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Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares His Journey Forward www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-lifer-shares-his-journey-forward/

By Jediah Pritz ’23, Office of Communications Intern The designation of “lifer” is granted to Milton Hershey School graduating seniors who enrolled at MHS in pre-K, kindergarten, or first grade....

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Milton Hershey School Lifer is Committed to Her Journey www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-is-committed-to-her-journey/

[…] my greatest self. Because I learned valuable lessons and built relationships with teachers, houseparents, and mentors, I’m prepared for what’s next. What are you most looking forward to after graduation? […]

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares the Skills He Gained www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-lifer-shares-the-skills-she-gained/

[…] be able to keep the connections I have made with my classmates, houseparents, teachers, and mentors as I start a new journey. What are you most looking forward to after […]

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Milton Hershey School Senior Received the Gift of Opportunity www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-senior-received-the-gift-of-opportunity/

[…] away from family can be challenging, but with the help of MHS teachers, houseparents, and mentors, I found my place on campus and began to appreciate the stability and resources […]

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Four MHS Fourth Grade Students Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week www.mhskids.org/blog/four-mhs-fourth-grade-students-celebrate-teacher-appreciation-week/

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, four Milton Hershey School fourth-graders shared who their favorite teachers are and why they are thankful for them. At MHS we are grateful for...

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Milton Hershey School Students Become Leaders by Learning from Others www.mhskids.org/blog/milton-hershey-school-students-become-leaders-by-learning-from-others/

[…] relationships with leaders across the organization. To this day, I call my former supervisors my mentors because of the impact they had on my life and the way they continue […]

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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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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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