A top-notch, cost-free education for children Pre-K through Grade 12 Expert teaching. Technology- enabled learning. World-class facilities. A Milton Hershey School education is one of the nation’s finest.
MHS students are well prepared for college and careers. They pursue life- changing opportunities in this safe and supportive community of mentors and friends.
MHS is cost-free — from food and housing to sports equipment, healthcare, and more. Students even have the opportunity to accrue up to $95,000 in scholarship support. classes
Teaching, resources What we offer and results • Technology-enhanced classrooms and instruction in a one-to-one environment • Small classes that foster personalized learning How it works • Hands-on Learning, from STEAM Elementary Pre-K – Grade 4 (science, technology, engineering, arts, middle Grades 5 – 8 and math) and problem-based learning senior Grades 9 – 12 to field trips to co-op and internship opportunities • Career Training, beginning in middle school and resulting in two or more Students make life-changing industry-recognized certifications by progress at MHS – Achievement graduation consistently outperforms PA state averages; academic growth consistently • College Preparatory Education, exceeds PA growth average. including honors and AP courses, the Our programming is top-notch, opportunity to earn college credits, and our students are the proof.* dual-enrollment and partnerships with higher education *Measured by Pennsylvania standardized assessments • Skills for Life, from social and emotional learning to character and leadership development to health and wellness home life
Safe and What we offer supportive • Guidance and structure from attentive and caring adults • Character development and a focus on respect, integrity and accountability How it works • Everything students need, from games Students live in safe and supportive and computers to sports equipment and homes with 8 to 12 other students quiet places to study of the same gender and similar age. • A rewarding life, with fun activities, A married couple experienced in student home dinners and group outings working with children provides structure and guidance. • Frequent contact with home, through letters, calls, visits, emails and breaks activities
Opportunities What we offer to excel Sports • 16 varsity athletic teams Visual & Performing Arts • 16 dance groups How it works • 4 art clubs • 8 choral groups All students have daily • Band, orchestra, guitar and piano lessons opportunities to pursue their and ensembles interests and passions, whether • Drama Club, Stage Crew and Theater sports, arts or leadership — • Jazz and marching bands at no cost to their families. Agricultural Clubs • 4-H • Bug Club • Horsemanship and Equine Basics • Floral Art and Plantology Clubs • Soap and Woodturning Clubs • Beginner and Advanced Animals Clubs Other Activities • Outdoor Adventure Club • Scouting • Student Government • Yearbook . . . and dozens more. after mhs Preparation for life What we offer • 12 Career/Technical Education pathways, giving students the chance to explore — and then specialize in a How it works particular career or trade • Professional work experience Students start preparing for the through internships and co-op future on the day they arrive placements with partner companies at MHS. Elementary Division students develop key skills, • College and career counseling that confidence and an attitude begins in Grade 8 and continues of personal success. Career for six years after graduation development begins in Middle • MHS scholarships which are accrued Division. Internships, co-ops, through strong academic and behavioral and certification opportunities performance and good citizenship are available for Senior Division students. High school students can • A legacy of success, including more also take advanced courses, earn than 8,000 living alumni, who serve college credits and even accrue as mentors, advisors and role models scholarships from MHS. to young graduates
A sampling of the colleges and universities attended by recent MHS graduates: American University Penn College of Technology Bloomsburg University Penn State University Dickinson College Rice University East Stroudsburg University Rochester Institute of Technology Harrisburg Area Community College Susquehanna University Howard University Temple University Indiana University of PA Thaddeus Stevens College of Lebanon Valley College Technology Lehigh University University of Pennsylvania Manor College University of Pittsburgh Messiah College Ursinus College Millersville University Villanova University Moravian College Widener University Mount Saint Mary’s University Wilkes University Northampton Community College
After MHS graduate plans for class of 2019 8% planned to enter the workforce. 89% planned to begin a postsecondary education program — far exceeding HHHH 3% planned on the national average. active military duty. Included at Milton Hershey School® is one of the world’s best private schools, no cost to families: offering a top-notch education Everything below is included and positive home life to children for all MHS students. in pre-kindergarten through • Tuition 12th grade from families of low income at no charge. • Housing • Healthy meals and snacks • Clothing • School supplies Minimum Qualifications • Medical care (including for Admission eyeglasses and medications) • Counseling services To be considered for enrollment, (in individual or group settings) a child must: • Dental care • Come from a family of lower income • Tutoring and individual • Be 4-15 years old at the time academic assistance of enrollment • All activities • Have the ability to learn • Sports equipment • Be free of serious behavioral problems • Musical instruments that are likely to disrupt life in the • Computers classroom or student home life at MHS • Field trips • Be able to participate and benefit from • 24/7 security the school’s program
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