Seniors Mark Milestone with Walk Through Milton Hershey School Divisions

As the countdown to the 92nd Commencement Ceremony begins at Milton Hershey School, seniors marked a special milestone in their journey to graduation during the annual High Five event.

Beginning in Memorial Hall and continuing to Catherine Hall—and, new this year, through the Senior Division campus—students retraced each step of their time at MHS—some spanning more than a decade.

The walk offers a visible reflection of their growth and the support of countless mentors, teachers, houseparents, and others who supported them over the years. For the first time, seniors passed through every division they once attended, creating a continuous path through the school community that helped shape them.

Hallways were lined with hundreds of students, staff, alumni, and entity partners who paused their day to acknowledge the seniors’ journey. Applause and encouragement followed students from one building to the next.

For students who enrolled in elementary school, the moment carried particular weight. Classrooms where they once learned foundational skills now framed how far they had come, both academically and personally. For others who joined MHS later in their school careers, the walk served as a reminder of how quickly the community became home.

The experience also serves as inspiration for younger students, many of whom filled the hallways to offer high fives and words of encouragement. Watching the Class of 2026 provides a tangible picture of what lies ahead for them.

This year’s expanded walk through the Senior Division campus reflects the school’s commitment to long-term investment in its students. From early childhood through graduation, MHS provides consistent guidance, structure, and opportunity, adapting to students as they grow and preparing them for life beyond campus.

The High Five event served as a moment of both reflection and momentum, reinforcing that their success is rooted not only in individual effort but in a community that has supported them from their earliest days at MHS to the threshold of what comes next.