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Alumni Fellowship Weekend

Join us from Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26!

Milton Hershey School Alumni Fellowship Weekend is a special time to reconnect, mentor, and honor alumni. It’s also an opportunity to meet and celebrate the Class of 2026 while rediscovering the vibrant community and school that shaped them. This weekend brings together the heart of the MHS family, forging connections between students and alumni, whether you graduated a few years or decades ago.

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Registration for Alumni Fellowship Weekend 2026 is open. The registration deadline is Friday, April 10.

For questions about registration, please contact MHS Alumni Relations at 717-520-2034 or MHSAA at 717-520-2045.

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Schedule of Events

Friday, April 24

MHS Career Day

Time: 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Engage and share your professional experience with our Middle Division and Senior Division students at the MHS Career Day. This dynamic, hands-on exploration will match alumni within one of our 10 Career and Technical Education program areas, enabling students to network with Milts in their areas of interest. Scan the QR code to learn more about CTE at MHS. Interested in participating? Email [email protected] by Friday, April 10.

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Explore School History at the Heritage Center

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Heritage Center at Kinderhaus, 635 Meadow Ln., Hershey

Drop by the Heritage Center at Kinderhaus to see where the rich history of MHS is preserved. Looking to support the preservation of MHS history? Our School History team invites and encourages artifact donations, such as letters and photos from your time at the school, to ensure that the stories that make MHS so special are remembered.

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Welcome Home at Dearden Alumni Campus

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Dearden House, 109 McCorkel Rd., Hershey

Stop by the Dearden Alumni Campus to relive cherished memories and reconnect with the past. Our campus offers a self-guided tour of the Dearden House Museum, featuring a nostalgic glimpse into student home life from the mid-to-late 1950s and 1960s. Light refreshments will be served, so come, relax, and reminisce with us.

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Tour the Founders Hall Visitors Center

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Founders Hall, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

The Founders Hall Visitors Center’s state-of-the-art technology will leave a lasting impression of Hersheys’ philanthropy and how their generosity gave life-changing opportunities to so many. This self-guided tour features six exhibits: The Deed of Trust, Life at MHS Pillars, Spartan Memories, Milton’s Legacy, Vision in Action, and Alumni of the Year.

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Presidents’ Reception

Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Purcell Friendship Hall, 109 McCorkel Rd., Hershey

The Presidents’ Reception is a special event that brings together alumni leaders, supporters, and friends of MHS to celebrate our shared commitment to service and stewardship. More than a gathering, the event directly benefits the MHSAA scholarships and financial awards for graduating MHS seniors. Dress is Sunday Best.

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Saturday, April 25

Alumni Fellowship Weekend Check-in

Time: 9-10:45 a.m.
Location: Founders Hall Rotunda, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

Check in for the Alumni-Senior Brunch, join the 1,000 Voices Challenge, and learn more about our Alumni Fellowship Weekend giveaway for alumni who update their information.

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Shop the Spartan Spirit Store

Time: 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Location: Founders Hall Dining Room, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

MHS students mix their entrepreneurial and school spirit through the Spartan Spirit Store. It offers more than t-shirts, hoodies, pants, and other swag—it provides real-life CTE experiences where students design, market, and manage the store. Come out and support their pop-up shop during Alumni Fellowship Weekend.

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Tour the Founders Hall Visitors Center

Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Founders Hall Rotunda, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

The Founders Hall Visitors Center’s state-of-the-art technology will leave a lasting impression of Hersheys’ philanthropy and how their generosity gave life-changing opportunities to so many. This self-guided tour features six exhibits: The Deed of Trust, Life at MHS Pillars, Spartan Memories, Milton’s Legacy, Vision in Action, and Alumni of the Year.

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Alumni-Senior Brunch

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Founders Hall Dining Room, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

The Alumni-Senior Brunch offers an opportunity for you to meet the more than 200 members of the Class of 2026. Join the 2025 Alumni of the Year John Hanawalt ’70 and Linda Hanawalt, on behalf of Jim Hanawalt ’65, to honor our alumni and seniors during the Alumni Achievement Awards presentation. In addition, alumni will present the Class of 2026 with an MHSAA pin. Dress is Sunday Best.

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Celebrate Earth Day at MHS Project Market

Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Location: MHS Project Market, 260 Ivanhoe Ln., Hershey

Stop by the student-run MHS Project Market to celebrate Earth Day and shop a wide selection of campus-grown vegetables, herbs, and more. Additionally, student-made gifts and Spartan Ice Cream are available for sale. Please note that MHS Project Market is a cashless facility.

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Step into the Heart of Transitional Living

Time: 2-4 p.m.
Location: TL Ivanhoe, 781 Ivanhoe Ln., Hershey

Join us for a warm and personal experience inside TL Ivanhoe, where our seniors will open their doors and hearts and share what life is like for our graduating students. Light MHS-style refreshments will be served. Proceeds from this event will directly benefit MHS student programming.

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Sunday, April 26

Chapel Service

Time: 9 a.m.
Location: Founders Hall Auditorium, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey

We warmly invite you to join us for our Chapel Service. It’s a special time for reflection, connection, and community. Seating is limited. Dress is Sunday Best.

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Milton Hershey School provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities at special events sponsored by the School. Questions about the accessibility of programs and events, and requests for accommodations at School-sponsored events, should be directed to Central Monitoring 717-520-2647 at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the event. Please note that the School does not provide wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

100 Years, 1,000 Voices Challenge

For 100 years, the MHS School Pledge has shaped generations—and now it’s your turn to share what it means to you. The 100 Years, 1,000 Voices Challenge invites you to submit a short video reflecting on the Pledge and its impact on your life and work.

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