GERSTELL ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE
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Our School Motto

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  • Leadership

    ...at Gerstell is defined as, “The art of positively influencing others to unite in a common direction and guiding them to improve themselves and their community.”

  • Honor

    ...at Gerstell is doing the right thing when no one is looking regardless of the consequences. 

  • Courage

    ...at Gerstell is the ability to act in the face of fear. Not to be fearless, but to learn how to demonstrate both physical and moral courage in the face of adversity. 

Recent News

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  • Gerstell Academy Pre-K through 4th grade behind the scenes at the LS Winter Concert in Carroll County.

    Lower School presents, Gerstell Goes Hollywood!

    On Friday, December 19, Lower School students delighted audiences with the annual Winter Concert in the Paterakis Athletic Center. This year’s theme, Gerstell Goes Hollywood, featured beloved songs from classic films spanning the 1950’s to today. 
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  • Falcon Outreach loads donations onto the Gerstell Academy bus for delivery to local shelters and families in need In Carroll County.

    Falcon Outreach Offers Hope for the Holidays

    Gerstell Academy’s Upper School Club, Falcon Outreach, successfully organized a rewarding canned food and gift drive to support local families in need. Led by Outreach President Malcolm Hoar, students from all three divisions contributed generously—Lower School students donated designated items by grade, Middle School students provided canned and nonperishable goods, and Upper School students gave food and monetary donations. With additional support from the National Honor Society, parents, and staff, the drive collected an impressive array of food, gifts, and winter accessories. On December 12th, 43 Upper School students delivered these donations to the Carroll County family shelter, the night-by-night shelter, and St. John’s Catholic Church, helping brighten the holidays for many in the community.
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  • Gerstell Academy Middle and Upper School Strings performed works from Mozart to Brahms during the school’s Winter Concert Series in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy Winter Concerts: A Special Celebration

    Gerstell Academy celebrated student achievements with its Winter Concert Series on December 10–11. The event featured impressive performances by strings, chorus, and instrumental ensembles across all grade levels. Highlights included classical favorites like Ode to Joy, In the Hall of the Mountain King, and Carol of the Bells, as well as choral selections such as Hallelujah and Home. The concerts showcased the talent and dedication of our students under the direction of Mr. Julius Thompson and Mrs. Jenna Daly.
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