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 High School students received certificates for their eligibility to enter the National Honor Society in Carroll County

    GERSTELL ACADEMY - 2025 Upper School Honor Societies Induction Ceremony

    Gerstell Academy celebrates academic excellence through several honor societies. NHS recognizes scholarship, leadership, service, and character, requiring a 3.6 GPA; 15 students joined this year. Other societies honor achievements in Spanish, math, social studies, music, science, and English, each with unique criteria and opportunities for growth.
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  • Gerstell Academy was proud to welcome back alumnus Anthony Carpenter ’19, now a collegiate coach at Bowie State University.

    Former Upper School Basketball Star Now Leading the Charge as College Coach

    Today, Gerstell Academy welcomed back Anthony Carpenter ’19 to the Deborah Paterakis Gymnasium, where he once made history as a standout basketball player. Known for his record-breaking shooting accuracy, over 1,000 career points, and two MIAA Conference Championship titles, Anthony returned not as a player—but as a collegiate coach.
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  • Gerstell Academy's 4th-Grade sailed on the Lady Maryland in Baltimore.

    Fourth Graders Explore the Chesapeake Bay on the Lady Maryland

    Our 4th grade students set sail on the Lady Maryland for a hands-on Chesapeake Bay adventure, exploring science and environmental stewardship through activities like steering the ship, testing water salinity, and studying marine life. They witnessed the effects of pollution firsthand and discussed the unusual pistachio tide’s impact on ecosystems. A surprise encounter with the Pride of Baltimore II added excitement, as students exchanged cannon salutes and escorted the ship into the harbor. Inspired by innovations like Mr. Trash Wheel and reef balls, students are now designing their own inventions to help protect the Bay, which they’ll proudly present at October’s Leadership Circle.
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