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Sept. 24, 2024

Milton Hershey School Students Gain Career Exposure from Penn State Health Neurosurgeon

Milton and Catherine Hershey dreamed of providing children with a high-quality education and vocational training so that they could lead successful and fulfilling lives. More than a century later, the Milton Hershey School...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning Opens Second Early Childhood Education Center

On Wednesday, Sept. 18, Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS), a subsidiary of Milton Hershey School, opened its second Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). With the opening of CHS...

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Sept. 17, 2024

Milton Hershey School Celebrates 2024 Homecoming Weekend with Excitement and Tradition

Milton Hershey School (MHS) welcomed alumni, students, staff, and their families for its much anticipated and record attendance-setting 2024 Homecoming Weekend. The three-day event, held Sept. 13-15, was packed with...

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Sept. 17, 2024

Milton Hershey School Campus Safety Receives CALEA Reaccreditation

Milton Hershey School’s Campus Safety department recently earned reaccreditation in Public Safety Communications from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The organization accredits law enforcement agencies...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Maui Fire Destroyed MHS Alum’s Home, But Not His Dreams

The Milton Hershey School family ties do not end at commencement. One recent grad who experienced a devastating life setback shortly after graduation was able to continue on his set...

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Sept. 9, 2024

Milton Hershey School Welcomes Former CHS Students

During a recent Milton Hershey School enrollment day, two children made history by becoming the first Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning students to enroll at MHS. Kingston Wilson and...

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Sept. 3, 2024

Houseparenting Runs in the Family for Milton Hershey School Alums

Milton Hershey School alumni Yvonne (Smith) Serrano ’04 and Nick Serrano ’04, and Eric Holland ’14 and Anna Kauffman ’14, are a houseparenting family. Anna, Eric, and Nick are MHS...

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Aug. 20, 2024

Milton Hershey School Students Tour Hershey Plant as Part of Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Milton Hershey School Pre-Apprenticeship Program students recently connected classroom lessons to real-world experiences. After a two-week program, 12 MHS students earned three industry-standard certifications: Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10,...

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Aug. 19, 2024

Milton Hershey School Will Raise the Bar in the 2024-25 School Year

The Milton Hershey School community was inspired to Raise the Bar for the 2024-25 school year during the annual Opening of School Assembly. Students and staff were reminded to achieve...

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Aug. 12, 2024

Milton Hershey School Students Explore Global Water Sustainability on International Trip

Over the summer, 22 Milton Hershey School Senior Division students traveled to Ireland and Germany through the school’s International Learning Experiences program. The trip, which aimed to broaden their understanding...

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