How New Students Are Raising the Bar Across Campus
Each year, new students at Milton Hershey School begin their journey with excitement, nerves and hope for what lies ahead. This year, first-year students didn’t just settle in—they raised the...
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Learn more about the annual school year theme, Raise the Bar. The MHS community will continue to reach new heights together.
Milton Hershey School Celebrates End of a Raise the Bar Year
Students and staff at Milton Hershey School celebrated a Raise the Bar year as the community closed out the 2024-25 school year. The Class of 2025 also participated in several...
Milton Hershey School Celebrates Class of 2025 and 12,000th Graduate
On Sunday, June 15, the Milton Hershey School community celebrated 205 members of the Class of 2025 during the annual commencement ceremony at GIANT Center. The event also commemorated 12,000...
Milton Hershey School Promotes Eighth Graders to High School
On Friday, June 13, Milton Hershey School eighth grade students gathered in Catherine Hall to mark a meaningful milestone—their final celebration as Middle Division students and the beginning of their...
MHS Custodian Raises the Bar Through Student Connections
During the 2024 Opening of School Assembly, President Pete Gurt ’85 encouraged the entire Milton Hershey School community to Raise the Bar in a way meaningful. “The power for change...
First MHS Female Pole Vaulter to Take 4th in State Competition
Lucille Heuermann, a junior at Milton Hershey School, not only raised the bar this year, but she also leaped over it higher than most other students in the state. Heuermann’s...
Milton Hershey School Memorial Day Assembly Honors Those Whose Courage Cost Everything
On Friday, May 23, the Milton Hershey School community gathered in solemn reflection in Founders Hall Auditorium to honor the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for America’s freedom....
Radio Host Delilah Visits Milton Hershey School to Inspire Students and Connect with Houseparents
Known as “The Queen of Sappy Love Songs,” Nighttime Radio Host Delilah loves a feel-good story. Nothing makes Delilah feel better than stories of people impacting children’s lives. That’s why...
Saquon Barkley Encourages Milton Hershey School Community to Raise the Bar
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley surprised the Milton Hershey School community during a special assembly held on Tuesday, April 22. He encouraged students to Raise the Bar on upcoming...
A Life-Changing Education: MHS Senior Raises the Bar in Achieving U.S. Air Force Academy Dream
At the 2024 Opening of School Assembly (OSA), the story of Milton Hershey School senior Josh Gibb showcased the impact of Career-Focused Education at the school. In a video feature,...