A History of Music at Milton Hershey School
Early Beginnings: Music Takes Root (1910s) The roots of music at Milton Hershey School trace back to 1914, when Mr. Feese, director of the well-known Hershey Band, began visiting campus...
My MHS Blog
This is My MHS Story
The voices of Milton Hershey School are all distinct, but each extraordinary in their own way. MHS blog tells the stories of our extraordinary students, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors, and graduates. Read on to learn what brought them to MHS, the impact it has had, and the impact they hope to impart on the lives of others.
Keep up with the latest news and updates from the MHS community, on campus and beyond by signing up for our weekly community e-newsletter.
Looking Back at Milton Hershey School’s Bicentennial Celebration
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is fitting to look back on an earlier milestone—the United States Bicentennial in 1976—when communities across the country marked it with...
How I’ve Helped High Schoolers Explore Postsecondary Options as a College and Career Counselor
By Leigh Farrar-Freeman, Ph.D. As a Milton Hershey School College & Career Counselor, I guide MHS students to identify their strengths, uncover their passions, and grow their dreams. Families often...
Shaped by Faith, Called to Serve at Milton Hershey School
By Timothy Geynovich ’26 Faith has always been important to me, and I want to reflect on how God used Milton Hershey School to shape not only my future but...
Where Loss Met Purpose: My Journey at Milton Hershey School
By Princess Tommy ’26 My life has always felt like a ticking clock, steady and constant. Before I ever stepped onto campus, my small household of three, my mother, my sister, and I, were struggling...
The Harmony I Found at Milton Hershey School
By Layla Wright ’26 At four years old, I didn’t know the words of Our Pledge. But I knew what they meant. Every night, I waited for my mom to come home...
Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares How Finding Joy in Everyday Moments Shaped Her Outlook
By: Eden Newman, MHS Senior Juannah Pyne will graduate in June as a Milton Hershey School lifer, a distinction earned by students who complete at least 12 years of enrollment...
Why Career and Technical Education Is Important for Students
By Dan Phillips, Director of Career and Technical Education What Is Career and Technical Education? Career and Technical Education, or CTE, connects academic subjects to practical application. Instead of focusing...
Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares How MHS Became His Sense of Culture and Home
By: Eden Newman, MHS Senior Dakota Snyder will graduate in June as a Milton Hershey School lifer, a distinction earned by students who complete at least 12 years of enrollment...
Understanding Career and Technical Education Programs: What is CTE?
By Dan Phillips, Director of Career and Technical Education Defining Career and Technical Education Milton Hershey School parents and guardians often ask, what is a CTE class, and how is...