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The start of a new school year is always filled with anticipation, excitement, and opportunities for growth. At Gerstell Academy, Upper School students and faculty kicked off the year by stepping beyond the classroom and into experiences designed to strengthen relationships, build leadership skills, and establish a positive foundation for the months ahead. Through opening week field trips to Camp Puh’tok, First Fruits Farm, and Hershey Park, students embraced the values of service, teamwork, and community that are central to the Gerstell experience.

This summer's Lower School One School, One Book reading selection was The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary. Students celebrated the first Friday of the school year by sharing their summer projects and bringing their bikes and scooters to ride in the South Lot, on the courts, and around the Quadrangle.

As we begin an exciting new school year, Gerstell Academy wishes to welcome our newly appointed faculty and staff to our school community. Their passion for teaching, commitment to the Gerstell leadership mission, and wealth of experience will enrich our community and strengthen our school culture.

This summer, a group of Gerstell students embarked on an unforgettable 11 - day journey through Greece and Italy experiencing firsthand the history, culture, and traditions that have shaped Western civilization for thousands of years. Led by Gerstell faculty member Dr. David Greenspoon, and faculty chaperones Dra. Teresa Greppi, Dr. Elaine Shea, and Mrs. Janice Stencil.  The trip combined academic learning with cultural immersion, providing 24 students, faculty and parents the opportunity to connect classroom studies with real-world experiences. 

Summer at Gerstell Academy was filled with creativity, discovery, and plenty of fun as campers enjoyed a wide variety of engaging programs designed to spark their interests and build new skills. 

On August 15th, alumni and their families gathered on the patio for the Alumni Association's annual Summer Social. Planned by the Alumni Association Board, the event brought together graduates from a variety of class years, as well as faculty, staff, administrators, and friends of the school. The relaxed evening provided the perfect opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections, and celebrate the strong bonds that unite the alumni community. It was a wonderful way to close out the summer before the excitement and commitments of the fall semester began. 

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.

On Thursday, April 16, members of the Geo Bee Club participated in a spirited competition in the Carolyn B. Smith Library. Sponsored by Lower School faculty members Mrs. Patty Lutton and Ms. Tina Culbertson, the Geo Bee Club consists of volunteer students from the third and fourth grades and meets every other week throughout the school year with the goal of building a broad base of global knowledge, encouraging critical thinking, and helping students reach their full potential.