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Hersheypark Teaches Milton Hershey School Students about Roller Coaster Construction www.mhskids.org/news/milton-hershey-school-wildcats-revenge/

Brad Kirkham, Hersheypark’s director of engineering, recently asked Milton Hershey School first-grader Montana Sackett how tall the Park’s newest roller coaster, Wildcat’s Revenge, stands. “Twenty feet,” the child said with...

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Hershey Bears Share Knowledge with Milton Hershey School Ice Hockey Players www.mhskids.org/news/hershey-hockey-mhs-bears/

The Hershey hockey community came together on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Milton Hershey School for an immersive learning opportunity. Hershey Bears hockey players joined MHS student-athletes for lunch and conversation....

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Local Couple Becomes Milton Hershey School Houseparents to Impact Community www.mhskids.org/blog/local-couple-becomes-milton-hershey-school-houseparents-to-impact-community/

By Karen and Leno Washington, MHS Houseparents After growing up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and meeting in high school, we knew this area would always be our home. We never considered,...

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A ‘Fiercely Compassionate’ Approach to Student Mental Health www.mhskids.org/blog/a-fiercely-compassionate-approach-to-student-mental-health/

By Dr. Danielle Budash Newkam, MHS Psychologist How should educators see the children in their care? Whether they’re teaching, coaching, mentoring or treating them, perceptions of children are more critical than...

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From One Milton Hershey School Graduate to Another: Thank You www.mhskids.org/blog/from-one-milton-hershey-school-graduate-to-another-thank-you-military/

On Aug. 19, 1985, Kimberly (Bishop) Elenberg enrolled at the best home and school on earth in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and on Nov. 18, 2022, Kim achieved a major milestone—her retirement...

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In Conversation with Andrea Elliott and Trymaine Lee at Milton Hershey School www.mhskids.org/news/in-conversation-with-andrea-elliott-and-trymaine-lee-at-milton-hershey-school/

[…] who worked with and supported Dasani during the time at the school, including her houseparents, mentors, and coaches, read excerpts from the book to introduce Dasani’s story. “This book is […]

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A Community Centered around One Mission www.mhskids.org/news/a-community-centered-around-one-mission/

By Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 and John Lawn, President & CEO, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Exactly 113 years ago, Milton S. Hershey, the world-famous chocolatier and philanthropist,...

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Milton Hershey School Partners with World of Outlaws to Expand Hands-On Opportunities www.mhskids.org/news/milton-hershey-school-partners-with-world-of-outlaws-to-expand-hands-on-opportunities/

This weekend, four Milton Hershey School students got an out-of-this-world experience working in the pits alongside World of Outlaws and local drivers and their crews at Williams Grove Speedway. These...

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Milton Hershey School Houseparent Shares the Joy of Coming Home www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-houseparent-shares-the-joy-of-homecoming/

By Sheldon Green ’88, MHS Houseparent I enrolled at Milton Hershey School on Jan. 3, 1981. Exactly 28 years later, I came home and started a new career with my...

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New Spartan Academy: Where Milton Hershey School Students Start www.mhskids.org/blog/new-spartan-academy-where-milton-hershey-school-new-students-start/

By Alyssa Hostetter, MHS Family Relations and New Student Transitions Counselor New beginnings can foster both excitement and fear—especially for children. Milton Hershey School is dedicated to ensuring that new...

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