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Nov. 23, 2020

Giving Thanks at Milton Hershey School for Thanksgiving

For 113 years, the Milton Hershey School community has celebrated founders Milton and Catherine Hershey in November—the month we focus on giving thanks. The Thanksgiving holiday at MHS has been...

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Nov. 20, 2020

Milton Hershey School Exclusive Evening at Hershey Sweet Lights

The Milton Hershey School community was invited to an exclusive night at Hershey Sweet Lights on Thursday, Nov. 19. Students and staff drove through the festive displays and enjoyed a...

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Nov. 19, 2020

Milton Hershey School Seniors Named November 2020 Rotary Students of the Month

Milton Hershey School seniors Kennedy Walker and Raymond Little were recently selected as the November 2020 Rotary Students of the Month. Kennedy Walker is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and came to Milton...

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Nov. 19, 2020

Milton Hershey School Hosts Twitter Chat About Stress During the Pandemic

Children respond to stress in different ways. During an ongoing pandemic like COVID-19, a child’s caregiver—whether it’s a parent, teacher, or trusted adult—can all contribute to the child’s health and...

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Nov. 18, 2020

Milton Hershey School Psychologist Shares Whole Child Care Advice for Parents This Holiday Season

Featuring Dr. Mike Valle, Assistant Director of Psychological Services MHS Assistant Director of Psychological Services Dr. Mike Valle, MHS whole child care expert, was featured on NBC10 in Philadelphia as...

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Nov. 17, 2020

German Astronomer Joins Middle Division Students for Virtual Learning Experience

This school year, COVID-19 has forced many changes in the classroom including creating a speaker series to bring community experts into the classroom safely. Students at Milton Hershey School are...

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Nov. 16, 2020

A History of Student Health Services Provided for the Milton Hershey School Community

Featuring Chris Rich, MHS Senior Manager of Student Health Services Shortly after marrying Milton S. Hershey, Catherine Hershey joined and was an active member of Lancaster Charity Society, an organization...

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Nov. 12, 2020

Girls Grace Event Goes Virtual

The fifth annual Milton Hershey School Girls Grace event went virtual this year and still created a community empowering experience for 100 MHS Senior Division girls. In following the school’s...

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Nov. 11, 2020

MHS Health and Wellness Update from the President

I hope you’ve been keeping safe and healthy during these challenging times. As we continue to care for and educate students amid the challenging realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, I...

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Nov. 11, 2020

Keeping Students’ College Futures in Focus Despite COVID-19

Featuring Tanya Baynham, MHS Vice President of Graduate Programs for Success High school seniors are approaching an important time of year—college application deadline season. We all know 2020-21 is a...

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