My Day 1: Teaching at Milton Hershey School
By Dave Bruce, MHS Middle Division Teacher When I think back to my first year teaching at Milton Hershey School, I have so many memories. But when I think back...
By Dave Bruce, MHS Middle Division Teacher When I think back to my first year teaching at Milton Hershey School, I have so many memories. But when I think back...
By William Olson, MHS Sophomore Enrolling at Milton Hershey School in sixth grade from Edinboro, Pennsylvania, I struggled to transition to my new environment. After about a year at MHS,...
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stated, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” At Milton Hershey School, we use Dr. King’s words to...
By Braylen Campbell, MHS Fourth-Grader When I arrived at my Milton Hershey School student home on enrollment day, I couldn’t believe how big it was and that I would get...
By Jaison Nieves ’22, MHS Alumnus During the five years I attended Milton Hershey School, I’ve changed and grown beyond what I thought was possible—because I was encouraged to face...
By Wyatt Oatman ’22, MHS Alumnus My story at Milton Hershey School began in October 2016, when I was a seventh-grader, with a single understanding of the word family. I...
By Joel Smith ’02, MHS Houseparent Developing my style of houseparenting came from my houseparents. They helped me so much and led me to become a more responsible person. They...
By Myron McCurdy ’82, MHS Elementary Division Home Life Administrator My siblings and I lost our father and our mother, so when I first came to Milton Hershey School, I...
Milton Hershey School has had more than 600 alumni enroll in either kindergarten or first grade—or sometimes even earlier. At MHS, these students earn the distinction of being a “lifer”...
During Spring Family Weekend, four outstanding Milton Hershey School parents/sponsors were honored with the 2022 Parent/Sponsor of the Year Award. These recipients were recognized for their exceptional commitment and dedication...