What is student home life like at MHS?
The Home Life Program at Milton Hershey School aims to create a family-like atmosphere for students. In each of the 150 specially designed homes, 9-13 students of the same Division level live under the guidance of houseparents – married couples with childcare experience employed full-time by the School. Houseparents serve as mentors to each of the students in the home, providing support and guidance as the students develop, mature, and gain the skills that will make them successful graduates. Parents and sponsors are welcome to become a part of this extended family by staying in touch with their children and their children’s houseparents through regular phone calls, e-mails, and visits to campus. In addition to vacation breaks, students may visit family members overnight for up to five weekends per year. MHS also hosts several special family events throughout the year.
The Home Life Program at Milton Hershey School aims to create a family-like atmosphere for students. In each of the 155 specially designed homes, 8-13 students of the same Division level live under the guidance of houseparents – married couples with childcare experience employed full-time by the School. Houseparents serve as mentors to each of the students in the home, providing support and guidance as the students develop, mature, and gain the skills that will make them successful graduates. Parents and sponsors are welcome to become a part of this extended family by staying in touch with their children and their children’s houseparents through regular phone calls, e-mails, and visits to campus. In addition to vacation breaks, students may visit family members overnight for up to five weekends per year. MHS also hosts several special family events throughout the year.
