An Inside Look at MHS Scouting Traditions
Boy Scouts—and eventually Girl Scouts—have been a significant part of Milton Hershey School history since the late 1920s. Boy Scout troop #75 was organized on May 10, 1929 and began...
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Boy Scouts—and eventually Girl Scouts—have been a significant part of Milton Hershey School history since the late 1920s. Boy Scout troop #75 was organized on May 10, 1929 and began...
To give students freedom in the classroom, Milton Hershey School is committed to problem-based learning. Through open-ended challenges, students at all grade levels choose how they’re going to solve a...
By Tyler, a senior at MHS True purpose can come in unexpected ways. We may discover it tomorrow, or it may be revealed once we’re older. Some are able to...
By Sam, a senior at MHS What does 2017 mean for me? It means a close to my time at MHS—a journey that has been quite incredible. My senior year...
By Clare Ogle, an MHS houseparent In addition to my houseparenting duties, I have the privilege of helping with New Spartan Academy. This is the program that all new students...
By Ashley, a junior at MHS When I first walked into the open arms of Milton Hershey School, I thought I would never find an adult to connect with because...
By Natasha, a sophomore at MHS The mentorship program at MHS has made my life more positive now that I know I have someone to rely on and trust. It...
By Josi, a senior at MHS On Aug. 2, 2008, I walked into a dome building that consisted of high ceilings, marble flooring, huge chandeliers, and hundreds of people. As...
Milton Hershey and Walt Disney were iconic visionaries. Two men who believed in the power of dreaming and two leaders who had a lot in common. Hershey and Disney both...
Throughout Milton Hershey School history, the Christmas season has been a busy time with many rich traditions including pageants, programs, parties, and caroling—and even the occasional box of candy from...