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Giving Back Through Houseparenting www.mhskids.org/blog/giving-back-through-houseparenting/

Frank Pascale grew up in a neighborhood surrounded by poverty and crime. After hearing about Milton Hershey School and its mission, he and his wife Lisa jumped at the opportunity...

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Football Teaches MHS Eighth-Grader an Important Lesson About Growth www.mhskids.org/blog/football-teaches-mhs-eighth-grader-important-lesson/

By Marcus, an MHS eighth grader Marcus Rodriguez enrolled at Milton Hershey School in second grade after one of his parents was incarcerated. Originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, it took time...

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Motivated to Give www.mhskids.org/blog/motivated-to-give/

By Trevor, a freshman at MHS The Opening of School Assembly was the start of a brand new year. Everyone was able to reunite as an MHS family. Over the...

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Houseparenting is a Family Tradition www.mhskids.org/blog/houseparenting-is-a-family-tradition/

Phil and Erica Clark became houseparents after Phil developed a love for the profession during his childhood. His parents served as houseparents for 13 years, and Phil enjoyed how students...

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Saying “Goodbye” to My Chosen Family www.mhskids.org/blog/saying-goodbye-chosen-family/

[…] I consider to be family are diverse and impressive individuals. I first viewed them as mentors, friends, and authority figures. Through getting to know them, they became sisters, brothers, cousins, […]

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Thank a Teacher Day: 4 Ways Teachers Are Making an Impact www.mhskids.org/blog/thank-a-teacher-day-mhs-teachers-making-impact/

[…] last well beyond graduation,” Huffman said. “Students look up to teachers as role models and mentors to help them through difficult stages of life. They give students hope and the […]

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Andre Sumler – Senior Spotlight www.mhskids.org/blog/andre-sumler-senior-spotlight/

When Andre Sumler enrolled at Milton Hershey School as a freshman, he was already passionate about music. “My entire childhood was music,” said Andre. “If I wasn’t singing, I was...

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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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A Spark of Holiday Magic www.mhskids.org/blog/spark-holiday-magic/

[…] and Mrs. Gurt who continue to fulfill Mr. and Mrs. Hershey’s vision and became my mentors. And thank you,  Milton and Catherine Hershey, for changing my life. During this holiday […]

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An Open Letter to My Younger Self www.mhskids.org/blog/open-letter-younger-self/

Written by Sky, a junior at MHS Sky, I know you’re oblivious to it all right now. You have not felt the storm quite yet, only viewed it. I promise...

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