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Nov. 13, 2018

MHS Fourth-Graders Visit The Hershey Company During Founders Week

On Monday, Nov. 12, Milton Hershey School fourth-graders visited The Hershey Company to learn more about the life of chocolate magnate, Milton Hershey. Students interacted with Hershey Company employees at...

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Nov. 12, 2018

MHS Community Pays Tribute to Milton and Catherine Hershey During Annual Founders Week Assembly

During the 2018 Founders Week Assembly, the Milton Hershey School community gathered to reflect on founders Milton and Catherine Hershey and celebrate the school that more than 2,000 students call...

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Nov. 12, 2018

MHS Hosts Annual Founders Feast to Encourage Reflection and Community

On Sunday, Nov. 11, more than 2,000 Milton Hershey School students and staff gathered for the school’s annual Founders Feast—a special program and dinner that’s devoted to reflection and community....

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Nov. 12, 2018

MHS Class of 2019 Honored at Senior Pinning Ceremony

On Sunday, Nov. 11, the Milton Hershey School Class of 2019 was recognized at the annual Senior Pinning Ceremony. Several MHS alumni attended the event to support the seniors, and...

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Nov. 8, 2018

Hershey Trust Company Announces Sale of Hershey Company Common Stock

Sale Further Diversifies Hershey School Trust Assets Hershey Trust Company today announced the sale of 4.5 million shares of The Hershey Company (HSY) common stock. Specifically, Hershey Trust Company reached...

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Nov. 6, 2018

Live Stream Event: 2018 Second Grade Thanksgiving Play

On Thursday, Nov. 15 at 10 a.m., Milton Hershey School second graders will perform their annual Thanksgiving play titled “The First Thanksgiving.” Watch a live stream of their performance by...

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Nov. 5, 2018

MHS Students Develop Character and Leadership Skills at Fifth Annual Leadership Conference

On Saturday, Nov. 3, Milton Hershey School’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted its fifth annual high school leadership conference. MHS staff, alumni, local and state lawmakers, and business leaders from...

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Nov. 2, 2018

Milton Hershey School Community Celebrates 100 Years of Founders’ Gift to School

During the month of November, the Milton Hershey School community will celebrate a big milestone—100 years since its founder Milton Hershey gifted his fortune to the school. Hershey placed 5,000...

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Nov. 2, 2018

MHS Hosts First-Ever Science Slam for High School Students

Milton Hershey School recently hosted a “Science Slam” for high school students who are interested in pursuing careers in scientific fields after graduation. Five Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey...

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Nov. 1, 2018

MHS Sophomore Places in Top 10 During Pennsylvania State 4-H Show

On Saturday, Oct. 27, Milton Hershey School sophomore Kloé Cunningham competed at the 2018 Pennsylvania State 4-H Horse Show. This is the first time in MHS history that a student...

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