Join us for a relaxed evening with a chill vibe, cozy atmosphere, and great company in the Purcell Friendship Hall & Garden. The evening will feature live music by Cryptic Tymbal and games for prizes, including MHS memorabilia. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverage tickets are included with your admission. A separate cigar lounge will be available for those who wish to unwind—you’re welcome to bring your own cigars or purchase one from the on-site mobile cigar lounge. Proceeds benefit MHSAA’s impactful programs that support alumni in need.

Tickets are $40 at the door.

Please bring a photo I.D. for age verification by the bartenders.

Includes a MHSAA leather cigar pouch with cigar cutter and one cigar.

Spice up your night and discover the joy of Salsa! Dance alongside your friends and family as professional instructors guide you step by step—no experience needed, just bring your energy and get ready for fun!

Advance registration is required.

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the greens at the ultimate alumni golf experience! This exciting event is limited to 144 golfers and is open to alumni, honorary alumni, and their families and friends. The day kicks off with a shotgun start at 7:50 a.m., followed by a full slate of fun, food, and friendly competition. The registration fee includes continental breakfast, golf, cart, picnic luncheon, and prizes.

New for 2025 is a golf ball drop contest! This exciting twist involves numbered balls raining down for your chance to win exciting prizes. Alongside this new feature, you will still enjoy traditional golf prizes, on-course games and challenges will be available throughout the tournament.

Tee sponsorships are available for just $50, offering an affordable way to support the event and showcase their business or personal message.

Shotgun start at 7:50 a.m.

For questions or special considerations, contact Nick Stone ’98 at 717.421.1998.

Put your name right on the course! Your sign will be displayed at a tee box for all golfers to see as they play through—an easy, fun way to show support!

You don’t have to be a golfer to take part in this exciting event. Watch as numbered golf balls are dropped from above, aiming for the hole. Prizes will be awarded for a hole-in-one and for the balls landing closest to the pin. Best of all—you don’t need to be present to win!

Advance registration is requested.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Visit the MHS Heritage Center at Kinderhaus to see exhibits, films, and publications from the school’s archives. The Archives are searching for letters and photos of alumni from their time as students. Help add to our archive and learn how your personal Milt story helps to add a page to the legacy of MHS! If you would like to view archives from your time at the school, make an appointment by contacting MHS School History at 717.520.3152.

Advance registration is required.

MHS students invite you to get an inside look at campus life during the school day! Join them on a tour of their school buildings to learn more about how you can engage with them during the school year. Tours will be offered at Memorial Hall (Elementary Division), Catherine Hall (formerly Old Senior Hall and now our Middle Division), and Fisher Hall (formerly Senior Hall North and now one of our Senior Division buildings). Each tour takes approximately 30 minutes.

Please note: Alumni and their guests must present a valid driver’s license or passport at the main office of the school buildings to obtain a visitor’s pass. These tours do not visit specific classrooms. At Catherine Hall, please drive in front of the building and follow the road to the parking lot near the main entrance.

Advanced registration requested.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Take a tour of Memorial Hall (Elementary Division).  Each tour takes approximately 30 minutes.

Advanced registration requested.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Take a tour of Catherine Hall (the former Senior Hall and current middle division.)  Each tour takes approximately 30 minutes.

Advanced registration requested.

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Tour William R. Fisher Hall (formerly Senior Hall North and now one of our Senior Division buildings.) Each tour takes approximately 30 minutes.

Advance registration is requested.

Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a new career? Jumpstart your future at Spartan Career Connections! Hosted by Mary Pratt-Lauchle ’96 and Zahraa Mouzon ’02, 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. Explore job leads and career paths while connecting with the MHS community on work opportunities in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Advance registration is required.

12:30 p.m.

Not a golfer? No problem! All alumni, family, friends, MHS retirees, and MHS employees are invited to the MHSAA Picnic for food, fun, and fellowship. The mouthwatering menu will feature hamburgers, hot sausages, a condiment bar, fresh salad, baked beans, grilled peppers and onions, brownies, and non-alcoholic beverages. Plus, there will be classic lawn games, exciting raffles, and—brand-new for 2025—the thrilling golf ball drop, where you’ll have the chance to win fantastic prizes!

Advance registration is requested.

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Opened in 2022, the Gertrude Gurt Family Center located at 719 Meadow Lane, was created for families of current MHS students to have a place to connect and engage on campus. The Center offers a welcoming atmosphere with private family rooms, an educational multi-purpose space, a styling station, and a self-serve café for families to enjoy. Alumni are invited to tour the Center and learn more about getting involved with the MHS Family Relations team to engage with parents/sponsors.

Advance registration is required.

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

MHS created the Spartan Hall of Fame to recognize noteworthy accomplishments of the MHS family in the areas of athletics and visual and performing arts. Join us to honor our 2025 inductees who serve as an inspiration for current MHS students.

