hershey School houseparents who will soon welcome new students recently met and shared a meal with those who will be in their care. Transition dinners are held annually before...

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