Having grown up in Manheim, Pennsylvania, Rob Timlin knew that Milton Hershey School existed, but would not know the impact the school could have on a child’s life until many...
The tradition of the senior class planting a tree for Founders Day began as a tribute to George Copenhaver, the first superintendent of Milton Hershey School. The first tree was...
[…] developed lifelong skills that helped build the foundation of his character. He learned from adult mentors and participated in athletics, band, choir, and student senate. “I believe Milton Hershey School […]
Sabrina began her journey at MHS in 2009 as a fifth grader. While she understood the importance of health and wellness, it wasn’t until she entered the school’s Transitional Living...
[…] students, we were able to quickly make this transition. Our students are connecting with their mentors through Zoom, FaceTime, phone calls, and emails. We are working to provide virtual connection […]
[…] about the Mentoring Our Leaders’ Development Program (M.O.L.D.), which pairs high school students with adult mentors, I immediately knew it was the perfect opportunity to make a greater impact and […]
Milton Hershey School is the largest residential pre-K through 12th grade school in the country, providing a home-away-from-home for over 2,000 students every year. To create a family-like atmosphere, MHS...
[…] Paul, with student mentees at M.O.L.D. breakfast in 2019. Erica Paul, MHS Learning Development Specialist, mentors several students with M.O.L.D. During the COVID-19 pandemic, mentorship looked a bit different than […]
[…] would really connect with adults. Many members of our Student Government Association talked about having mentors through the M.O.L.D program and encouraged me to sign up. In all honesty, I […]
[…] moved out of our classrooms!” –Megan Fasick, an MHS middle school math teacher “I value mentors who make me laugh and smile but also give me tough love when I […]