GERSTELL ACADEMY
LEADERSHIP • HONOR • COURAGE

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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  • Junior Livi Nyerges receives recognition at a Gerstell Academy assembly after being awarded a summer trip to Ecuador, proudly holding the certificate at the podium in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Celebrates National Spanish Award Winners and Global Scholars

    During the Spanish Leadership Assembly on Friday, May 15, Gerstell Academy recognized Upper School students for outstanding achievement in Spanish studies through nationally recognized awards, scholarships, and academic honors.
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  • Gerstell Academy Celebrates 30 Years: Alumni Association Board members gather on campus in formal attire, marking three decades of community, tradition, and achievement in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy Celebrates 30 Years with an Elegant and Unforgettable Gala

    Gerstell Academy marked a major milestone recently as the community gathered for its 30th Anniversary Gala, an evening filled with celebration, connection, and heartfelt appreciation. The event, sponsored by the Gerstell Academy Alumni Association, brought together an extraordinary mix of guests—Board members, alumni, alumni families, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of the school—each united in honoring three decades of leadership, growth, and shared purpose.
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  • Six Lower School students (Pre-K–4th grade) from Gerstell Academy participated in the “Celebrating America 250” program. As part of this special opportunity, they visited Fort McHenry in Baltimore City and took part in the historic flag-changing ceremony.

    The Lower School Celebrates America 250!

    On July 4, 2026, America will mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding in 1776. It is an opportunity to reflect on the country’s history, ideals, and progress, while also celebrating its diverse people and cultures.
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