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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.


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...

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Milton Hershey School Releases the 2022-23 Annual Report

Milton Hershey School is pleased to share the 2022-23 Brown and Gold Annual Report. This report highlights the achievements of our students and staff and how they embraced the school...

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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...

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Milton Hershey School Staff Member Reflects on the Impact of the Charter Bus Program

By Hilda Dimopoulos, MHS Administrative Assistant and Charter Bus Monitor During my 25 years as a Milton Hershey School employee, there is nothing that I look forward to more than...

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A ‘Fiercely Compassionate’ Approach to Student Mental Health

By Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, MHS Psychologist How should educators see the children in their care? Whether they’re teaching, coaching, mentoring or treating them, perceptions of children are more critical than...

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Milton Hershey School Releases 2021-22 Annual Report

Milton Hershey School is proud to share the 2021-22 Brown and Gold Annual Report. This report showcases how the 2021-22 school year theme, Greater Together, energized our school community and...

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In Conversation with Andrea Elliott and Trymaine Lee at Milton Hershey School

On Monday, Nov. 14, Milton Hershey School welcomed Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, Andrea Elliott, New York Times investigative reporter and best-selling author, and Trymaine Lee ’96, MSNBC correspondent and podcast host,...

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It Takes a Village: Milton Hershey School is a Supportive Community

Featuring Sarah Pearson and Alyssa Hostetter, MHS Family Relations Counselors Milton Hershey School is more than a school. We are a community made up of teachers, administrators, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors,...

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Milton Hershey School Hosts Annual CORE Conference and Names National Award Winners

Milton Hershey School recently hosted the 2022 Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) National Conference in the newly-renovated Founders Hall. The conference—which was attended by MHS employees, staff from other residential...

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Founders Hall Auditorium: A Chapel, Performing Space, and So Much More

By Pastor William Ogle, MHS Director of Religious Programs I can remember the first time I walked into the Founders Hall Auditorium. In the fall of 2011, my wife and...

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