10 Ways to Encourage Learning on the First Day of School
As students head back to school and into the classroom, teachers are faced with the all-important task of engaging them in the learning process. A little creativity goes a long...
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What Does It Mean to be a Spartan?
In October 1935, the term “Spartans” first appeared in the student-written School Industrialist after being selected as the school mascot by the student body. Fortitude, courage, undaunted spirit and self-discipline...
Service Learning in Ghana: A Series of Reflections
Reflection One: Building Lifelong Connections By Gabby, an MHS senior I have been extremely blessed to travel to Ghana with Milton Hershey School’s Multicultural and Global Education program this past...
Say What? The Battle Against One-Word Answers
By Clare Olge, an MHS houseparent Have you ever asked a teenage boy about his day? Regardless of how you phrase the question, it’s typical to get a one-word...
The Transformation of Milton Hershey School’s Recreation Program
When Milton Hershey was giving a reporter a tour of the school in 1924, they encountered a group of excited boys that were participating in the school’s recreation program. When...
Green Time: The Relationship Between Nature, Personal Growth and Academic Success
There’s a growing body of evidence that shows time spent in nature, otherwise known as green time, can lead to increased psychological, emotional, and physical well-being. According to a USA...
Reducing Summer Learning Loss with Year-Round Experiences Summer Program
For many students across the U.S., summer is full of vacations, time spent outdoors, and gatherings with friends and family. These activities are fun and relaxing, but they don’t always...
Getting a Taste of the Culinary World: Kiana’s Internship at The Hotel Hershey
Inspired by her family’s home-cooked meals growing up, Kiana joined the Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management Services career pathway at Milton Hershey School when she realized cooking was her true passion. Through...
Planting Her Roots in the Field of Agriculture: Sophia’s Environmental Internship
Sophia, a rising senior at Milton Hershey School, is passionate about plants and environmental science and dreams of pursuing a career in this field. She chose the Agriculture and Natural...
How Schools Can Help Graduates Achieve their Definition of 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...