Milton Hershey School (MHS) announces that Hershey Trust Company has purchased 14 East Chocolate Avenue from The Hershey Company for $6.5 million. The former Community Building will provide offices and meeting spaces for both MHS and Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS). In the future, it is anticipated that the Hershey and MHS Archives […]
"60 Minutes," a CBS televsion news program, airs a 30-minute segment on Milton Hershey School.
Milton Hershey School breaks ground for the school’s Town Center Complex.
Dr. Frances O’Connor is installed as the first woman president of Milton Hershey School. She becomes the school’s fourth president.
Milton Hershey School modifies its admissions policy to admit non-white students.
Hershey Industrial School opens a small, 6-8 bed hospital in a house just east of the school’s current health center on Rt. 322. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1920.]
The original "Welcome to Hershey" is created on the hill in front of the Milton Hershey School Senior Hall [today Catherine Hall] for the National Agriculture Meeting held at the Parkview Clubhouse. The sign is created by spreading lime. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1962.]
Board of Managers approved the following Mission Statement: "In keeping with Milton and Catherine Hershey’s Deed of Trust, Milton Hershey School nurtures and educates children in social and financial need to lead to fulfilling and productive lives." [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in Janaury 2004.]
The Spartan Center opens to Milton Hershey School students, staff and faculty. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in February 2000.]
The Milton Hershey School completes construction of the Horticulture Center. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in October 1997.]
The Camelot Room decor is removed and replaced with School Pictures. A large picture of M.S. Hershey holding a boy is placed over the fireplace. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 1993.]
Hershey Foods Corporation and Hershey Trust Company (Trustee, Milton Hershey School Trust who controls 77% of the voting shares) announces that the Trust Company has decided to diversify its holdings and has asked Hershey Foods Corporation to put itself up for sale. (Sale process terminated by Hershey Trust Company September 17, 2002)
Milton Hershey School’s Spartan Football team completes its varsity schedule becoming the first football team in School history to have an undefeated season. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in November 1997.]
Milton Hershey School appoints a Study Committee to study possible uses or disposition of the Senior Hall Building. Committee is chaired by Richard Zimmerman. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in March 1997.]
Milton Hershey School moves offices for Alumni Programs, Student Grants and Records and the MHS Alumni Association into The Homestead. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 1996.]
Milton Hershey School moves its Admissions Office from The Homestead to Catherine Hall. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in June 1996.]
The Board of Managers of Milton Hershey School appoints a Search Committee for President, to be named by end of December, 1990. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 1990.]
Milton Hershey School opens twenty new student homes and renovates many other homes. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 1995.]
Milton Hershey School announces the establishment of an Agriculture Science Program. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in July 1993.]
Milton Hershey School’s new film, "The Vision" premieres. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in October 1988.]
Milton Hershey School begins construction of Henry Hershey Field. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1983.]
Milton Hershey School wins State Class AA Boys’ Track Championship Title. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 1982.]
First phase of the Long Range Planning for Milton Hershey School is completed. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 1981.]
Milton Hershey School wins State Track Championship Title. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in May 1981.]
Milton Hershey School completes renovations at Senior Hall. (Grades 9 – 12). [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in August 1967.]
Milton Hershey School Senior Division Homes increases to 49 (27 renovated, 22 new). For students in grades 9 through 12. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1967.]
Milton Hershey School Intermediate Division develops 36 student homes (35 new, one renovated) for Grades 5 through 8. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1966.]
Milton Hershey School dismantles Ivanhoe, an early student home. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1963.]
Milton Hershey School renovates and expands the Supply Center, including dismantling the old kitchen (site of M.S. Hershey’s early chocolate experimentations). [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1963.]
Milton Hershey School renovates Fanny B. Hershey Memorial Hall (Grades K through 5). [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1962.]
Milton Hershey School Junior Division homes are increased to 17 (12 renovated, 5 new). Homes are for students in grades K-5. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1962.]
Milton Hershey School’s construction and renovation program begins. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1961.]
Milton Hershey School releases a revised version of the film, "A Living Heritage for Boys." The film was first produced in 1952. [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1959.]
Milton Hershey School releases film titled: "A Living Heritage for Boys." [Specific date is unknown. Event occurred in 1952.]