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March 3, 2020

Author Shares His Own Story of Overcoming Poverty with MHS Students

Despite a challenging upbringing filled with racism, abuse, and neglect, JT McCormick has used every circumstance in his life to be a better man and leader. He broke the cycle...

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Feb. 6, 2020

Milton Hershey School to Host Twitter Chat on Tuesday, Feb. 18

In honor of national Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Milton Hershey School is hosting a Twitter chat on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020. MHS is partnering with a national nonprofit...

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Jan. 22, 2020

‘Milton Hershey Day’ Recognized by Pennsylvania House of Representatives to Commemorate Milton Hershey School’s 110th Year

As part of the ongoing celebrations for Milton Hershey School’s 110th anniversary year, State Representative Tom Mehaffie of the 106th District delivered a special proclamation during the Jan. 22 Pennsylvania...

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Dec. 6, 2019

Milton Hershey School Partners with Manor College to Raise College Graduation Rates

On Monday, Dec. 2, Milton Hershey School secured a partnership with Manor College to support low-income, first-generation college students, including many MHS graduates. By signing a Memorandum of Understanding, Manor...

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Nov. 18, 2019

MHS Gathers at Annual Feast to Honor Founders and Encourage Senior Class

Founders Week Concludes with All-School Celebration and Senior Pinning Ceremony On Sunday, Nov. 17, Milton Hershey School students and staff gathered for the school’s annual Founders Feast – a special...

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Nov. 18, 2019

PA State Legislators Challenged to be MHS Ambassadors During Campus Visit

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, nearly two dozen members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Policy and Children & Youth Services Committees, toured Milton Hershey School and experienced first-hand the school’s...

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Nov. 12, 2019

Student Leadership Conference Focuses on Building Connections and Being Golden

On Saturday, Nov. 9, Milton Hershey School’s Senior Division Student Government Association (SGA) held its sixth annual leadership conference at Catherine Hall. Students heard firsthand leadership experiences and insights from...

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Oct. 8, 2019

MHS Eighth-Graders Learn Good Decision-Making During Freedom Writers Visit

On Monday, Oct. 7, two former students from the original Freedom Writers, Cynthia Ray, and Tony Becerra visited Catherine Hall to speak to Milton Hershey School eighth-grade students about making...

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March 29, 2019

Female Leaders Empower MHS Students to Achieve Success

In honor of Women’s History Month, four female leaders from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts visited with Milton Hershey School students and hosted a leadership workshop on campus. Each leader shared...

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Oct. 26, 2018

Milton Hershey School Honors Professionals for Commitment to Help Low-Income Children

Milton Hershey School admissions counselors recently held an appreciation event to honor the professionals who have formed partnerships to help low-income families learn more about the school. More than 25...

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