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.
Office of the President
Pete Gurt ’85 has served as the 10th president of Milton Hershey School since 2014, leading with a values‑driven, whole‑child approach. A graduate of MHS with nearly 40 years of experience, he has guided record enrollment, strengthened academic, residential, and workforce‑focused programs, and expanded the school’s impact by creating Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.
Learn About the President
Mission and Strategy Team
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.
Meet the MST Members
Our Governing Body
The Deed of Trust established a Board of Managers as the school’s governing body. Our managers are charged with making decisions and ensuring long-term sustainability.
Read Board Profiles
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
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.