Milton Hershey School

Located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Milton Hershey School is a cost-free private and residential school for children from families of lower income. Learn more at mhskids.org.

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The statue in the picture is called The Keyhole, and it's on the MHS campus. 

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The sunsets in Hershey are breathtaking!

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For the students at MHS, the fitness center not only boasts dozens of weight machines, treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes, but the view is pretty nice too!

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You can always spot a Spartan...even on a cloudy day.

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What makes a home? Two Milton Hershey School houseparents recently described the type of home they try to create for their elementary students.

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Learning by Growing: Embracing Our Farming Roots - Milton Hershey School

When Milton Hershey reflected on growing up on a farm, he had fond memories and wanted the same for his students. During the 1900s, each student was given a small plot of ground where they were taught to raise grain, vegetables, plants, and flowers.

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There’s no better inspiration than Milton Hershey’s belief in his ideas! Mr. Hershey was confident in his vision for the town and school he created. At Milton Hershey School, we encourage students to act with the same level of creativity and confidence.

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Hoping for Spring - Milton Hershey School

“Sometimes, it might take years until we see any type of bloom. But that doesn’t stop us from planting seeds. We plant seeds of hope, seeds of self-confidence, seeds of forgiveness.”-- Clare, a houseparent at MHS

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On Sunday, the Milton Hershey School family paid special tribute to Milton and Catherine Hershey at the annual Founders Feast. More than 2,000 students shared a meal together at the Hershey Lodge while reflecting on the many opportunities provided to them due to our founders' vision.

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Nora Long - Milton Hershey School

When Nora Long ’12 came to Milton Hershey School, she describes herself as lost and unsure. After discovering her passion for film, photography and art, she gained confidence and the ability to create future goals for herself. Now, Nora works as a full-time videographer, photographer and editor at Stevenson University.

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For many, the sight of this dome brings the feelings of home.

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Last week, Milton Hershey School’s Graduate Programs for Success (GPS) Division hosted its first-ever College and Career Day for all high school students. Juniors attended our postsecondary fair and learned about the various programs and support systems in place at multiple colleges, universities, and technical schools.

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How the Hersheys Developed Both a School and a Home - Milton Hershey School

This week is Founders Week—a time for our community to honor Milton and Catherine Hershey’s vision and legacy. We remember the 10,000 lives that have been affected by their generosity. Take a look at how the Hersheys carefully planned the school’s home life program in 1910 to give all students a supportive place to call home.

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We love the empowering message on one of our elementary teacher’s bulletin boards! As we help students find their sparks this school year, we’re reminding them that they were born to sparkle.

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Student Voice and Student Choice: The 21st Century Approach to Teaching and Learning - Milton Hershey School

“How do we prepare students for the unknown, ever-changing workforce? We allow them the flexibility to apply what they know and show what they can do in novel ways that are meaningful to them. They [become] projects of the heart.” – Dr. Jaunine Fouché, MHS STEAM and Agricultural and Environmental Education Director

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Milton Hershey School Senior Wins Grand Prize for Global Non-Profit Project - Milton Hershey School

Congratulations to Milton Hershey School senior Katie Muir who was recently recognized by Education First for developing a non-profit plan to help others after traveling to Peru. Katie’s non-profit project was recognized as the grand prize weShare winner for the Peru global summit, and she received $500 to assist in launching her non-profit initiative!

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“Growing up in the circumstances we grew up in, there was no reason to believe that we could ever really succeed, but MHS gave us the resources to actualize our dreams and our ambitions.” As a 9-year-old boy from Baltimore, Maryland, Kayvon Asemani ’14 was forced to look at life in a different way. After enrolling at Milton Hershey School with his brother and sister, he used the resources at MHS to channel his love for music and strengthen his passion for bringing people together.