Jan 19, 2026
Our Pledge
100 Years, 1,000 Voices Challenge
For 100 years, the MHS School Pledge has shaped generations—and now it’s your turn to share what it means to you. The 100 Years, 1,000 Voices Challenge invites you to submit a short video reflecting on the Pledge and its impact on your life and work.
Follow along on social media to hear MHS community voices.
Lines of the MHS School Pledge
- I will keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
- I will keep my standards high and help others to do likewise.
- In my relations with others, I will live by the Golden Rule and will speak the truth at all times.
- I pledge myself to honor, and to do all I can for the good of my school, my country, and my God.
Read Our Pledge Stories
Our Pledge Announced as Theme
Every August, MHS announces a new school-year theme at the Opening of School Assembly, which unites our community. This year marks a historic milestone, 100 years since the writing and adoption of the MHS School Pledge. Our Pledge is more than words. It’s a guide to our values, an inspiration for our character, and an anchor to our purpose. As we live out Our Pledge, this year is one of reflection and commitment.
Our Big Pledge Challenge
Shaquille O’Neal brought his larger-than-life energy to MHS to surprise our students during the Our Big Pledge Challenge event, where he played games and encouraged the students to embrace values such as strength, purpose, and perseverance. The event reminded us what the School Pledge calls us to do:
- Look in the mirror to grow.
- See out the window to serve.
- And walk through the door to the kind of life where legends are made.
Founders Week 2025
This year’s Founders Week transformed our campus into a vibrant celebration of Milton and Catherine Hershey’s enduring legacy. From student-led service projects and engaging classroom lessons to historic events like the first-ever Founders Day parade, fireworks over Founders Hall, and the largest SGA Leadership Conference in school history, the week truly embodied the spirit and pride of MHS and Our Pledge.
Hear from Our Community
This year’s Opening of School Assembly came alive with powerful MHS voices. Their stories reflect the values we stand for and the commitments we make to one another every day.
Reflecting on Our Growth
Over the last five years, the Our Future in Focus Strategic Plan—also known as the MILT Plan—guided us through a period of growth and expansion, including the exciting launch of Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.
Since then, we have announced our next chapter: The GIFT Strategic Framework. This new framework builds on that momentum and will help us continue to grow Milton and Catherine Hershey’s gift into the next generation, ensuring our mission remains strong for years to come.
One Community, One Mission
Milton and Catherine Hershey understood the importance of intentionally providing an exceptional educational experience and developing a rich community. Today, along with our Hershey community partners, we are committed to providing MHS students the opportunities to define their futures and pursue success through these meaningful connections.
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