Helping Children Cope with Grief
By Kristen Lavery, MHS Psychologist As we begin a new year, it’s as important as ever to remember the millions of kids across our country coping with grief. In fact,...
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Whole Child Care Collection
As leaders in holistic education, Milton Hershey School staff believe providing for students’ daily needs is essential to their success. See how we lead the way in thought leadership.
A Life-Changing Education: From a Small Town to Big Possibilities
By Chasity Cornett, MHS Junior I enrolled at Milton Hershey School on Jan. 15, 2024. My journey started in the Appalachian Mountains, where people admire its fresh air and various...
Anna (Marhefka) Pistory ’14
Anna can vividly remember the train ride that carried her to Hershey, Pennsylvania, from East Hampton, Massachusetts. While many fellow passengers likely boarded for a routine trip to a familiar...
A Life-Changing Education: How the Hartman Supply Center Provides for MHS Students
Featuring Chris Smith, MHS Sophomore For children living in poverty, clothing and food insecurity—combined with a lack of access to hygiene products—can have a significant impact on their overall health....
Jacob Wadsworth ’08
At 13 years old, Jacob knew he wanted to be a Milton Hershey School student. With an alcoholic father and an incarcerated mother, Jacob was forced to grow up fast....
A Life-Changing Education: The Impact of Milton Hershey School’s Home Life Program
Featuring Ododo Walsh ’98, MHS Senior Director of Home Life Services, and AJ Rinaldi, MHS Area Supervisor of Transitional Living Ododo Walsh ’98 and AJ Rinaldi are passionate about transforming...
Milton Hershey School’s Commitment: Putting Children at the Heart of Education
In a New York Times interview in 1923, Milton Hershey said that children “are the future itself growing up before our eyes.” A century later, this quote remains at the...
Milton Hershey School Welcomes Former CHS Students
During a recent Milton Hershey School enrollment day, two children made history by becoming the first Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning students to enroll at MHS. Kingston Wilson and...
Milton Hershey School Students Learn about Wholesome Food from Penn State Health
In the Milton Hershey School Deed of Trust, founder Milton S. Hershey wrote that “All children admitted to the School shall be fed with plain, wholesome food; plainly, neatly, and...
Milton Hershey School Whole Child Expert Presents Tips to Engage Children Outdoors
Featuring MHS Assistant Director of Psychological Services Dr. Mike Valle Milton Hershey School’s 7,000-acre campus gives students ample opportunities to explore playgrounds, athletic fields, and green spaces. When students explore...