Commencement 2019
As 216 students prepare to graduate from Milton Hershey School on June 9, 2019, we celebrate their accomplishments, their victories, and their growth in and out of the classroom. We...
Milton Hershey School News
May 20, 2019
May 20, 2019
MHS FFA Members Organize Agriculture Festival for Spring Family Weekend
During Milton Hershey School’s 2019 Spring Family Weekend, four MHS seniors who are members of FFA organized the school’s first-ever agriculture festival. Jordan Edmonds, Skylar Nace-Gerhart, Kerri Hoffman, and Aliza...
May 17, 2019
Milton Hershey School and Mount St. Mary’s University Partner to Support Low-Income, First-Generation College Students
Milton Hershey School and Mount St. Mary’s University announced that they entered into a formal partnership to provide more focused support to help students from Milton Hershey School—many of whom...
May 14, 2019
Milton Hershey School Names 2019 Alumnus of the Year
William Charles Ballough Harding ’78 recognized for his significant contributions to the biomedical community. Milton Hershey School has named William Charles Ballough Harding ’78 the 2019 Alumnus of the Year...
May 13, 2019
Outstanding Parents/Sponsors Recognized During Spring Family Weekend
On Sunday, May 12, three outstanding parents/sponsors were honored during Spring Family Weekend with the first ever Parent/Sponsor of the Year Award. The award was developed by The Family Gratitude...
May 9, 2019
Seniors Hone Interview Skills During Mock Interview Days
On May 6 and 7, 202 Milton Hershey School seniors participated in a mock interview opportunity at the school’s Learning Resource Center (LRC). Mock interviews are a new addition to...
May 8, 2019
MHS Student Program Leader Receives 2019 Community Woman of the Year Award
Recently, Milton Hershey School’s Student Program Leader, Sharice Johnson, was honored as the 2019 Community Woman of the Year by the American Association of University Women’s (AAUW) Harrisburg Chapter. On...
May 2, 2019
MHS High School Students Gain Worldly Experience in Costa Rica
On Saturday, April 27, a group of 24 Milton Hershey School students returned from a week-long language immersion tour through Costa Rica. The tour is part of the school’s Multicultural...
May 2, 2019
MHS High School Students Host Informational Sessions in their Hometowns
Inspired by “The Give” challenge announced at this year’s Opening of School Assembly, Shawn Littleton, a junior, suggested that student ambassadors organize and host informational events about Milton Hershey School...
April 18, 2019
MHS Students Advance to National SkillsUSA Competition
On April 10-12, five Milton Hershey School students competed at the state SkillsUSA competition after placing first at the district competition in February. MHS students tested their career technical skills...