Christmas Memories
Both Milton and Catherine had very simple, meager childhoods, and Christmas for both was most likely celebrated with little fanfare. Yet, Milton Hershey recognized the holiday by giving each employee...
Tag: School History
Senior Suitcase Program
Milton and Catherine Hershey’s mission was to give students in the school, “real homes, real comforts, education, and training, so they would be useful and happy citizens.” Milton Hershey explained...
The Gift of Thanksgiving Traditions at Milton Hershey School
It is fitting that the Deed of Trust creating Hershey Industrial School was signed by Mr. and Mrs. Hershey on November 15, 1909—during the season of harvest and thanksgiving. Giving,...
Founders Day: Giving the Gift of Stock
In the fall of 1918, the big news of the world was World War I, waging since the summer of 1914. The war officially ended on Nov. 11, 1918. Two...
MHS Community Pays Tribute to Milton and Catherine Hershey During Annual Founders Week Assembly
During the 2018 Founders Week Assembly, the Milton Hershey School community gathered to reflect on founders Milton and Catherine Hershey and celebrate the school that more than 2,000 students call...
MHS Hosts Annual Founders Feast to Encourage Reflection and Community
On Sunday, Nov. 11, more than 2,000 Milton Hershey School students and staff gathered for the school’s annual Founders Feast—a special program and dinner that’s devoted to reflection and community....
Hershey Trust Company Announces Sale of Hershey Company Common Stock
Sale Further Diversifies Hershey School Trust Assets Hershey Trust Company today announced the sale of 4.5 million shares of The Hershey Company (HSY) common stock. Specifically, Hershey Trust Company reached...
Founders Day Tree Planting
The tradition of the senior class planting a tree for Founders Day began as a tribute to George Copenhaver, the first superintendent of Milton Hershey School. The first tree was...
Milton Hershey School Community Celebrates 100 Years of Founders’ Gift to School
During the month of November, the Milton Hershey School community will celebrate a big milestone—100 years since its founder Milton Hershey gifted his fortune to the school. Hershey placed 5,000...
Giving the Ultimate Gift
Each year, Milton Hershey School pays tribute to those alumni who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. During World War II more than 1,000 alumni served their country. Milton...