Parent/Sponsor Support Resources
Surrounded by Support
Parents and sponsors are an important part of the Milton Hershey School community. We want to make sure you have everything you need to support your child, and that you feel supported, too. Explore our support resources, specifically geared to help parents and sponsors transition to having a child at MHS.
Engage. Equip. Empower
The MHS Family Relations team hosts family engagement events every month throughout the school year to connect you with other parents and sponsors and empower you in your own growth alongside your child.
Events hosted by the MHS Family Relations team include:
- Empowerment sessions focused on parenting confidence, health and well-being, financial management, education and training, and career management.
- Support groups to connect you with other parents and sponsors.
- Weekend visitations at the Gertrude Gurt Family Center.
Family Weekends
Three times throughout the school year, MHS hosts family weekends for parents and sponsors to visit campus and participate in events across campus. During family weekends, you can visit school buildings to shadow your child during their school day and meet MHS staff who support your child throughout the school year. There also are fun events for the entire family to participate in throughout the weekend.
Spartan Family Networks
We want parents and sponsors to know what’s going on at MHS and how you play an important role in your child’s life. Our Spartan Family Network Meetings are community-based meetings where parents and sponsors meet locally and enjoy meals together with MHS staff.
At meetings, you also can ask questions or raise concerns with staff or other parents and sponsors.
Staying Connected
Here you’ll find all the support resources you need to stay connected to your child and the school.
Family Relations
The MHS Family Relations team helps parents and sponsors build a lasting relationship with the school. Contact us for guidance in how to best support your child—or to seek additional support for yourself.
Phone number (call/text): 717-283-2555
Connect Online
Visit our video library to watch coping tips and messages just for parents and sponsors.
What It Means to Be a Spartan Sponsor
Even our founder, Milton Hershey, had the support of his family as he started the school. Now it’s your turn to be a support system for your child.
Virtual Campus Tour
Get to know the Milton Hershey School campus buildings and facilities. Navigate through the 7,000-acre campus and learn about MHS programming. You can begin by clicking on the icon below.
The Spartan Sponsor Experience
Many of our parents and sponsors have shared their stories of sending a child to MHS, and our Family Relations team shared the programs in place to support you and your child.
