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Milton Hershey School, Hersheypark, and World of Outlaws Collaborate to Enhance Student Experiences

Milton Hershey School and local sprint car teams came together on Thursday, May 11 for a day full of education and fun that culminated with the first-ever Hershey Sprint Car...

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Milton Hershey School Honors Parents/Sponsors with a Community Event and Awards Ceremony

Over the weekend, the Milton Hershey School community, including students, staff, parents/sponsors, alumni, and Hershey community partners, came together for a special event during Spring Family Weekend. On Saturday, May...

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Our Mother is a Milton Hershey School Houseparent and Our Hero

By Kayla and Lauryn Washington, Daughters of MHS Houseparents When our parents—Karen and Leno Washington—first became Milton Hershey School houseparents more than two decades ago, we were nine and two...

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Mock Interviews Prepare Milton Hershey School Students for the Future

Job interviews can be intimidating, especially the first time. Leaders from Milton Hershey School, The Hershey Company, and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts recently helped to prepare MHS seniors for post-graduation...

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The Importance of Family Engagement at Milton Hershey School

By Jay Garvey, MHS Family Relations Manager We like to think of Milton Hershey School as way more than a school—it’s a community that rallies to guide, mentor, and support...

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Milton Hershey School Hosts Go R.E.D. Reading Night to Promote Literacy

Dozens of elementary students returned to Milton Hershey School’s Memorial Hall last week, hours after school dismissed, to hear stories read by MHS alumni and interact with members of the...

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Milton Hershey School Partners to Provide Opportunities to Student-Athletes

By Malachi Thomas, MHS Senior Growing up in Southwest Philadelphia, I always knew that my mom—a single mother of two—did her best. Before I came to Milton Hershey School, we...

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Milton Hershey School Staff Member Reflects on the Impact of the Charter Bus Program

By Hilda Dimopoulos, MHS Administrative Assistant and Charter Bus Monitor During my 25 years as a Milton Hershey School employee, there is nothing that I look forward to more than...

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Milton Hershey School Girls’ Basketball Coach Helps Her Players Win On and Off the Court

By Tina Klotzbeecher-Thomas, MHS Head Girls’ Basketball Coach I’ve loved the game of basketball since I was young. After playing at Millersville University, where I met my husband, we knew...

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Milton Hershey School Welcomes Retirees for Luncheon and Founders Hall Tours

As a token of gratitude for Milton Hershey School employees who retire from the school, MHS hosts an annual retirees luncheon to celebrate their contributions in the classroom, student home,...

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