Spring Family Weekend 2023

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet Your Child’s Home Life Administrator

Parents/sponsors are invited to learn more about Home Life and get answers to questions you may have about your child’s experience. Schedule an appointment at Memorial Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Wendy Fahnestock at 717-520-2410.

10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Year-Round Experiences Summer Overview

Learn about the various opportunities for your child to participate in Year-Round Experiences this summer from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Parent/Sponsor Shadowing

Parents/sponsors are invited to visit their student’s classroom from 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Memorial Hall. No RSVP is necessary.

Please note:

• All parents/sponsors will be required to present a valid state driver’s license or photo ID upon entering the school building. Failure to present proper identification will result in the denial of access to the school building. Contact the main office with questions regarding this policy.
• Shadowing is for parents/sponsors only (no children, friends, or extended family).
• Please do not bring flowers, balloons, or other gifts into the school building.
• All cell phones must be turned off.

10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Memorial Hall Elementary Student Art Show

Every student in Elementary Division will have art on display that describes the theme, “Welcome to the Jungle.” Walk through the art show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Memorial Hall.

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parents/Sponsors Cookout Lunch

Parents/sponsors are invited for a special lunch with the Elementary Division Leadership Team from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Memorial Hall. Students will eat with their classroom. RSVP by calling Deb Wenrich at 717-520-2400 or emailing [email protected].

2 p.m. Elementary Division Band and Choir Concert

Parents/sponsors and their families are invited to attend the Elementary Division band and choir performance. starting at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet Your Child’s Home Life Administrator

Parents/sponsors are invited to learn more about Home Life and get answers to questions you may have about your child’s experience. Schedule an appointment at Catherine Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Tracie Teahl by phone at 717-520-2402.

10 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. Parent/Sponsor Shadowing

Parents/sponsors are invited to shadow their student at Catherine Hall, starting at 10 a.m. No RSVP is necessary.

Overflow parking is available at the bottom of the hill of Catherine Hall. A shuttle will run continuously to the Main Office, starting at 10 a.m.

Please note:

• All parents/sponsors will be required to present a valid state driver’s license or photo ID upon entering the school building. Failure to present proper identification will result in the denial of access to the school building. Contact the main office with questions regarding this policy.
• Shadowing is for parents/sponsors only (no children, friends, or extended family).
• Please do not bring flowers, balloons, or other gifts into the school building.
• All cell phones must be turned off.

1-3 p.m. Year-Round Experiences Summer Overview

Learn about the various opportunities for your child to participate in Year-Round Experiences this summer from 1-3 p.m. at Catherine Hall.

1:45-2:45 p.m. Middle Division Jazz Band and Choir Concert

Parents/sponsors and their families are invited to attend the Middle Division Jazz Band and Choir Concert from 1:45-2:45 p.m. in the Catherine Hall Auditorium. A reception will follow in the cafeteria.

4-5 p.m. Middle Division Unveiled: Grade 4 to Grade 5 Information Meeting

Parents/sponsors and students transitioning from Grade 4 to Grade 5 in the 2023-24 school year are invited to attend an information meeting and tour of Catherine Hall from 4-5 p.m.

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet Your Child’s Home Life Administrator

Parents/sponsors are invited to learn more about Home Life and get answers to questions you may have about your child’s experience. Schedule an appointment at Fisher Hall from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Cynthia Wamsher at 717-520-2901.

8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parent/Sponsor Shadowing

Parent/sponsors are invited to shadow their student(s) during the school day in Senior Division buildings from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and follow them to their classes. Parents/sponsors should report to the front office of Fisher Hall with their driver’s license to check in and meet their student(s).

RSVP to Kristen Lambert by Wednesday, May 11 at the Fisher Hall front office at 717-520-2804.

Please note:

• All parents/sponsors will be required to present a valid state driver’s license or photo ID upon entering the school building. Failure to present proper identification will result in the denial of access to the school building. Contact the main office with questions regarding this policy.
• Shadowing is for parents/sponsors only (no children, friends, or extended family).
• Please do not bring flowers, balloons, or other gifts into the school building.
• All cell phones must be turned off.

11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Senior Year Unveiled Grade 11 to Grade 12 Information Meeting

Parents/sponsors and students transitioning from Grade 11 to Grade 12 (Senior Year) in the 2023-24 school year are invited to attend an information meeting and tour of Transitional Living buildings from 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Learn more about the Continuing Education Scholarship, Financial Aid, Postsecondary Planning, and Transitional Living.

Check in at TL Boone at 11:45 a.m. Each session will be held 3 times:

• 12-12:45 p.m.
• 1-1:45 p.m.
• 2–2:45 p.m.

RSVP to  Katie Eckert at [email protected] or by calling 717-520-2812 to register.

12-3 p.m. Career Counseling Meetings for Grades 9-10

For parents/sponsors of 9th or 10th grade students, consider signing up for an appointment to meet with your child’s career counselor from 12-3 p.m. in a Senior Division building. This is a great time to discuss academic performance, course selection, or postsecondary planning.

These appointments are available online or in person at Hammond Hall and Fisher Hall. Location and appointment time are included in confirmation email.

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1-2 p.m. Senior Division Unveiled Grade 8 to Grade 9 Information Meeting

Parents/sponsors and students transitioning from Grade 8 to Grade 9 in the 2023-24 school year are invited to attend an information meeting from 1-2 p.m. at Fisher Hall. Join Senior Division Administrators to learn about Senior Division programs, including scholastic, Home Life, and health services.

