200 Years of the Hershey Homestead
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...
Tag: Spartan Fame
Learn more about the 2026-27 annual school year theme, Spartan Fame.
Rewatch the AssemblyNew Milton Hershey School Flag Waves Spartan Pride
During the 2026 Milton Hershey School Opening of School Assembly, the room buzzed with anticipation as a new school flag was unveiled for the first time in 67 years. The...
The True Meaning of Spartan Fame
As we follow the examples of our founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, and carry their vision forward, every student and staff member faces a simple but powerful question: How will...
Taking the Stage at the Greatest School Assembly of the Year: MHS Students Reflect on Spartan Fame
On Monday, Aug. 17, the entire Milton Hershey School community gathered for the greatest school assembly of the year—the Opening of School Assembly. Together, we traveled through time with a...
Hollywood Comes to Milton Hershey School
On Monday, Aug. 17, a piece of Hollywood came to Milton Hershey School. Michael Moreland Milligan, who stars in the upcoming HERSHEY movie as William Henry “Lebbie” Lebkicher, Milton S....
Milton Hershey School Student-Athletes and Coaches Share a Preview of the Fall Sports Season
Now that the 2026-27 school year has officially begun, Milton Hershey School student-athletes have hit the fields and are ready to take on the fall season. Every student-athlete on the...
MHS Class of 2027 Begins Final Year with Senior Sunset Chapel and Pinning Ceremony
With a clock to remind them that time is precious and a compass pointing them toward their future, the Milton Hershey School Class of 2027 officially began its final year...
How Will You Add to Spartan Fame?
Opening of School Assembly Challenges Community to Live with Strength and Honor As the Milton Hershey School community filled GIANT Center for this year’s Opening of School Assembly, they walked...
Celebrating America’s Story and Milton Hershey School’s Legacy at Stars, Stripes, and Spartans: An America250 Celebration
Red, white, and blue dominated the color scheme as members of the Milton Hershey School community gathered for Stars, Stripes, and Spartans: An America250 Celebration, a special event commemorating the...