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Education and Service in Eastern Kentucky

Milton Hershey School is a pre-K through 12th grade private school in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where qualifying students from across the United States live and learn on a beautiful, state-of-the-art campus with all costs covered.

For three summers, MHS students and staff have traveled to Floyd County, Kentucky, to lend their hearts and hands to support local families while learning compassion, leadership, and service. Learn more about this unique service learning opportunity!

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Discover a Life-Changing Education

As part of our mission, MHS covers all costs for all students who attend. This includes tuition, housing, medical and dental care, as well as access to extracurricular activities and career-readiness programs.

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Fast Facts: Discover MHS

From top-tier academics to a nurturing, supportive home life, MHS offers every student the opportunity to find a future of fulfillment and purpose. Get a snapshot of what MHS is all about.

Academics

MHS consists of three divisions. Each one is structured to emphasize the specific needs of the ages it serves.

  • Elementary Division: Pre-K through Fourth Grade
  • Middle Division: Fifth through Eighth Grade
  • Senior Division: Ninth through 12th Grade

Home Life

All students are cared for in a loving, family-like environment with a group of peers of the same gender and of a similar age.

  • MHS has over 180+ student homes, each with eight to 12 students, led by 450+ houseparents.
  • Seniors live together in 10 Transitional Living apartment-style buildings to prepare them for independent living after graduation. Professional TL staff provide oversight and mentorship.

Campus Safety

MHS puts campus safety and security first. We employ a professionally trained staff dedicated to keeping students and staff safe. Our department has received and continues to receive nationally recognized public safety and security certifications.

Take a Virtual Tour

Navigate through our scenic campus, getting a closer look at our top-tier facilities, inside classrooms and student homes, and all that MHS has to offer. You can begin by clicking on the icon below.

Take the Next Step

Connect with a Regional Admissions Counselor

Connect with the MHS Admissions Counselor local to Eastern Kentucky!

Attend a Local Event

Join us for an upcoming event to learn how our school unlocks a world of possibilities.

Attend an On-Demand VOH

Watch our pre-recorded Virtual Open House featuring admissions counselors and students.

See Who Qualifies

Milton Hershey School does not discriminate in admissions or other programs and services on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, religious creed or disability. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.