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April 7, 2025

Milton Hershey School Celebrates Alumni Fellowship Weekend with Honored Tradition and Recognition

From April 4-6, 2025, Milton Hershey School hosted Alumni Fellowship Weekend, bringing together generations of Spartans to celebrate shared memories, enduring friendships, and a commitment to the school’s mission. Throughout...

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March 25, 2025

Mrs. Jane Gurt Named YWCA Woman of Excellence 

When Milton Hershey School student Lydia Frimpong was 7 years old, she couldn’t help but notice Jane Gurt’s presence on campus. To Lydia, Mrs. Gurt was larger than life, and...

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March 25, 2025

Milton Hershey School Culinary Students Take First Place at Pennsylvania ProStart Competition

Several Milton Hershey School students recently tasted success at the 2025 Pennsylvania ProStart Invitational. The five students, Akinwole Akinfenwa, Ebunoluwa Fakiyesi, Alexandra Gonzalez, Onje’ Wallace, and Cheyenne Souden showcased their...

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March 18, 2025

Milton Hershey School, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Preparing Students for Careers in Education

Milton Hershey School and Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning are teaming up to train the next generation of educators. Eleven students enrolled in the MHS Career and Technical Education...

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March 11, 2025

National Future Farmers of America Officers Visit Milton Hershey School

On February 20, 2025, the Milton Hershey School Future Farmers of America (FFA) leaders welcomed officers from the national FFA organization to campus as part of their annual conference. The...

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March 4, 2025

Milton Hershey School Student Art on Display at HE&R

Milton Hershey School kindergartener Milagros Watts-Mills’ smile stretched from ear to ear on Feb. 27 as she mingled with students and adults in the Hershey Entertainment & Resorts’ (HE&R) executive...

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March 4, 2025

MHS Students Educate Hershey Bears on the Student Experience 

The Hershey Bears often visit the Milton Hershey School campus to share the importance of hard work, teamwork, commitment, and perseverance.  On Feb. 19, the Bears became students when MHS...

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Feb. 25, 2025

Milton Hershey School Students Invite Public to “Cinderella”

Milton Hershey School Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) students will transport audiences to a magical kingdom this weekend when they perform the spring musical, Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” The classic...

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Feb. 25, 2025

MHS Students Help Child Cancer Patients Through Mini-THON

About 250 Milton Hershey School students put others in focus and raised $55,826.40 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Children’s Hospital.  The annual Mini-THON, modeled after the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Milton Hershey School Students Take Home Major Career and Technical Education Wins

Milton Hershey School Middle and Senior Division students recently participated in several competitions focused on showcasing their skills across diverse career fields. They raised the bar by earning numerous accolades...

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