Milton Hershey School

We are so excited to welcome our newest Spartans to Milton Hershey School! On Monday and Tuesday, nearly 200 students began their MHS journey. Over the next week, they'll participate in New Spartan Academy—a program designed by our Family Relations team to prepare new students for their first day of school.

Learn more about New Spartan Academy: https://bit.ly/4fvD9b8

Last week, students in the Milton Hershey School Agricultural and Environmental Education program competed at the Lebanon Fair! Congratulations to our students for receiving the overall grand champion dairy goat and the overall reserve grand champion dairy goat.

Milton S. Hershey once said, "It was natural for me to think of education and of orphans and boys whose mothers had hard times and wanted them to have the chance other boys had ... I wanted to get away from the idea of institutions and charity and compulsion, and to give as many boys as possible real homes, real comforts, education, and training, so they would be useful and happy citizens."

Over a century later, Milton Hershey School continues Mr. Hershey's legacy—serving more than 12,000 graduates. Learn more about his amazing gift: https://bit.ly/36KZ9Q4.

Last week, Milton Hershey School students in the Year-Round Experiences (YRE) program harvested at the Hershey Community Gardens to create floral bouquets that were delivered to local nursing and rehab facilities as part of the garden's flower outreach program.

Learn more about YRE at MHS: https://bit.ly/4cUEyW7

Milton Hershey believed children should grow up with the feeling that they have a real home. In 1926, the first cottage homes opened, bringing Mr. Hershey’s vision to life.

Now, 100 years after the first cottage homes welcomed students, that belief continues to guide Home Life at Milton Hershey School. From shared meals and daily routines to lifelong lessons and meaningful connections, students benefit from a nurturing home environment designed to help them succeed in school and in life.

Learn more about Home Life at MHS: https://bit.ly/4wZPJXI

: Internships and coursework are aligned to future goals across multiple sectors.

From business and automotive to health sciences and law and public safety, Milton Hershey School’s Career and Technical Education program intentionally connects coursework to internships and credentials—strengthened through collaborations with local employers and institutions—to prepare students for college, military service, or direct-to-career paths. That alignment helps students build a resume before graduation and choose post-secondary pathways with confidence.

Learn more about CTE at MHS: https://bit.ly/4aWU1Xm

Coaches at Milton Hershey School do more than lead practices—they help shape character, build confidence, and guide students toward their full potential.

Through mentorship, coaches instill values like teamwork, resilience, accountability, and leadership. They create environments where students feel supported, challenged, and inspired—on and off the field. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and academic success, MHS coaches play a critical role in helping students develop the skills they’ll carry into college, careers, and life.

If you’re driven to make a meaningful impact and mentor the next generation, explore coaching opportunities at MHS: https://bit.ly/4esU9xt

Learn more about our athletics programs: https://bit.ly/42heUbK

The nation's 250th anniversary offered an opportunity to reflect on the moments that have connected Americans to their shared history. One of those moments took place at Milton Hershey School in 1976, when students and staff held a yearlong Bicentennial celebration with performances, projects, and historical displays.

Explore how the school community brought history to life during this memorable year: https://bit.ly/44VBabj