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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.

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...

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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...

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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,...

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A Life-Changing Education: How an MHS Eleventh Grader Focuses on Life’s Possibilities

Before enrolling at Milton Hershey School, Joshua “Ryan” Ryan’s life lacked stability. He and his family moved often. At his last school, in Maryland, he felt unsafe. Shootings, fights, and...

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Milton Hershey School Senior Commits to Raising the Bar

By Hayden Cline, MHS Senior We are our founders’ legacy. I am thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Hershey for giving me hope and a hunger for new opportunities to break...

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MHS Students Help Child Cancer Patients Through Mini-THON

About 250 Milton Hershey School students put others in focus and raised $55,826.40 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital.  The annual Mini-THON, modeled after the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance...

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Milton Hershey School Students Take Home Major Career and Technical Education Wins

Milton Hershey School Middle and Senior Division students recently participated in several competitions focused on showcasing their skills across diverse career fields. They raised the bar by earning numerous accolades...

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Hershey Bears Distribute Bears and More to Milton Hershey School Students

On Feb. 7, 2025, several Hershey Bears players visited Memorial Hall and brought smiles to students’ faces as they distributed stuffed animals to Elementary Division kids. Their visit was in...

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Milton Hershey School Students Raise the Bar with Pride

By Zarabelle Williams, MHS Seventh Grade Student A good student takes failure to heart, but a better student uses failure to their advantage. I have observed that, like other students,...

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Milton Hershey School Celebrates Success, Recommits to Raising the Bar in 2025 

Milton Hershey School students, faculty, and staff kicked off the second half of the school year by reflecting on past successes and focusing on how they will Raise the Bar...

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