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School Leadership

Leading MHS Into the Future

Built on the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey, Milton Hershey School thrives today thanks to strong school leadership and vision. Learn about the people, plans, and corporate support that sustain the Hersheys’ dream of creating a school that will live on in perpetuity.

President Pete G. Gurt '85

Leaders of the School

Milton Hershey School relies on the President and Mission and Strategy Team (MST), our executive leadership team, to oversee the primary functions and day-to-day operations of our institution. They help ensure our students have everything they need to live and learn on campus. The school’s 10th president is alumnus Pete Gurt ’85.

Learn About the President Meet the MST Members

Milton Hershey School Board of Managers

Our Governing Body

The Deed of Trust established a Board of Managers as its governing body. Our managers are charged with making decisions about Milton Hershey School Trust assets and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the school.

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The Milton Hershey School Deed of Trust, signed in 1909 by Milton S. Hershey and his wife Catherine.

Our Guiding Principles

MHS school leaders collaborate to uphold the universal principles outlined in the Deed of Trust, our founding document. By following these principles, Milton Hershey School nurtures and educates children in social and financial need to lead fulfilling and productive lives.

Review Our Mission & Sacred Values
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Our Strategic Vision

Our leadership team helps guide the strategic vision for the future of MHS. This vision is articulated in The GIFT Strategic Framework. We set goals, measure outcomes, and celebrate milestones achieved. Each year, we report these outcomes and milstones in the Brown & Gold Annual Report.

Explore The GIFT Framework Read the Annual Report

Milton Hershey School will not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law (collectively “Protected Characteristics”), against any applicant for admission, enrolled student, or any other individual(s) who participate(s) in the programs, services, and activities of the School. Read important MHS policies on equal opportunity and diversity, equal employment opportunity, and more.

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