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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  • A dinosaur-themed trunk was among the creative displays featured during Gerstell Academy's Trunk or Treat celebration on October 30 in Carroll County.

    Families Gather for Gerstell's Annual Trunk or Treat

    On Friday, October 30th, the Gerstell community came together for our annual Trunk or Treat event. Students and parents arrived in costume, decorated their trunks with festive Halloween displays, and handed out candy to excited trick-or-treaters. The evening provided a wonderful opportunity for families to celebrate the season while enjoying time together as a school community.
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  • Gerstell Academy Volleyball Team Competes in “B” Conference Championship!

    Gerstell Academy Volleyball Team Competes in “B” Conference Championship

    The Gerstell Academy varsity volleyball team concluded an impressive season with a hard -fought appearance in the IAAM “B” Conference Championship game held at Stevenson University. Although the Falcons did not come away with the championship title, the team’s journey to the final match marks the leadership, dedication and character that have become hallmarks of the program.  
     
    The championship game also marked the final high school volleyball match for four outstanding seniors: Natalie Delgado, Alivia Nyerges, Megan Rudo and Leah Wilson. Each player made meaningful contributions throughout the season and played important roles during the championship run. Among the seniors, Leah and Natalie also achieved a particular remarkable accomplishment- reaching the championship for all 4 years of their volleyball careers. Both girls are known for their steady, calm presence on the court as well as their positive leadership on the court. 

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  • Gerstell Academy congratulates Jaxsyn, whose artwork, Unlock the World Through Language, is featured on the cover of the 2026 MFLA Fall Conference program!

    Jaxsyn Blackwell Wins Statewide Visual Arts Competition

    Gerstell Academy is proud to announce that fifth-grade student Jaxsyn Blackwell has been named the Visual Arts Winner in the Maryland Foreign Language Association (MFLA) Visual Arts Contest.
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