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Oct. 28, 2025

Milton Hershey School Welcomes Alumni for 2025 Homecoming Weekend

The Milton Hershey School campus came alive from Oct. 23–26, 2025, as alumni, students, staff, and their families gathered for a much-anticipated Homecoming Weekend filled with connection, tradition, and fresh...

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Oct. 28, 2025

MHS Alumni Step Into the Heart of a Student Home During Homecoming

On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Elementary Division students and houseparents of student home Evergreen warmly welcomed Milton Hershey School alumni to their student home. They were invited to step back...

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Oct. 21, 2025

Spartan Girls Volleyball Makes History with First-Ever District Playoff Appearance

The Spartan volleyball team has made history at Milton Hershey School by advancing to the district playoffs for the first time. This milestone is more than a victory on the...

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Oct. 10, 2025

Renowned Christian Artist Blessing Offor Inspires MHS Community

On Saturday, October 4, Milton Hershey School students and staff traded their usual Chapel seats in Founders Hall for blankets and lawn chairs, gathering for a special outdoor experience featuring...

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Oct. 6, 2025

Shaquille O’Neal Makes a Sweet Stop in Hershey

Shaquille O’Neal brought his larger-than-life energy—and his Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies—to Hershey for a day full of inspiration and fun, making memorable stops at Hersheypark and Milton Hershey School (MHS).   O’Neal...

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Sept. 30, 2025

Milton Hershey School Charts Bold Path to 2034 with New Strategic Framework

Milton Hershey School has launched a bold new strategic plan—The GIFT Strategic Framework—that will guide our mission and impact through 2034, marking the 125th anniversary of the Deed of Trust....

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Sept. 16, 2025

MHS Students Earn Certifications, Learn Real-World Skills Through Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Milton Hershey School student Ava Lines, a member of the Class of 2027, believes that to succeed in life, you must be willing to learn new things.  Lines and 14...

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Sept. 16, 2025

Youngest Scholars Celebrate Milton Hershey’s Birthday with Cake, Cards, and Reflection

MHS Elementary Division students recently celebrated what would have been Milton Hershey’s 168th birthday with a mix of fun, learning, and reflection. From pre-kindergarten through fourth grade, classrooms were filled...

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Aug. 26, 2025

MHS Community Celebrates 82nd Cocoa Bean Game with Tailgate and Watch Party

The Milton Hershey School community came together in a big way on Friday, Aug. 22, to cheer on the Spartan football team during the annual Cocoa Bean Game, a rivalry...

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Aug. 25, 2025

Milton Hershey School Students Recognized in Cultural Diversity Essay Contest

On Aug. 6, five Milton Hershey School students were recognized by the Dauphin County Commissioners for their incredible entries in the Dauphin County Cultural Diversity Essay Contest. MHS fifth grader...

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