Milton Hershey School Retirees Honored during Annual Luncheon
On Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, 209 retired employees of Milton Hershey School were recognized at the annual Retirees’ Holiday Luncheon at Hershey Lodge. It was a time to come together...
Tag: School History
MHS Teacher Pays Tribute to Veterans in Nationally Published Lesson Plan
Milton Hershey School’s high school social studies teacher, Megan Kopp’s lesson plan to reinvigorate how World War I is introduced in classrooms was published nationally this week by National History...
Live Stream Event: 2019 Founders Week Assembly
On Monday, Nov. 11, the Milton Hershey School community will be honoring its founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, at the 2019 Founders Week Assembly*. The assembly will take place at...
MHS Third-Grade Students Hold “Be Golden” Lemonade Stand for Charity
On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Milton Hershey School third-graders held a lemonade stand during all student lunches to raise money for charity and put into action the MHS Be Golden theme...
The Tradition of Hospitality Started by Milton and Catherine Hershey
Milton and Catherine Hershey created the rich tradition of hospitality in their lives and extended it to Milton Hershey School. The town of Hershey and the school were both created...
Combining Science and Art: The History of Horticulture at MHS
Horticulture is defined as the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants. At Milton Hershey School, students have been embracing this combination of art and science...
Milton Hershey School — 110 Years and Counting
Since our founding in 1909, Milton Hershey School has been helping young people break the cycle of poverty. For 110 years and counting, MHS has been a place where students’...
MHS Freshmen Explore History’s Triumphs and Tragedies on National History Day
On Friday, Jan. 25, Milton Hershey School freshmen participated in the school’s third-annual National History Day competition. Students selected an individual, idea, or event in history and conducted research in...
5 Winter Traditions at Milton Hershey School
When Milton and Catherine Hershey founded Milton Hershey School, they wanted students to have proper recreation and plenty of opportunities to stay active. The winter time was no exception. Ice...
MHS Students Share Their Favorite Holiday Traditions
Throughout November and December, Milton Hershey School is filled with holiday magic as students come together as a community to create memories and traditions. Some of these traditions go back...