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Sept. 21, 2026

The Life and Legacy of Dr. Anthony “Tony” Colistra ’59

A special Milton Hershey School tribute: The MHS community is mourning the passing of Dr. Anthony “Tony” Colistra ’59 and celebrating a lifetime of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to...

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Sept. 21, 2026

Milton Hershey School Welcomes Alumni Home for 2026 Homecoming Weekend

The Milton Hershey School community welcomed Spartans back to campus for the 2026 Homecoming Weekend, held Sept. 17-20. Hosted in partnership with the MHS Alumni Association, the annual celebration brought...

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Sept. 14, 2026

New 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...

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Aug. 31, 2026

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...

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Aug. 24, 2026

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....

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Aug. 24, 2026

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...

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Aug. 19, 2026

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...

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Aug. 17, 2026

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...

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Aug. 12, 2026

Milton Hershey School President Named to CPBJ 300 List of Influential Leaders

Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 has been recognized as one of Central Pennsylvania’s most influential leaders by the Central Penn Business Journal (CPBJ). Gurt was included in the...

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Aug. 11, 2026

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...

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