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July 6, 2021

A Life of Giving: Celebrating Catherine Hershey’s 150th Birthday

By Pete Gurt ’85, Milton Hershey School President There are many important dates in the history of Milton Hershey School, but one of these noteworthy occasions happened decades before the...

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June 28, 2021

Successful Farming Features MHS Hydroponics Program

Featuring Dr. Jason Smith, MHS Horticultural Instructional Advisor Successful Farming recently interviewed Dr. Jason Smith about the school’s hydroponics program and how the students are learning agribusiness as part of...

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June 12, 2021

Milton Hershey School Holds Senior Celebration Car Processional for the Class of 2021

On Saturday, June 12, Milton Hershey School celebrated its newest graduates and their families by hosting a Senior Celebration Car Processional on campus. The Class of 2021 officially graduated on...

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June 11, 2021

Milton Hershey School Honors the Class of 2021 with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony

On Friday, June 11, Milton Hershey School honored the Class of 2021 with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony including personal recognition of each senior, student speeches, a senior class video, and...

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June 11, 2021

Milton Hershey School Recognizes Fourth- and Eighth-Grade Students at 2021 Virtual Promotion Ceremonies

On Friday, June 11, Milton Hershey School held Virtual Promotion Ceremonies for its fourth- and eighth-grade students who are preparing to move on to their next scholastic division at MHS....

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June 1, 2021

MHS Experts and Students Participate in Local Diversity Event

As thought leaders in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Milton Hershey School staff and students recently participated in a Hershey Area: All Things Diversity panel to discuss the importance of...

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May 26, 2021

Outcomes Beyond Compare: Milton Hershey School Gives Low-Income Kids Access to College and Supports Their Success

Milton Hershey School education experts recognize that every student’s path to greatness is different. This is especially true for low-income children with complicated life situations and stressors. For more than...

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May 25, 2021

Milton Hershey School Celebrates the Class of 2021 and Their Many Accomplishments

The Milton Hershey School Class of 2021 has persevered to a milestone moment in their lives—graduation. As a senior class, 237 students have benefited from a top-notch education, nurturing home...

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May 24, 2021

Milton Hershey School Creates Student Voice Platform within The Compass Project

Featuring Sharice Johnson, MHS Coordinator of Student Character and Leadership Development During the 2020-21 school year, Milton Hershey School created a student voice platform for its students within The Compass...

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May 12, 2021

Milton Hershey School Students Receive Medals at Regional NAACP Olympics

Milton Hershey School senior Prince Sokpo, along with several MHS students, recently competed in the Greater Harrisburg Area National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and...

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