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Nature Activities for Outdoor Learning www.mhskids.org/blog/nature-activities-outdoor-learning/

There’s a growing body of evidence that shows time spent in nature, otherwise known as green time, can lead to increased psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. By encouraging students to...

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How to Build 21st Century Skills Through Academics www.mhskids.org/blog/build-21st-century-skills-academics/

Preparing students for the 21st-century world is an important part of academic programming. By developing skills like collaboration, problem-solving, and mutual respect for others, students are more likely to succeed...

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Back-to-School Teaching Ideas www.mhskids.org/blog/back-school-teaching-ideas/

Throughout the school year, engaging students in the learning process requires creativity and positivity. Especially on the first day of school, it is important to help students feel comfortable and...

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2018 Boards of Hershey Trust Company and Milton Hershey School Are Elected www.mhskids.org/news/2018-boards-hershey-trust-company-milton-hershey-school-elected/

New Chairman and Vice Chairman and Two New Members Are Announced The Hershey Trust Company Board of Directors and the Milton Hershey School Board of Managers announced the election of...

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Terryl Ferrell ’16 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/terryl-ferrell/

After enrolling at Milton Hershey School in seventh grade from Philadelphia, Terryl Ferrell ’16 was excited for the chance to get involved at school—an opportunity he didn’t have at home....

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Milton Hershey School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania Announce Partnership to Support Low-Income, First-Generation College Students www.mhskids.org/news/milton-hershey-school-indiana-university-pennsylvania-announce-partnership-support-low-income-first-generation-college-students/

On Friday, Dec. 8, Milton Hershey School and Indiana University of Pennsylvania signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The formalized partnership aims to provide more focused and sustained support to...

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Madison Sottasante ’15 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/madison-sottasante/

As a seventh-grader from Elizabethtown, PA, Madison Sottasante ’15 enrolled at Milton Hershey School after her mother started searching for better opportunities. “My mom was a single mom for the...

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5 Christmas Memories from Milton Hershey School Alumni www.mhskids.org/blog/5-christmas-memories-milton-hershey-school/

In the early days at Hershey Industrial School—now known as Milton Hershey School—Christmas was a magical time. Students celebrated with programs featuring songs, speeches, and visits from Santa Claus. During...

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How I Discovered the Meaning of Family www.mhskids.org/blog/discovered-meaning-family/

By Samantha, an MHS senior June 10, 2018 It’s a day that I’m dreading, but years ago, it was a day that couldn’t come fast enough. After six years attending...

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Milton Hershey School Releases 2016-17 Annual Report www.mhskids.org/news/milton-hershey-school-releases-2016-17-annual-report/

Milton Hershey School is proud to share its 2016-17 Brown and Gold annual report. In this report, you will learn about the many achievements of our students and staff during...

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