Partnering to Change Lives
Help a student or family take the next step with MHS
As a school counselor, social worker, or youth professional, you’re often the first to recognize when a child needs more support than their current environment can provide. Milton Hershey School partners with professionals like you to offer those students a path to thrive—through safe housing, top-tier education, and whole-child care, at no financial cost to their families.
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Who Thrives at Milton Hershey School?
Milton Hershey School is a top-tier private school for qualifying students in pre-K through 12th grade. We provide structure, stability, and opportunity for kids who:
- Come from a low-income family
- Be 4-15 years old at the time of enrollment
- Have the ability to learn at MHS
- Be free from serious behavioral problems likely to disrupt the classroom or student home life at MHS
- Overall, have the ability to participate in and benefit from the MHS program
Why Milton Hershey School?
Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the school is fully endowed and offers a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students to live and learn—with all costs covered.
Here’s what’s provided to every student:
- Tuition-free education on a private, expansive campus
- Safe housing in family-style homes with trained houseparents
- Nutritious meals, clothing, school supplies
- Health and dental care
- Social-emotional support and counseling services
- Extracurriculars like sports, clubs, and arts
- Post-graduation support including scholarships and career planning
Career-Focused Education at MHS
At Milton Hershey School, our Career-Focused Education programming helps students build a future beyond their imagination.
Support for You—and the Families You Serve
Deciding whether MHS is the right fit can feel complicated. While a conversation with an Admissions Counselor is often best, these resources can help you introduce MHS to families. They’re designed to make your discussions easier and give families the information they need to explore MHS with confidence.
Review Our Tips on How to Talk to Parents/GuardiansHow to Talk to Loved Ones about MHS
Parents/sponsors are a very important part of the Milton Hershey School community. Their role in supporting children and communicating with staff makes possible each student’s potential.
How to Parent from Afar
Whether parents/sponsors live a few minutes or a few states away from MHS, the support of parents/sponsors makes a difference in the lives of students, academically, socially, and emotionally.
Raising Children Together
The relationship between MHS houseparents and parents/sponsors involves mutual respect and love. It’s a selfless friendship where everyone works together for the best interests of their kids.
The Secret to Student Success at MHS
MHS parents/sponsors play a vital role in student success. Showing support and encouragement along each step of the way makes a big difference for each student’s personal and academic growth.
Have a Student in Mind? Let's Talk!
You already advocate for your students every day. We’re here to support you as you support your students. Reach out anytime to talk through whether MHS might be the right fit—now or in the future.