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The voices of Milton Hershey School are all distinct, but each extraordinary in their own way. MHS blog tells the stories of our extraordinary students, staff, houseparents, parents/sponsors, and graduates. Read on to learn what brought them to MHS, the impact it has had, and the impact they hope to impart on the lives of others.

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Grateful for Memories

By Flora Awe, MHS Senior  Simone Hardy will graduate in June with the amazing opportunity of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll...

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How Milton Hershey School Family Relations Supports Families

By MHS Family Relations Enrolling a child at Milton Hershey School is no small decision. Being apart from a child and navigating the deep emotions of missing them can be...

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Milton Hershey School Lifer Shares How School Changed Her Life

By Flora Awe, MHS Senior Kiersten Collier will graduate in June with the distinction of being a Milton Hershey School lifer. MHS has had more than 600 alumni enroll in...

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Milton Hershey School Seniors Share Their Experience as Roommates in Transitional Living Program

At the start of their senior year, Milton Hershey School seniors move from the student home setting into apartment-style buildings, like dorms or residence halls as part of the MHS Transitional...

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A Life-Changing Education: MHS Senior Raises the Bar in Achieving U.S. Air Force Academy Dream

At the 2024 Opening of School Assembly (OSA), the story of Milton Hershey School senior Josh Gibb showcased the impact of Career-Focused Education at the school. In a video feature,...

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Milton Hershey School Senior Reflects on the Class of 2025

By Tayla Williams-Howard, MHS Senior The Milton Hershey School Class of 2025 is known as the Star Class. That title is no coincidence. Stars are more than just bright lights...

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A Life-Changing Education: How an MHS Eleventh Grader Focuses on Life’s Possibilities

Before enrolling at Milton Hershey School, Joshua “Ryan” Ryan’s life lacked stability. He and his family moved often. At his last school, in Maryland, he felt unsafe. Shootings, fights, and...

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My Experience as a Senior in the Milton Hershey School Transitional Living Program

By John Ademuwagun, MHS Senior As seniors at Milton Hershey School, we live in apartment-style buildings, like dorms or residence halls, known as Transitional Living. This program teaches me and...

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A Life-Changing Education: From a Small Town to Big Possibilities

By Chasity Cornett, MHS Junior I enrolled at Milton Hershey School on Jan. 15, 2024. My journey started in the Appalachian Mountains, where people admire its fresh air and various...

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A Life-Changing Education: Athletics at Milton Hershey School

By Morris Marshall, MHS Senior At four years old, on the shrunken field of my youth league team, I kicked a soccer ball for the first time. Fourteen years later,...

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