Gerstell Academy | A Private school in Baltimore, Maryland

GERSTELL ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE

Our School Motto

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.

Gerstell Academy Students Raise Over $7,300 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
3/28/2025
Gerstell Academy students raised an impressive $7,365.65 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital through creative fundraisers like a bake sale, Math-A-Thon, and fun incentives such as Pie-A-Teacher and a water balloon toss. Their efforts highlight the power of community and generosity in supporting children in need.
Read More
NEHS Students Explore Shakespeare at Folger Library
3/27/2025
Students from the National English Honor Society took a deep dive into Shakespeare’s world during a visit to the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C. From watching a play inspired by Hamlet to exploring interactive exhibits, they gained valuable insights into the Bard’s enduring legacy.
Read More
Jalen Blackwell Wins Baltimore Dream BIG Contest
3/21/2025
On Monday, March 18th, at The Lyric in Baltimore, freshman Jalen Blackwell presented his award-winning poem, "A World Without Borders." Addressing the topic of creating a better world, the poem imagined a future where physical and metaphorical boundaries dissolve in favor of shared humanity. Jalen intertwined themes of immigration, cultural exchange, equity, and belonging, emphasizing that compassion, love, and understanding should be the global currencies we value. His poem encouraged empathy and reflection, inspiring individuals to transcend divisions and embrace a vision of inclusivity and connection.
Read More