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How I Discovered the Meaning of Family www.mhskids.org/blog/discovered-meaning-family/

By Samantha, an MHS senior June 10, 2018 It’s a day that I’m dreading, but years ago, it was a day that couldn’t come fast enough. After six years attending...

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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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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 […]

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares How Support Shaped Her Journey www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-lifer-shares-how-support-shaped-her-journey/

[…] lot of support every step of the way by them and by teachers, coaches, and mentors. There were many opportunities where I could learn real skills in real classrooms that […]

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Milton Hershey School Founder’s Day is a Celebration for the Whole Community www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-founders-day-is-a-celebration-for-the-whole-community/

This month, 113 years ago, Milton S. Hershey, the world-famous chocolatier and philanthropist, and his wife Catherine signed the Milton Hershey School Deed of Trust. This act allowed thousands of...

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