Parents/sponsors will park at the airport strip (overflow parking) at the bottom of the hill of Catherine Hall. Shuttle transportation will be provided to Senior Hall at 12:45 p.m., and return to Catherine Hall at 2:15 p.m

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Enjoy a great meal with your family, interact with MHS staff and community partners from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Founders Hall Dining Room.

Activities in Founders Hall Dining Room:

• Learn about Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning
• Talk with the Living Well Institute and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts
• Parent Portal Assistance
• Purchase discounted Hersheypark tickets while supplies last. Cash only, no card.

Parents/sponsors and their families are invited to be entertained by the Senior Division Brass Ensemble as they perform some of their favorite selections, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the entrance of Founders Hall.

Join MHS for a live entertainment act, starting at 7 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium.

Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show is a spectacularly imaginative work brought to life by two prolific performers! Matt Levingston and Gareth Sever, two masterful musicians and comedians, bring a joyous charm to this full stage production. From their imaginative songs, beautiful harmonies, dazzling tap dancing, crisp beatboxing, body percussion and bucket drumming, to a fresh and unique brand of clean comedy, Buckets N Boards has crafted an original theatrical experience the entire family will enjoy!

The MHS Project Market will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for its Spring Plant Sale. Project Market sells a variety of student-made speciality items along with campus-grown produce, plants, and meat.

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Purchase discount Hersheypark tickets while supplies last. Cash only, no card.  Look for the table near the stage in the parking lot area next to Henry Hershey Field.

Parents/sponsors and their family are invited to attend the Spartan Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Family Gratitude Foundation in Honor of Gertrude Gurt. Plan to stick around for lunch and a recognition ceremony for the 2023 Parents/Sponsors of the Year.

Students will have a chance to donate $1 in their student homes for themselves and their family. Students and parents/sponsors are not required to donate to participate. President Pete Gurt ’85 has agreed to match student donations!

Event Details:

• When: Saturday, May 13, 2023; Rain or shine
• Race Start Time: 9:30 a.m.
• Where: Spartan Athletic Complex Circle
• Address: 655 Brook Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033
• Event Map: View the course map before the event

Additional Details:

• During the run/walk, there will activities along the route, including:
  • Zumba with MHS alumna
  • Hydration station
  • Crafting/Mother’s Day card station
  • Petting zoo station provided by Agricultural and Environmental Education
  • Career and Technical Education Program check-in station

• Lunch will be provided after the race in the parking lot tent area next to Henry Hershey Field. See below for times.
• Celebrate our MHS families by attending the 2023 Parents/Sponsors of the Year Awards Ceremony at 12:30 p.m.
• Wear your Spartan gear to show your MHS pride!

Join the MHS community for a family lunch after the Spartan Family Fun Run/Walk in the parking lot area next to Henry Hershey Field.

There will be staggered lunch times for each division:

• 11 a.m. Elementary Student Homes and Families
• 11:30 a.m. Middle Division Student Homes and Families
• 12 p.m. Senior Division Student Homes and Families

Activities available in parking lot area:

• Browse the SGA Spartan Wear Sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Plan to celebrate outstanding parents/sponsors at 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot next to Henry Hershey Field. There will be tents set up for lunch and a stage area for the ceremony.

The award was developed by the Family Gratitude Foundation in Honor of Gertrude Gurt. A parent/sponsor from each division and a parent/sponsor of a graduating senior will be recognized for their strength and resiliency in the face of adversity and their great love and dedication to Milton Hershey School as modeled by Mrs. Gertrude Gurt, the mother of MHS President Pete Gurt ’85.

Parents/Sponsors and their families are invited to be entertained by the Senior Division Jazz Band as they perform some of their favorite selections, starting at 1:30 p.m. in the entrance of Founders Hall.

Join MHS for a live entertainment act starting at 2 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium.

Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show is a spectacularly imaginative work brought to life by two prolific performers! Matt Levingston and Gareth Sever, two masterful musicians and comedians, bring a joyous charm to this full stage production. From their imaginative songs, beautiful harmonies, dazzling tap dancing, crisp beatboxing, body percussion and bucket drumming, to a fresh and unique brand of clean comedy, Buckets N Boards has crafted an original theatrical experience the entire family will enjoy!

Parents/sponsors and their family are invited to stop into the Learning Resource Center for snacks, crafts, games, authors, freebies, and fun. Free information and some surprises will be waiting for you.

Parents/sponsors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Division Dance Concert titled, “Always the Dancing Season,” starting at 6 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium.

Parent/sponsors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Division Varsity Choir and New Horizons Concert, starting at 7 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium.

Join us for a delicious family brunch from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Founders Hall Dining Room to celebrate and honor all of the mothers in our lives.

Activities in Founders Hall Dining Room:

• Purchase discounted Hersheypark tickets while supplies last. Cash only, no card.

Meet a Milt who has been through the most unique and challenging experiences and written about them. Join Aurita for an author talk from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Founders Hall Dining Room where she will share a message about courage, strength, and survival.

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Take a closer look at more than 110 years of MHS history within the stately monument dedicated to Milton and Catherine Hershey. Tour the Founders Hall Visitors Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join us at the Gertrude Gurt Family Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to see what resources are available on campus for MHS families. Feel free to stay awhile to play games with your family and enjoy a coffee and snack. We hope you stop by!

Parents/sponsors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Division Dance Concert titled, “Always the Dancing Season,” starting at 2 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium.

Parents/sponsors and their families are invited to attend the Senior Division Spartan Band Concert, starting at 3 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium.