Mrs. Jane Gurt Named YWCA Woman of Excellence
When Milton Hershey School student Lydia Frimpong was 7 years old, she couldn’t help but notice Jane Gurt’s presence on campus. To Lydia, Mrs. Gurt was larger than life, and...
Milton Hershey School NewsCategory: Faculty and Staff
March 25, 2025
Feb. 11, 2025
Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Visits Milton Hershey School
On Friday, Feb. 7, the Milton Hershey School community received a special visit from Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education under the Obama administration and current managing partner of...
Nov. 22, 2024
Quick Response Saves Life During Medical Emergency at Milton Hershey School
Had it not been for the swift actions of a Milton Hershey School guest safety coordinator and school nurse during a medical emergency, a fellow school employee might not be...
Nov. 11, 2024
Milton Hershey School Community Gathers for the 2024 Founders Feast
On Sunday, Nov. 10, Milton Hershey School held its 2024 Founders Feast, which brought together more than 2,100 MHS students and staff to celebrate the lives and legacy of Milton...
Oct. 22, 2024
Milton Hershey School Teacher Named as Educator of the Year
Since she was a young girl, Milton Hershey School Senior Division English Teacher Emily Gallo has been passionate about providing students from low-income families with life-changing opportunities. More than 20 years...
Oct. 15, 2024
Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 2024 Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE) conference, Milton Hershey School President Pete Gurt ’85 was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime Achievement Award is given to...
Oct. 1, 2024
Retired Milton Hershey School Teacher, Coach Reflects on Career with Pride
Bob Guyer spent more than 37 years of his career as a Milton Hershey School coach, teacher, and athletic director. He retired four years ago, and his face still lights...
Sept. 17, 2024
Milton Hershey School Campus Safety Receives CALEA Reaccreditation
Milton Hershey School’s Campus Safety department recently earned reaccreditation in Public Safety Communications from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). The organization accredits law enforcement agencies...
Aug. 19, 2024
Milton Hershey School Will Raise the Bar in the 2024-25 School Year
The Milton Hershey School community was inspired to Raise the Bar for the 2024-25 school year during the annual Opening of School Assembly. Students and staff were reminded to achieve...
July 16, 2024
Milton Hershey School Employee Named President of the Coalition of Residential Excellence
James Turner, Elementary Division Home Life administrator, has been named president of the Board of Directors for the Coalition of Residential Excellence (CORE). In this role, Turner will work with...