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2025

  • March

    Gerstell Middle School Students who raised over $20 earned the chance to throw a water balloon in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy Students Raise Over $7,300 for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

    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.
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  • NEHS Students Explore Shakespeare at Folger Library

    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.
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  • Gerstell Academy High School student Jalen Blackwell Wins Baltimore Dream BIG Contest at Lyric in Baltimore.

    Jalen Blackwell Wins Baltimore Dream BIG Contest

    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.
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  • Gerstell Academy High School student Matthew Glaser has earned the prestigious 2025 Carson Scholars Award in Baltimore.

    Junior Matthew Glaser selected as 2025 Carson Scholar

    Junior Matthew Glaser has earned the prestigious 2025 Carson Scholars Award, which recognizes academic excellence and community service among students in grades 4–11. Made possible by The Kahlert Foundation, the award includes a $1,000 scholarship, an Olympic-sized medal, and a trophy for the recipient's school.
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  • Elementary students singing the National Anthem at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD.

    Lower School Students Perform the National Anthem before the Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Game!

    On March 16th, Gerstell Academy's lower school students proudly performed the National Anthem before a Harlem Globetrotters game at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, impressing a crowd of over 4,000.
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  • Gerstell Academy Elementary School students spent the morning with their parents, engaging in various activities in Carroll County.

    Parents’ Day: A Celebration of Growth, Connection, and Discovery

    Friday, March 7th is Parents' Day in the Lower School. The morning began in the Wilson Room with coffee and a brief message from Mr. Thompson, Head of Lower School, before parents, equipped with the morning schedule, set off to find their child's classroom.
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  • Grace Jo, a dissident and North Korean refugee, was welcomed by the Gerstell Academy High School Current Events Club in Carroll County.

    Current Events Club Hosts North Korean Refugee

    On Monday, March 3rd, the Gerstell Academy Upper School Current Events Club welcomed Grace Jo, a dissident and North Korean refugee
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  • Gerstell Academy's High School Robotics Team hosted the 4th Annual Robotics Expo, offering Lower School FLL Explore Teams an immersive, hands-on STEM experience.

    Gerstell Academy Hosts 4th Annual Robotics Expo for Lower School Teams

    Gerstell Academy’s Upper School Robotics Team hosted the 4th Annual Robotics Expo, giving Lower School FLL Explore Teams a hands-on experience with STEM and robotics. Students showcased their Submerged season projects, explored different robotics programs, and celebrated the role of technology in ocean discovery.
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  • Gerstell's third grade students showcased their artistic talents to support local residents in need in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy Uses Art to Give Back at Empty Bowls Event

    Gerstell Academy’s NAHS hosted a community event, painting 51 bowls for The Shepherd’s Staff’s 2025 Empty Bowls fundraiser. This initiative uses art to support local efforts against food and income insecurity. 
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  • February

    Gerstell Fifth grade visits NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Prince Georges County

    Fifth Grade Visits NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center

    Fifth graders recently exploredNASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, where they witnessed the development of theNancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a groundbreaking instrument set to expand our view of the universe. 
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  • Gerstell sixth-grade students immortalized their favorite Gerstell portrait leaders in a lifelike “wax” exhibit in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy Presents Portrait Leader Speeches and Wax Museum

    On Friday, February 21st, the sixth-grade students immortalized their favorite Gerstell portrait leaders in “wax” through a lifelike exhibit of poses designed to educate museum goers on the lives of these special leaders. Parents, students, and faculty attended the exhibit and were captivated by the life-like portrayals.
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  • Gerstell Middle and High School Students with guest speaker and storyteller Ms. Griot Edna Williams in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy Celebrates Black History Month!

    On Wednesday, February 19th, Gerstell Academy hosted a school wide celebration acknowledging contributions from the African American community. The assembly opened with the lower school singing of the National Anthem led by Ms. Jenna Daly, Chair of the Performing Arts department.  The hour-long presentation was introduced and emceed by middle and upper school students. The event featured guest speaker and storyteller Ms. Griot Edna Williams who shared the history and contributions of African Americans in the work force.  
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  • Gerstell Girls Varsity Baseball Team hosted their second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game in Carroll County.

    Falcons Raise Nearly $3,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness

    On January 17th, the Falcons hosted their second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Game, an event dedicated to supporting those affected by breast cancer. Proudly sponsored by Wallace Consulting and Construction, the game served as both a fundraiser and a powerful demonstration of community support. 
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  • Gerstell High School Junior Wins 2025 Bertie Green Junior Travel Award in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Junior Wins 2025 Bertie Green Junior Travel Award

    Junior Matthew Glaser is one of only 18 students in the United States to win the prestigious 2025 Bertie Green Junior Travel Award. The award from the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica (SHH), a national honor society for high school students studying Spanish or Portuguese provides for an all-expense paid trip to the Dominican Republic in July of 2025. 
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  • January

    Keira Bosley, a Gerstell High School Student, was selected as a student page for the 2025 Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis.

    Keira Bosley Selected for Maryland General Assembly Student Page Program

    Gerstell Academy senior Keira Bosley has been chosen as a student page for the 2025 Maryland General Assembly legislative session.  It is a tremendous honor to be selected for this highly competitive program.  Keira will be working with top-tier high school seniors from around the state to help the members of the Senate and House keep the legislative process moving smoothly and efficiently.  Keira’s intellectual depth, love of learning, critical thinking, and phenomenal work ethic make her an ideal student for the student page program.
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  • Gerstell Middle School red robotics team competed in the FLL Challenge Maryland Qualifier: Battle of the Beltway in Baltimore.

    Middle School Robotics Teams Compete in First Lego League Challenge

    Three middle school robotics teams competed in the FLL (First Lego League) Challenge Maryland Qualifier: Battle of the Beltway on Saturday, January 18th, at St. Paul’s School. Students competed in four categories: robot design, innovation project, core values and the robot game. The theme for the 2024-25 year is Submerged, where students learned and studied engineering challenges related to our oceans. 
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  • Gerstell High School Student, Jalen Blackwell, wins local “Voice of Democracy” Contest in Baltimore County.

    Freshman Jalen Blackwell wins local “Voice of Democracy” Contest

    Freshman Jalen Blackwell won the “Voices of Democracy” contest sponsored by the Lt. Peter G. Zouck VFW (Veteran of Foreign Wars) Post 521.  The theme of the contest was entitled “Is America Today Our Forefathers Vision”, and Jalen was commended for his self-confidence and poise and was awarded first place. The essay was submitted in recorded form and Jalen read the essay during the November 14th Post meeting held at the Lt. Peter G Zouck VFW Post 521. VFW Post 521 is located in Owings Mills and was established in honor of a soldier from Glyndon who was killed during WW1 and buried in France. Jalen was awarded a $200 monetary prize from the VFW Post 521 and a $100 monetary prize from the Auxiliary Post 521, along with a Certificate of Achievement. 
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  • Gerstell High School Current Events Students presented an overview of the Piedmont Reliability Project in Carroll County.

    Gerstell Academy’s Current Events Club Presents

    Representatives of the Upper School Current Events Club presented an overview of the Piedmont Reliability Project to the upper school students, faculty and staff on Thursday, January 9thHeld in the Paterakis Athletic Center gymnasium, the presentation was designed to teach students and attendees about the impending project which proposes to construct a high-voltage electricity transmission line across 70 miles of private and public land. The New Jersey based Public Service Enterprise Group is planning to provide energy to Virginia based data centers. 
     
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