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Aug. 16, 2021

Milton Hershey School Celebrates Its First Day of Classes with Pep Rallies Across Campus

For over 111 years, Milton Hershey School has celebrated its first day of school with intent, vision, and lots of confetti to commemorate the generous gift of Milton and Catherine...

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Aug. 13, 2021

Milton Hershey School Students Experience “Day in the Life” Speaker Series with HE&R

In the final week leading up to the 2021-22 school year, 535 Milton Hershey School Senior Division students participated in a “Day in the Life” speaker series with Hershey Entertainment...

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Aug. 12, 2021

Good Housekeeping Magazine Highlights Milton Hershey School Teachers as “Heroes in Our Lives”

Featuring Kelly Nickels and Jason Moffitt, MHS teachers During the COVID-19 pandemic, educators have again proven they are an essential part of children’s lives. That is certainly the case for...

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July 23, 2021

Milton Hershey School Students Learn Lessons that Stick Through Hershey Project Pathways

During the 2020-21 school year, Milton Hershey School seniors in the Career and Technical Education program’s Graphic Communication Technologies pathway were assigned to create, design, and develop stickers for various...

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July 14, 2021

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Names Senate Alexander, Esq., as First-Ever Executive Director

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) today announced early childhood education (ECE) expert, Senate Alexander, Esq., as its first Executive Director. With more than 15 years of leadership experience...

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July 6, 2021

Publications Across Pennsylvania and New York Commemorate Catherine Hershey’s Birthday

Featuring Pete Gurt, Milton Hershey School President While many central Pennsylvanians know Catherine Hershey as the wife of Milton Hershey and a founder of Milton Hershey School, few know just...

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July 6, 2021

A Life of Giving: Celebrating Catherine Hershey’s 150th Birthday

By Pete Gurt ’85, Milton Hershey School President There are many important dates in the history of Milton Hershey School, but one of these noteworthy occasions happened decades before the...

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June 28, 2021

Successful Farming Features MHS Hydroponics Program

Featuring Dr. Jason Smith, MHS Horticultural Instructional Advisor Successful Farming recently interviewed Dr. Jason Smith about the school’s hydroponics program and how the students are learning agribusiness as part of...

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June 12, 2021

Milton Hershey School Holds Senior Celebration Car Processional for the Class of 2021

On Saturday, June 12, Milton Hershey School celebrated its newest graduates and their families by hosting a Senior Celebration Car Processional on campus. The Class of 2021 officially graduated on...

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June 11, 2021

Milton Hershey School Honors the Class of 2021 with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony

On Friday, June 11, Milton Hershey School honored the Class of 2021 with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony including personal recognition of each senior, student speeches, a senior class video, and...

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