Germantown Academy

08/18/2026

Congratulations, Dick O’Hern 1760, on 25 years at Germantown Academy in 2026! O’Hern is a member of the Honorary Alumni Class of 1760, an Upper School science teacher, head coach of women’s rowing, and the faculty advisor of GA Environmental Action (GAEA). He was celebrated by fellow Class of 1760 member Becky Pizzino during the annual 25-Year Celebration in June and was joined by his family and Head of School Rich Schellhas 1760. Thank you, Mr. O’Hern, for your dedicated commitment to the students of Germantown Academy!

08/14/2026

🎓 Next stop: college! As the Class of 2026 heads off to campuses near and far, we’re wishing them all the best as they begin this exciting new chapter.
We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see where their journeys take them. Good luck, Class of 2026, your next adventure is just beginning! ❤️🖤💙

08/13/2026

While Day Campers were preparing for Color War competitions with bubbling-over excitement, in somewhat quieter spaces, campers were developing their creative (and delicious!) side. Sewing camp was making beautiful quilts, pillows, and very small clothes for the sewing mascot, Geoffrey. Kids Kitchen was whipping up delicious sauces for the upcoming sushi meal, and our resident Printmakers created colorful prints from found objects in our Preserve.

08/11/2026

At the close of the 2025–26 school year, we celebrated an outstanding group of faculty and staff members whose dedication and contributions enrich our school community.

Congratulations to Distinguished Achievement Award winners Tony Birch, Paul Moffit, Erin Burkholder, Pauline Jones, Kirstin Hartman, Lauren Feinschil, and Brian Grady.

Mission Awards were presented to Janine Bowers, Leigh Serra, MD, Julia Downs, and Nikki Smith.

US English Teacher Alicia Evans was named the William L. Schoff 1760 Memorial Alumni Chair for Distinguished Teaching in English.

The Dove Becker Prize was awarded to Nurse Lori Andress ’88 and Director of Admission, Enrollment & Financial Aid Laura Martin ’82.

We are grateful for the talent, care, expertise, and commitment each of these colleagues brings to our community. Please join us in congratulating all of our honorees! 👏🎉

08/10/2026

The GA Parents' Committee proudly presents the annual GA Holiday Marketplace on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 from 11am-3pm (NEW TIME!) in the Field House.

We are currently accepting vendor interest submissions here: https://www.germantownacademy.net/forms-landing-page/~form-uuid/7f64bed4-7e4b-4928-a41a-a883f75807be

08/10/2026

Assistant Head of School/Head of Middle School Jonas Jeswald led the grand finale for the Class of 2030 at the end of year Final Assembly in June. Congratulations to the many students that were honored with awards and kudos to Louisa H. ’30 and Connor R. ’30 (and Mrs. Galante) for delivering excellent speeches. The ceremony marked the culmination of the students' Middle School years and recognized their accomplishments, growth, and contributions to the community as they prepare to begin their Upper School journey.

Read More: https://www.germantownacademy.net/news/today-at-ga-post-manager-details/~board/today-at-ga/post/middle-school-celebrates-the-class-of-2030-1781016245697

08/09/2026

08/08/2026

Congratulations, Julie Rink ’88, on 25 years at Germantown Academy in 2026! Rink has served GA in many capacities since her student days, including teaching in Lower School and coaching. She was celebrated by her third grade teaching team during the annual 25-Year Celebration in June and was joined by her Class of 1988 GA classmates and her family at the event. Thank you, Mrs. Rink, for your dedicated commitment to the students of Germantown Academy!

08/06/2026

The Parents’ Committee GA GeAr Shop has what you need for the coming school year - shirts, kilts, pants, shorts, and more! Open til 5:45pm today.

07/30/2026

Congratulations to recent GA graduate Yobosa Idahosa '26 on receiving the prestigious Green Family Foundation scholarship in recognition of her thoughtful vision for using engineering to create meaningful change in underserved communities.

The scholarship required applicants to answer the question, "How do you plan on using your college education to give back to your community?" Idahosa's essay impressed the selection committee with its clear sense of purpose, personal connection, and commitment to expanding opportunities through engineering. Read the entire article at https://bit.ly/4vWYuAM.