• Athletics
• • Duane Daly ’74
  • Michael Black ’79
  • Christopher Clark ’02
  • 1975 Cross Country Team
• Visual and Performing Arts
• • Gerald Burge ’95
  • Ingrid Perez-Martin ’98
  • Cheryl Davis ’98
  • Jennifer Rolfsema ’98
  • AnnaMarie R. Rabassi-Davis

Advance registration is required.

8:00 pm. - 12:00 p.m.

Step into the elegance and extravagance of the Roaring 1920s for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and second chances. Did you miss your prom? Do you ever wish you could go back and do it differently? Now’s your chance to have the prom night you truly deserve!

Strut down the red carpet, strike a pose for the paparazzi, and capture memories at our vintage photo booth. Dance the night away to beats by DJ Midnyte (Maurice Patterson-Terry ’13), and don’t miss your chance to be crowned Prom Royalty!

Your admission includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and complimentary champagne until 10pm, as well as a cash bar during the event.

Ticket Prices:

·       General Admission: $35

·       Lifetime Member*: $30

·       Young Alumni* (Classes 2020–2025): $15

·       Late Entry (after 10 PM): $15

*Lifetime Member and Young Alumni rates limited to 2 tickets per person

Advance registration is required.

Lifetime Membership Ticket to the Second Chance Prom - A Gatsby Affair

$30.00.

Limit two tickets per person.

Advance registration is required.

Young Alumni Ticket to the Second Chance Prom - A Gatsby Affair (Classes 2020–2025)

$15.00.

Limited two tickets per person.

Advance registration is required.

Late Entry Ticket to the Second Chance Prom - A Gatsby Affair

$15.00.

This ticket entitles you to entry after 10:00 p.m. and does not include food or beverage.

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.

RSVP Requested | Continental breakfast provided.

9:00 a.m. - 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!

Step into the Heart of an Elementary Division Student Home

Advanced Registration Required

10:00 a.m. - Noon

230 Harvest Ln., Hershey

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.

Advance registration is requested.

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.

Advance registration is requested.

11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a new career? Join us at Founders Hall for Spartan Career Connections. MHS recruiters and our community partners will be on-site offering resume and career advice and skill-based sessions. You’ll also be able to learn more about the sweet careers available in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Advance registration required.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join us before the big game for food, fellowship, and fun with alumni, family, and friends. Picnic-style lunch, beverages, and plenty of Spartan spirit to kick off Homecoming!

Kick Off is at 1:30 p.m.

Wear your Spartan gear and cheer on our student-athletes during the Homecoming football game vs. Susquehanna Township High School.

Lifer and Class Photos at 5:00 PM.

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. 

Advance registration is required.

6:30 p.m. - 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 prices:

·       Limit of two tickets per MHSAA member.

·       Membership must be valid to receive tickets.

·       You must register for tickets in advance, they are not automatically provided.

Following the Homecoming Banquet:

Enjoy lively post-banquet receptions, including class reunion celebrations and an honorary member welcome. Room assignments will be posted at the MHS Homecoming Check-In area near the banquet room and on electronic signs at Hershey Lodge.

Following the Homecoming Banquet, join us for a night that’s anything but ordinary. Alumni will come together to reconnect and celebrate, as DJ HVIDAL keeps the energy high with unforgettable beats. It’s A Milt Thing will sweeten the evening with exciting raffle baskets you won’t want to miss. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available to keep the night flowing.

Advance registration requested.

9:00 a.m.

Come together with fellow Spartans as we honor the remarkable legacy of Milton and Catherine Hershey at the Graveside Memorial Service at the beautiful, newly redesigned Hershey Cemetery. This heartfelt gathering will feature uplifting scripture, inspiring music, and meaningful words from special guest speakers—a chance to reflect, remember, and celebrate the vision that built our home and school.

Hershey Cemetery is located one mile north of Hershey on Route 743 (Laudermilch Road). 

Advance registration is requested.

10:00 a.m.

Please join us for the Chapel Service in the Founders Hall Auditorium. Seating is open but limited. 

Advance registration is requested.

11:15 a.m.

MHSAA will host its annual service to memorialize alumni who have passed away since the last Memorial Grove Service gathering. All members of the Association, and their guests, are encouraged to join us for this solemn and moving remembrance.

Advance registration is required.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

After the Memorial Grove Service, join us for lunch in Founders Hall, which concludes Homecoming Weekend. Proceeds benefit the chapters of MHSAA and the MHS Student Government Association.

Support fellow alumni in times of urgent need. Your gift to the MHSAA Helping Hands Program provides emergency financial assistance for alumni facing unexpected hardships.

Help ease the burden for alumni battling cancer. Your donation to the MHSAA Cancer Care Program provides direct financial support for treatment, care, and recovery needs.