Role Models, Houseparents through Generations
Featuring MHS alumna Shannon Butler ’98, Houseparent My parents separated when I was 10 or 11 years old, and my siblings and I were separated when that occurred. I left...
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FOX43 Showcases How Milton Hershey School and Houseparents Help Children in Need
Featuring Shannon Butler, MHS Houseparent Television news station, FOX43, recently aired an in-depth story highlighting how Milton Hershey School and its houseparents lift children out of poverty. The piece features...
MHS Parent/Sponsor Plays Important Role in Student’s Success
Milton Hershey School encourages parents/sponsors to be active members in their student’s success at MHS. According to houseparents Clinton and Jill Singletary, parent/sponsor Catherine [Cait] Gabriel is an exceptional role...
Milton Hershey School Onboards Largest Houseparent Class in School History
Milton Hershey School employs over 200 houseparent couples annually to oversee student homes on campus. Houseparents shape the lives of children from low-income families. This year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Daily Journal Project Helps Students Focus on Their Futures
Milton Hershey School houseparents Eric and Ashley Bennett have integrated this year’s Opening of School theme, Our Future in Focus, into their student home activities including a daily journal project....
Milton Hershey School Houseparents Guide New Staff Through Role
By Eric and Diane Chapelle Since becoming houseparents, we have experienced the loss of our old lifestyle but the joy of a new. Our goal is to help new staff...
Hershey Empty Nesters Become Houseparents at Milton Hershey School
As Hershey community members for over 30 years, Terry and Kathy Augustine knew many friends who worked at Milton Hershey School. However, they did not know the impact of the...
Grandparents Encourage Enrollment at Milton Hershey School
By Haley Shurock, 10th grade I became a student at Milton Hershey School because of my grandparents, who are my guardians. My grandma heard about the school because she lived...
Milton Hershey School Houseparents Use Military Background to Foster Positive Character
Marty and Angela Brand started their youth-minded careers working within their church for more than 12 years. With experience in mentoring children and military structure, they decided they may be...
Milton Hershey School Houseparent with Military Background Provides Valuable Structure
As past camp counselors with military backgrounds, Corey and Jennifer Caugherty found themselves ready for a new youth-focused role when responding to a local classified advertisement for Milton Hershey School’s...