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Germantown Academy Director of Athletics Tim Ginter has announced that Matt Dolan, Head Coach of Boys Basketball since 2019, is stepping down for other opportunities.
At Germantown Academy, students are challenged, supported, and engaged in a multitude of ways that lead to a transformational learning experience. They graduate as individuals who are capable of achieving far more than they had ever imagined.
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Germantown Academy welcomed author and performer MK Asante to campus where he presented to MS and US students and served as the keynote speaker at the annual Black History Month celebration for GA families. A native Philadelphian, MK brought heart, passion, intelligence, and wisdom to the day
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While the Class of 2026 has been talking about college for the past year with their counselors, the students and families recently heard from members of the new GA College Counseling Advisory Board as they were led through the annual Case Studies Program.
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Germantown Academy had 10 winners in the annual Oral Proficiency Contest organized by the Montgomery County chapter of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages.
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Vincent Zhou '26 writes about the importance of teachers developing strong bonds with their students and how GA students benefit from engaged faculty members.
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Playing sports at GA has been an incredible journey for Jazziah Manning '25, teaching resilience, perseverance, and the importance of teamwork. Balancing academics and athletics is challenging, but the rewards—both on and off the field—make it all worthwhile.
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Jack Wescott ’25 reflects on his transformative athletic journey at Germantown Academy. Through challenges, tough decisions, and the support of the GA community, he discovered resilience, teamwork, and lessons that will guide him far beyond the field and water.
Senior Farihah Kemp '25 writes about how acting in the play Almost, Maine was an incredibly fun and unique experience - and is one of her most memorable in the Belfry Theater Club.
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The 673 members of the Classes of 2020 – 2024 elected to attend 188 different college and universities throughout the United States and abroad.
GA's four all-weather turf fields make us a leader among regional schools.
The Parents' Committee is an active body of GA parents that friend-raise and fundraise throughout the school year.
GA's Middle School hosts more than 20 different clubs, including student government, Art Club, Green Ambassadors, Karaoke, and Coding.
Germantown Academy was originally founded in the Germantown section of Philadelphia in 1759. GA's current campus in Fort Washington opened in 1964.
GA hosts international exchange programs for Upper School students and faculty with the countries of China, Poland, England, Spain, and France.
Annually, 375+ students from all three divisions play an instrument, from lessons on campus to performing in bands and orchestras.