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Milton Hershey School News

Jan. 9, 2023

Boards of Hershey Trust Company and Milton Hershey School Elect Three New Directors and Managers

The Hershey Trust Company (HTC) Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey School (MHS) Board of Managers announced today the recent election of three new Directors/Managers: Michelle Figlar, Harold Singleton...

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Dec. 20, 2022

Milton Hershey School’s Visual and Performing Arts Program Rings in the Holidays

The holidays at Milton Hershey School are a very special time for students, staff, and the broader community. From holiday decorations to student home Christmas dinners, the MHS campus is...

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Dec. 12, 2022

Milton Hershey School Welcomes Retirees for Luncheon and Founders Hall Tours

As a token of gratitude for Milton Hershey School employees who retire from the school, MHS hosts an annual retirees luncheon to celebrate their contributions in the classroom, student home,...

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Nov. 16, 2022

In Conversation with Andrea Elliott and Trymaine Lee at Milton Hershey School

On Monday, Nov. 14, Milton Hershey School welcomed Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, Andrea Elliott, New York Times investigative reporter and best-selling author, and Trymaine Lee ’96, MSNBC correspondent and podcast host,...

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Nov. 15, 2022

A Community Centered around One Mission

By Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 and John Lawn, President & CEO, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Exactly 113 years ago, Milton S. Hershey, the world-famous chocolatier and philanthropist,...

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Nov. 14, 2022

Milton Hershey School Students and Staff Celebrate Founders Feast and Senior Milestone

On Sunday, Nov. 13, Milton Hershey School students and staff gathered at Hershey Lodge for the annual Founders Feast. Since 2014, Founders Feast has been an opportunity for more than...

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Nov. 11, 2022

Milton Hershey School Students, Staff, and Alumni Honor Veterans Day

Senior Division students and staff at Milton Hershey School welcomed alumni who have or are currently serving in the United States Armed Services into their history classroom in honor of...

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Nov. 10, 2022

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning to Expand into Lancaster County

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) announced today at an event at Eden Resort & Suites in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, that it will open three Early Childhood Education Centers (ECECs)...

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Nov. 7, 2022

Milton Hershey School Founders Week Begins with a School-Wide Assembly

Milton Hershey School kicked off a weeklong celebration of the school’s founders, Milton and Catherine Hershey, with a Founders Week Assembly. Nearly 113 years after the Hersheys signed the Deed...

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Oct. 31, 2022

Milton Hershey School Welcomes Parents/Sponsors for Fall Family Weekend

Over the weekend, Milton Hershey School hosted parents/sponsors from across the country for a three-day event to engage, equip, and empower them with tools and resources to best support their...

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