Milton Hershey School Launches ‘This Is MHS’ Video Series to Define Values and Beliefs
Thanks to founders Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine, Milton Hershey School has been driven by an inspiring purpose, impactful vision, and firm beliefs for more than 115 years. In the fall of 2024, MHS launched a cornerstone video series titled “This Is MHS,” which brings to life and defines who we are and what we believe as a school community.
This identity and these beliefs come directly from our Deed of Trust and founders’ intent. During World War II, Mr. Hershey asked that the Ten Commandments and Golden Rule be placed above the fireplace in every student home. More than 80 years since his original request, these foundational elements remain prominent across campus alongside our School Pledge, Sacred Values, and Definition of Success.
These displays are our commitment to remember where we started on the journey to where we’re headed. But, for the MHS community, it’s not about the displays or the video series but the principles found within each document that have guided generations of MHS leadership.
Above all else, the strong foundation within the Ten Commandments, Golden Rule, School Pledge, Sacred Values, and Definition of Success propels us to relentlessly pursue excellence, which stems directly from our founders’ belief in doing well by doing good. At MHS, we believe that character speaks for itself. Each year, our students engage in a rigorous academic and Career-Focused Education curriculum while receiving character and leadership education through on-campus and external opportunities.
The Compass Project and lessons associated with The Milton Hershey Way ensure that our students clearly understand what good and strong character looks like. Additionally, our staff serve as models for the behaviors identified within our foundational documents. This provides our students examples of the type of people we expect them to be and aligns our community—staff and students alike—with the same standards.
Our founders knew that success inside and outside the classroom would require more than just knowledge. It requires a strong foundation rooted in strong moral values.
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