Cuba in Hershey Lounge Party – 6:30 P.M.

Kick off Homecoming Weekend with an unforgettable evening of great Cuban cuisine, incredible live music, and even better fellowship at the Purcell Friendship Hall & Garden.

Reconnect with fellow Spartans while enjoying authentic Cuban-inspired fare, and live entertainment. Your admission includes a delicious buffet of authentic Cuban food and beverage tickets to help you celebrate the weekend in style.

Looking to relax? Visit our outdoor cigar lounge, where you're welcome to bring your favorite cigars or purchase premium selections from our on-site mobile cigar vendor.

Best of all, every ticket purchased supports the Milton Hershey School Alumni Association's programs that provide assistance and opportunities for alumni in need.

Tickets are $30 at the door.

Please bring a valid photo ID for age verification when purchasing alcoholic beverages.

Includes a MHSAA hard cased cigar holder with cigar cutter and one cigar.

This price also includes your admission to the event.

Advance registration is required.

Deer Valley Golf Course

101 Stoudt Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036

Tee off Homecoming Weekend at the MHSAA Alumni Golf Tournament! Open to alumni, honorary alumni, families, and friends, this exciting event is limited to 144 golfers and begins with a 7:50 a.m. shotgun start.

Your registration includes a continental breakfast, golf with cart, picnic lunch, contests, on-course games, prizes, and the return of the fan-favorite Golf Ball Drop for a chance to win exciting prizes.

Tee sponsorships are available for just $50—a great way to support the tournament while promoting your business or honoring a fellow Spartan.

For questions or special accommodations, contact Nick Stone '98 at 717-421-1998.

Advance registration is required.

Deer Valley Golf Course

101 Stoudt Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036

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 exciting raffles, and the thrilling golf ball drop, where you’ll have the chance to win fantastic prizes!

No golf clubs required! Join the excitement of our Golf Ball Drop, where numbered golf balls rain down toward the hole for a chance to win fantastic prizes. Awards will be given for a hole-in-one and the balls closest to the pin. Best of all, you do not need to be present to win!

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!

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.

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

High Point Mansion

MHS invites you to visit the home of Milton and Catherine Hershey, recently restored to look just how it did when they lived there! See a collection of their belongings while having all of your questions answered by our experts from MHS School History.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Copenhaver Circle

Explore some of the programs MHS has to offer, including Agricultural and Environmental Education classroom spaces and Transitional Living buildings.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

MHS Project Market

Opened in 1995 as part of the Agricultural and Environmental Education program, the MHS Project Market offers a space for students to learn agricultural skills and to sell produce, plants, Spartan Ice Cream, and other products to the community. Alumni are invited to stop by MHS Project Market and support the work our students are creating! Please note that MHS Project Market is a cashless facility.

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

Founders Hall Auditorium

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 on Friday, Sept. 18, at 2:15 p.m. to honor our 2026 inductees who serve as an inspiration for current MHS students.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Founders Hall Heritage Room

Please join us for a special reception honoring the newest inductees into our chapter as honorary members. This meaningful event celebrates individuals whose exceptional support and dedication have made a lasting impact on the MHS mission and our community. Enjoy an evening of recognition, connection, and appreciation as we welcome these distinguished honorees into our alumni family.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m

High Point Mansion

For classes of 1971 and prior, get ready for a night of socializing and camaraderie with your fellow graduates at the home of Milton and Catherine Hershey. Celebrate your time at your home and school at this gorgeous reception.

Advanced registration is required for this event.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Hershey Gardens Rose Garden Pavilion

Join us for a special gathering honoring the women of MHS and celebrating achievement, connection, and support. Alumni, educators, and staff will come together to connect with their Milt sisters, build new relationships, and celebrate the shared experiences that unite generations of Hershey women.

The event will include letters of encouragement to current female students, a featured alumna discussing being a woman in modern society and balancing life and career, recognition of our founders' legacy, and a celebration of 50 years of female enrollment at MHS.

Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

Advance registration is required.

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Feeling lucky? Join us for MHSAA's Homecoming Casino Night!

Get ready for an evening packed with high-energy fun, great music, and unforgettable fellowship as we transform the night into the ultimate Spartan casino experience! Try your luck at classic casino games just for fun, dance the night away to the incredible sounds of Funktion, and enter for your chance to win prizes throughout the evening.

Whether you're testing your poker face, hitting the blackjack table, or simply enjoying the company of fellow Spartans, Casino Night is the perfect way to celebrate Homecoming.

Your admission includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, casino gaming, live entertainment, and a cash bar.

Ticket Prices

• General Admission: $30
• Lifetime Member: $25*
• Young Alumni (Classes of 2020–2025): $15*
• Late Entry (after 9:00 p.m.): $15

Lifetime Member and Young Alumni pricing is limited to two tickets per person.

Advance registration is required.

Lifetime Membership Ticket to the MHSAA Casino Night-

$25.00.

Limit two tickets per person.

Advance registration is required.

Young Alumni Ticket to the MHSAA Casino Night-

$15.00.

Limit two tickets per person.

Advance registration is required.

Late Entry Ticket to the MHSAA Casino Night-

$15.00.

This ticket entitles you to entry after 9:00 p.m. and does not include food.

Limit two tickets per person.

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

Founders Hall

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.

Founders Hall Dining Room

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 and association. This is your opportunity to ask questions and share ideas!