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Milton Hershey School NewsCategory: Home Life Staff

Oct. 18, 2021

Milton Hershey School Staff Named Houseparents of the Year by Coalition of Residential Excellence

Featuring Terry and Kathy Augustine, MHS Houseparents Milton Hershey School houseparents Terry and Kathy Augustine were recently recognized with the 2021 Catherine Hershey Award for Houseparents of the Year by...

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Oct. 7, 2021

Milton Hershey School Builds Community Through M.O.L.D. Mentoring Program

Milton Hershey School believes in the power of community and annually encourages its staff to participate in student mentoring programs to build everlasting relationships. The Senior Division Mentoring Our Leaders’...

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Dec. 8, 2020

Milton Hershey School Drives Through the Homestead Light Show

On the third day of Christmas… Homestead Light Show Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 and his wife, Jane, provided a Winter Wonderland to our students and Home Life...

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Aug. 23, 2020

Milton Hershey School Fireworks Display Culminates Opening of School Festivities

Over the past several weeks, Milton Hershey School provided an Opening of School experience that will be remembered for years to come. MHS students and staff participated in fun, unity-building activities centered...

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Aug. 18, 2020

Our Future in Focus Decoration Contest Decks Out Milton Hershey School Campus

Milton Hershey School student homes and Transition Living (TL) buildings got creative in decking out their outdoor spaces for the Our Future in Focus decoration contest—as part of the 2020-21...

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Aug. 27, 2019

Milton Hershey School Welcomes New Students, Reaches Record Enrollment

On Monday, Aug. 26, the Milton Hershey School community welcomed 108 new students to campus during its most recent Enrollment Day. Their arrival brings enrollment at the school to a...

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Aug. 19, 2019

MHS Community Inspired to BE GOLDEN During Opening of School Assembly

On Monday, Aug. 19, 2019, the Milton Hershey School community gathered to celebrate the start of a new school year. Students and staff were encouraged to “Be Golden” by living...

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May 20, 2019

MHS Housefathers Are Passing Healthy Lifestyles to Their Students

This school year, a group of Milton Hershey School housefathers decided to take their soccer skills to the next level by creating a competitive team. As role models for the...

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May 13, 2019

Outstanding Parents/Sponsors Recognized During Spring Family Weekend

On Sunday, May 12, three outstanding parents/sponsors were honored during Spring Family Weekend with the first ever Parent/Sponsor of the Year Award. The award was developed by The Family Gratitude...

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Sept. 6, 2018

MHS To Host Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Informational Event on Sept. 25

Milton Hershey School is hosting a free, informational event on Tuesday, Sept. 25 exclusively for grandparent caregivers who are interested in learning more about the school’s top-notch education and nurturing...

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