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A Career Through Conversation www.mhskids.org/blog/a-career-through-conversation/

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...

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Founders Day Tree Planting www.mhskids.org/blog/founders-day-tree-planting/

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...

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2017 Alumnus of the Year: Eric Welsh ’84 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/2017-alumnus-year-eric-welsh-84/

[…] 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 […]

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Health and Wellness: Sabrina’s Story www.mhskids.org/blog/health-wellness-sabrinas-story/

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...

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Milton Hershey School Everyday Hero: Olivia Weidemann www.mhskids.org/blog/everyday-hero-olivia-weidemann/

[…] 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 […]

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A Life-Changing Education: Lessons on Mentorship from a Milton Hershey School Houseparent www.mhskids.org/blog/lessons-on-mentorship-from-mhs-houseparent/

[…] 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 […]

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The Impact of Mentorship at Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/blog/the-impact-of-mentorship-at-milton-hershey-school/

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...

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Milton Hershey School Provides Mentorship in a Virtual World www.mhskids.org/news/mhs-mentorship-in-a-virtual-world/

[…] 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 […]

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My Journey Toward Trust, Mutual Respect and Kindheartedness www.mhskids.org/blog/journey-toward-trust-mutual-respect-kindheartedness/

[…] 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 […]

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Making a Difference Through Mentorship www.mhskids.org/blog/making-difference-mentorship/

[…] 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 […]

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