MHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

2020-21 School Year
As a life-sustaining organization, MHS never closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We continued to serve our students during a time when they truly needed us most. During the 2020-21 school year, we have two priorities:
- The care and education of our students
- The health and well-being of all
Our approach to the school year was developed using federal and state guidelines, CDC considerations, and MHS-established health and safety protocols to keep our campus a safe, nurturing, and healthy place. Read more below.

Health and Wellness Update
As we continue to care for and educate students amid the COVID-19 pandemic, President Gurt ’85 provides an update of how MHS has been working tirelessly to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our students.

Winter 2020-21 Athletics Update
In prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of our students and staff, Milton Hershey School will not participate in 2020-21 winter sports. As a residential school that cares for approximately 2,000 students on campus, it is critical that we take a proactive approach to safeguarding our school community. MHS will explore opportunities for student-athletes to continue skill development in alignment with our school’s Health and Safety Plan.

In This Together
Members of the MHS community have shared perspective pieces on MHS’s Health and Safety Plan as well as the many ways in which we are keeping our community safe.
Read the Stories
Additional Resources
Visit the following health organization websites for additional information:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Pennsylvania Department of Health World Health Organization (WHO)