Homecoming Check-In
Location: Founders Hall, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey
Time: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Check in and pick up pre-ordered tickets for Homecoming events. Enjoy light refreshments and learn more about our Homecoming giveaway for alumni who update their information.
MHSAA Annual Business Meeting Breakfast
Location: Founders Hall Dining Room, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey
Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Get an inside scoop on the Milton Hershey School Alumni Association (MHSAA) and MHS. Join MHSAA leaders and MHS senior leadership for breakfast to learn about the Association’s business activities and upcoming plans for our school. This is your opportunity to ask questions and share ideas!
Experience Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning
Location: CHS Hershey, 150 Homestead Rd., Hershey
Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Join Chantal Rukundo-Karaara ’07, Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning, Harrisburg Assistant Director, as she shares the CHS experience! Explore CHS classrooms, see the unique spaces that honor the Hersheys’ legacy, and learn about a day-in-the-life of a CHS child and family. Registration is required for the experience, offered at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, at CHS Hershey.
Step into the Heart of an Elementary Division Student Home
Location: Student Home Evergreen, 230 Harvest Ln., Hershey
Time: 10:00 a.m.–Noon
Join us for a warm and personal experience inside student home Evergreen, where alumni Nicholas ’04 and Yvonne Serrano ’04 will open their doors and hearts to share what life is like for our youngest Spartans. You’ll enjoy a guided tour of their vibrant student home, hear stories that bring the Elementary Division to life, and get a behind-the-scenes reminder of the nurturing environment that shapes our students’ daily lives. Whether you are reminiscing or discovering something new, this is a chance to reconnect with the MHS mission in a truly heartwarming way. Light MHS-style refreshments will be served, and meaningful conversations are encouraged! Proceeds from this event will directly benefit MHS student programming.
Welcome Home at Dearden Alumni House
Location: Dearden Alumni Campus, 109 McCorkel Rd., Hershey
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Stop by the Dearden Alumni Campus, where you can 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. Explore a replica of Mr. Bill Dearden’s office, wander through the Camelot Room display, and enjoy our impressive collection of yearbooks dating back to 1935.
While you’re here, take a moment to stroll through the Friendship Garden, where the names of all graduates are lovingly engraved in stone. Don’t forget to capture a special moment with the MHS Ring sculpture. Light refreshments will be served, so come, relax, and reminisce with us.
Explore the Founders Hall Visitors Center
Location: Founders Hall, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey
Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Founders Hall Visitors Center, located in the rotunda of this historic building, uses technology, video displays, and interactive elements to explain the life and legacy of our school’s founders Milton and Catherine Hershey, and highlight the ways their vision still impacts the school today.
Spartan Career Connections
Location: Founders Hall, 801 Spartan Ln., Hershey
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Jumpstart your future at Spartan Career Connections! Hosted by Mary Pratt-Lauchle ’96, Zahraa Mouzon ’02, and Di’Andra Hickson ’08, this dynamic event, on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25, offers resume reviews, networking tips, and insider advice to help you land your next opportunity. An industry career readiness expert will be in attendance to offer career support. Additionally, explore job leads and career paths while connecting with the MHS community to discover work opportunities in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Shop at MHS Project Market
Location: MHS Project Market, 260 Ivanhoe Ln., Hershey
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
On your way to the Homecoming Football Game, stop by the student-run MHS Project Market to 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.
Homecoming Pre-Game Picnic
Location: MHS Ice Rink, 655 Brooke Dr., Hershey
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Join us at the MHS Ice Rink for a picnic before the Homecoming football game. There is no charge to attend this event!
Homecoming Football Game
Location: Henry Hershey Field, 635 Brooke Dr., Hershey
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Wear your Spartan gear and cheer on our student-athletes during the Homecoming football game vs. Susquehanna Township High School. The game begins at 1:30 p.m. Stop by the MHS Alumni Relations table to say hello before heading into Henry Hershey Field. Plus, the Spartan Spirit Store will be open for you to purchase any last minute gear!
MHS Lifer Photo & Class Photos
Location: The Great American Hall, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Alumni enrolled at MHS during first grade or earlier are invited to gather for a group photo before the Homecoming Banquet. All reunion classes will also take photos. Please check in at the event registration desk by 5 p.m. and enter the Great American Hall.
Here is the schedule of photos:
- 5:00 p.m. – Lifers
- 5:05 p.m. – Golden Alumni (55+ Reunion Years)
- 5:10 p.m. – Gold Reunion (Class of 1975)
- 5:15 p.m. – Class of 1980
- 5:20 p.m. – Class of 1985
- 5:25 p.m. – Class of 1990
- 5:30 p.m. – Class of 1995
- 5:35 p.m. – Brown Reunion (Class of 2000)
- 5:40 p.m. – Class of 2005
- 5:45 p.m. – Class of 2010
- 5:50 p.m. – Class of 2015
- 5:55 p.m. – White Reunion (Class of 2020)
- 6:00 p.m. – Class of 2025
Invitation-Only Circle of Honor Reception
Location: Cocoa Boardroom, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey
Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Raise a glass with us as we honor the outstanding achievements of our alumni award recipients. This elegant, invitation-only cocktail reception is a tribute to their dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on the MHS community. Join fellow alumni, friends, and supporters for an evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration as we recognize these remarkable individuals and their contributions.
MHS Annual Homecoming Banquet
Location: The Great American Hall, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Dr., Hershey
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Adults only. Attire for the banquet is MHS Sunday Best.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening celebrating Spartan pride and tradition at the Homecoming Banquet. We’ll shine a spotlight on our 2025 Alumni of the Year—James Hanawalt ’65 and John Hanawalt ’70—and hear inspiring words from MHS President Peter. G. Gurt ’85. The night will also include the exciting reveal of the MHSAA Homecoming Raffle winners.
Reminder: If you register for tickets, they can be picked up at Homecoming Check-In on Friday or Saturday at Founders Hall, or the banquet check-in area near The Great American Hall at Hershey Lodge, 4:30–6:30 p.m. on Saturday. No one will be admitted without a ticket; doors will close at 6:30 p.m.
Ticket policies:
• Limit of two tickets per MHSAA member.
• Membership must be valid to receive tickets, no additional charge.
• You must register for tickets in advance; they are not automatically provided.
Following the Homecoming Banquet:
Attend the Homecoming Banquet After Party for a night that’s anything but ordinary—where alumni gather, DJ HVIDAL brings the beats, and It’s A Milt Thing sweetens the deal with raffle baskets you won’t want to miss. Light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.
In addition, enjoy other lively post-banquet receptions, including class reunion celebrations and an honorary member welcome. Room assignments will be posted on electronic signs at Hershey Lodge.
Registration is Closed
