The Power of the Spark www.mhskids.org/blog/power-of-the-spark/
When sparks happen in our lives, we have two choices: we can let them simmer and fade, or we can seize the moment. When Milton Hershey had the opportunity to...
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Rechanda Willis ’06 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/rechanda-willis/
[…] wants to see you do better. That’s the best environment for anyone to thrive.” Through mentors and teachers, extra-curricular activities like athletic training, and the Health Science Career Pathway, Rechanda […]
Words to Live By After Graduation www.mhskids.org/blog/words-live-graduation/
[…] mentor, because having someone to guide you along the way truly helps. One of my mentors has helped me in more ways than I can count. He has helped me […]
10,000 Strong www.mhskids.org/blog/10000-strong/
By Charity, a senior at MHS On the day I wrote this, we had 41 days until Commencement. Most of the time I’ve spent recently has been devoted to thinking...
Character and Leadership Development: Jacob’s Story www.mhskids.org/blog/character-leadership-development-jacobs-story/
When Jacob enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a seventh-grader, his dad encouraged him to be a leader. As he completed middle school and entered high school, Jacob’s houseparents also...
How I’m Building Relationships with First-Year Students www.mhskids.org/blog/im-building-relationships-first-year-students/
By Tanya Alfonso, MHS Home Life Administrator First-year newly enrolled MHS students in first through fourth grade have the distinct advantage of participating in the MHS co-pilot program. Adult staff...
How Schools Can Help Graduates Achieve their Definition of Post-Grad Success www.mhskids.org/blog/schools-can-help-graduates-achieve-definition-post-grad-success/
The national high school graduation rate hit a record high in 2012-13 at 81 percent. However, it wasn’t a positive outlook in families with the lowest designated income levels. Approximately...
Building Connections and Life Skills through Governor’s Office Internship www.mhskids.org/blog/building-connections-life-skills-governors-office-internship/
As a rising senior at Milton Hershey School, Gabby is spending her summer building connections with local government officials and making a difference in her community through her internship at...
Aaron Nowlin ’12 www.mhskids.org/success-stories/aaron-nowlin/
When Aaron Nowlin ’12 came to Milton Hershey School in his freshman year, he didn’t know where he saw his future. It took the help of an MHS employee to...
The Harmony I Found at Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/blog/the-harmony-i-found-at-milton-hershey-school/
By Layla Wright ’26 At four years old, I didn’t know the words of Our Pledge. But I knew what they meant. Every night, I waited for my mom to come home...