The Hartmans and the Main
The Deed of Trust, which created The Hershey Industrial School, stipulated that all students admitted, “shall be fed with plain, wholesome food; plainly, neatly, and comfortably clothed, without distinctive dress,...
Tag: School History
MHS Student House Projects
In an April 1924 interview for McClures Magazine, Milton Hershey described his vision to prepare students for life by giving them useful training: “We want to help boys of the...
MHS Preserves Historic Newspaper Article Announcing Milton Hershey’s Gift of Philanthropy
November 13, 2018, marks the 100th anniversary of Milton Hershey’s decision to ensure the well-being and future of Milton Hershey School in perpetuity. He placed the bulk of his fortune,...
The Evolution of Technology at MHS
When creating The Hershey Industrial School, now Milton Hershey School, Mr. Hershey felt strongly that the students should learn by doing. Along with technical and practical instruction, throughout history, technology...
Milton Hershey’s Gift that Amazed the World
November 13, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of Milton Hershey’s decision to ensure the well-being and future of Milton Hershey School in perpetuity. He placed the bulk of his fortune—5,000...
Health Care at Milton Hershey School
When Milton and Catherine Hershey founded The Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School) in 1909, they wanted to provide a healthy environment as well as proper medical care for...
Milton Hershey School Inducts Top Alumni into 2018 Spartan Hall of Fame
Milton Hershey School honored its newest group of distinguished alumni on Friday, Sept. 21, before fellow graduates and guests, for its 2018 Spartan Hall of Fame Awards. The ceremony celebrated...
MHS Alumni Celebrate Being “Always a Spartan” During 2018 Homecoming Weekend
Always a Spartan – that was the theme of the 2018 homecoming weekend as hundreds of Milton Hershey School alumni returned to campus Sept. 21 through 23. Alumni, students, staff,...
Live Stream Event: 2018 Founders Week Assembly
On Monday, Nov. 12, the Milton Hershey School community will be honoring its founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, at the 2018 Founders Week Assembly*. The assembly will take place at...
First Cottage Homes
When Milton and Catherine Hershey founded the Hershey Industrial School (now Milton Hershey School), they specifically created a true home and school environment. The boys lived and had classes in...