The Washington Post published a super piece on the Milton Hershey School Sunday. Milton Hershey is one of the boarding school world’s great places. Endowed by chocolate, the school dedicates itself to providing first class opportunities to students whose background and family finances would normally keep boarding school beyond their educational opportunities.

Milton Hershey’s fortune allows it to serve one of the great roles that I often explain when talking about the “whys” of boarding school. Milton Hershey serves as the consistent environment for students. M-H supports its students and students know what to expect of the school.

Dedicated to its role, Milton Hershey knows and goes the extra mile in providing the basic family functions that we often take for granted. Like a traditional boarding school for its students, Milton Hershey serves as a safe, consistent environment for its students. Milton Hershey becomes home- providing health, mental health and dental care along with daily safety and structure of a routine that makes sure you know and have time to take care of your responsibilities.

As Milton Hershey communications director told the Washington Post, “Basically, we’re looking for good kids in really difficult situations who deserve a shot at a normal life.”

With the support of and structures of a family Milton Hershey students frees its students to explore and excel.

The Washington Post piece is long, but more than worth the read; the personal stories are great. To learn more about the school, visit their site.