Why I Love Supporting Milton and Catherine Hershey’s Mission Through Law
When people ask me why I love working at Milton Hershey School, the answer is simple: purpose. Every day, I have the opportunity to use my skills in service of...
Tag: Mentorship
Empowering Young Women Through the Girls Grace Event
By Eden Newman, MHS Senior When first enrolling at Milton Hershey School, you are told to find an activity, a club, or a way to get you involved in the...
I Found Family Through the Mentorship Program at Milton Hershey School
By Sophia Bradley, MHS Senior For many students at Milton Hershey School, the transition from Middle Division to Senior Division is one of excitement but can often bring a wave...
Helping New Students Soar: The Co-Pilot Program at Milton Hershey School
By Christopher Rich, MHS Senior Manager of Elementary Division Student Health Services When new students enroll at Milton Hershey School, they are not just joining a new school; they are...
Mrs. Jane Gurt Named YWCA Woman of Excellence
When Milton Hershey School student Lydia Frimpong was 7 years old, she couldn’t help but notice Jane Gurt’s presence on campus. To Lydia, Mrs. Gurt was larger than life, and...
Quadriyyah Abdul-Aziz ’15
When new middle schoolers make their way across the Milton Hershey School campus for the first time, Quadriyyah is immediately drawn to them. They radiate an all too familiar sense...
A Life-Changing Education: Lessons on Mentorship from a Milton Hershey School Houseparent
By Rachelle Barrs, MHS Houseparent I wholeheartedly believe every child deserves a dependable and uplifting trusted adult to turn to for guidance and support. After joining the Milton Hershey School...
Milton Hershey School Teacher Named as Educator of the Year
Since she was a young girl, Milton Hershey School Senior Division English Teacher Emily Gallo has been passionate about providing students from low-income families with life-changing opportunities. More than 20 years...
Milton Hershey School Mentor Program Forms Strong Bonds
Milton Hershey School’s Mentoring Our Leaders’ Development Program (M.O.L.D.) is designed to build strong bonds between students and staff. As a bonus, the mentor program can also help students enhance...
Milton Hershey School Senior Hosts Event to Honor Lifetime Students
On Wednesday, May 31, Milton Hershey School gathered its 18 lifers who are preparing to graduate this June to honor their nearly 12 years of schooling at MHS. These students...