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Milton Hershey School News

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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Aug. 19, 2025

MHS Athletes Earn All-American Honors at AAU Junior Olympics

Three Milton Hershey School athletes traveled to Houston, Texas this summer to compete in the 2025 Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics and returned with top placements, national recognition, and All-American...

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Aug. 19, 2025

MHS Class of 2026 Encouraged to Transform Through School Pledge During Chapel Service

In the Founders Hall Rotunda on the morning before the first day of their senior year, the Milton Hershey School Class of 2026 reflected on how the School Pledge and...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Our Pledge, Our Path: Reflecting Forward into the 2025-26 School Year

In a striking debut that set a transformative tone for Milton Hershey School’s 2025 Opening of School Assembly, the GIANT Center concourse shimmered with mirrored panels, creating a symbolic passage...

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Aug. 8, 2025

Milton Hershey School Students Explore Future Readiness at Global Leadership Summit in Berlin

This summer, a group of Milton Hershey School students traveled to Berlin, Germany, to participate in a global leadership summit focused on future readiness in a changing world. Alongside nearly...

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