Gerstell Academy

Our 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.

Fourth grade students complete the Patriot Challenge and Citizenship Test!
5/31/2024

A trip to Chuck E. Cheese with Dr. Smith was the reward. Completing the Patriot Challenge and earning at least 80% on the Citizenship Test was the challenge.

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Lower School students excel at the Presidential Physical Training Challenge!
5/29/2024
The Presidential Physical Training Challenge is a comprehensive school-based program that promotes health and regular physical activity for students between the ages of 6 and 17. In 1956 President Dwight D. Eisenhower created the Presidential Fitness Challenge in response to concerns about the physical fitness of American youth as a study in 1955 revealed that nearly 58% of American youth failed at least one of the six mobility tests administered. Eisenhower’s goal was to address this issue and improve the overall fitness of American youth.
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Gerstell Academy Musicians Shine at Music in the Parks
5/23/2024
The Gerstell Academy musicians excelled at the Music in the Parks Festival at Hershey Park, with the band and string ensemble both earning first place and the choir securing second place during the competitions. After enjoying Hershey Park, they were awarded the prestigious Esprit De Corps award for their exemplary behavior and support for each other, highlighting their integrity and character throughout the event.
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