The Power to Become

Some families in your viewing area may not know that a private, residential pre-K through 12th grade education–with all costs covered–is within reach at Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Through the Power to Become, this PSA introduces families to a school community where students are supported as they discover their strengths, explore new possibilities, and prepare for what’s next. Help families in your community discover a no-cost educational opportunity that could be the right fit for their child.

When you share this PSA, you help connect families to: A private, residential pre-K through 12th grade education with all costs covered; Support from teachers, houseparents, counselors, and peers, Hands-on learning, career exploration, and college preparation; A safe, structured environment where students can grow academically and personally.

Please consider airing this PSA to help families learn about Milton Hershey School and the resources available to eligible students across the country.

Be Your Greatest Self

Milton Hershey School is a one-of-a-kind place where students from low-income families receive an outstanding education, incredible experiences, health care, housing, meals, and more—with all costs covered.

At MHS students from pre-K to grade 12 explore their individual interests, develop leadership qualities, and build a foundation of fundamental life skills to help them thrive. 

State-of-the-art facilities and highly trained teachers ensure each child benefits from a rewarding academic program, college and career pathways, and vocational training. Each child can accrue up to $95,000 in continuing education scholarships. Students also can participate in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports, visual and performing arts, trips, and special programs. 

More than 11,000 graduates have had their lives transformed since Milton Hershey, founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company, and his wife, Catherine, started the school in 1909. The school remains dedicated to partnering with families to help children become their greatest selves. Today, students from around the country live and learn with caring houseparents on the school’s beautiful campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania. 

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Milton Hershey School is one of the world’s best private schools, where qualifying students in pre-K through 12th grade live on campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and receive an exceptional educational experience. The school covers all costs for the underserved students who attend. This includes tuition and housing, healthy meals and snacks, clothing, school supplies, computers, medical and dental care, extracurricular activities, and more.

Throughout its long history, MHS has provided life-changing opportunities for students. They learn lessons in the classroom and skills outside of the classroom to lead successful lives. They are fully equipped to approach graduation with confidence and a plan for the future. Most importantly, because their daily needs are met, each student has the opportunity to simply be a kid. 

Share the life-changing opportunity of Milton Hershey School!

Houseparenting: A Full-Time Job with Lifelong Impact

Milton Hershey School is one of the world’s best private schools, where students from low-income families seeking greater opportunities live and learn on campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania—with all costs covered. 

MHS students enroll for various reasons and represent diverse backgrounds. Regardless of their situation or where they come from across the U.S., our students and their families seek to break the cycle of poverty. MHS provides the opportunity and quality education to help them achieve this goal. 

A cornerstone of the MHS student experience is our unique, on-campus home life, in which a group of students live in student homes managed by houseparents. Houseparents are critical to how MHS fulfills its mission to provide opportunity, safety, and stability for the children who need it most.

Help advance the mission of Milton Hershey School. Share the houseparent career opportunity with your communities.