A special Milton Hershey School tribute: The MHS community is mourning the passing of Dr. Anthony “Tony” Colistra ’59 and celebrating a lifetime of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to...
Early Years: In 1796, Anna and Isaac Hershey purchased land and settled in the rural community of Derry Church, Pennsylvania. As their family grew, they built a new house in...
Early Beginnings: Music Takes Root (1910s) The roots of music at Milton Hershey School trace back to 1914, when Mr. Feese, director of the well-known Hershey Band, began visiting campus...
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is fitting to look back on an earlier milestone—the United States Bicentennial in 1976—when communities across the country marked it with...
On Friday, May 22, Founders Hall once again welcomed the Milton Hershey School community within its walls to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service...
When Procurement Manager Tammy Blose arrived at Milton Hershey School in July 1977, she was just eight years old. Her parents, Don and Sandy, had accepted roles as houseparents, and...
At the heart of Milton Hershey School’s rich history are two individuals whose dedication and compassion helped shape the school’s foundation—George and Prudence Copenhaver. Hired by Milton Hershey in 1909...
The Milton Hershey School Founders Day Assembly traditionally turns an ordinary school day into something special. Annually, it brings the MHS community together to honor Milton and Catherine Hershey for...
In December 1951, the Board of Managers officially received permission to change the name of Hershey Industrial School to Milton Hershey School. This decision was not made lightly; over the...
Central Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s was a landscape of farmland stretching for miles, with Horseshoe Pike, today’s Route 322, serving as the main road for farmers hauling their wagons west...
