GA is a PreK-12, coed, nonsectarian day school in Fort Washington, PA
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.
After nearly three decades of inspiring, mentoring, and shaping the minds of Germantown Academy students, Robynne Graffam ’86 is preparing to close the final chapter, begin the last act, and sing the outro of her GA story—leaving behind a legacy as multifaceted as her own remarkable talents. As Graffam readies to retire from GA this June, her impact on the community is nothing short of extraordinary.
For the second year in a row, Divya P. ’29 and Om P. ’28 participated in the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) and received 3rd place in this year’s competition. They were inspired to create an app focused on mental health from their participation in the GA Changemakers Institute.
This episode includes Athletic Director Tim Ginter talking with Varsity Wrestling Coach John Staudenmayer and Varsity Boys and Girls Winter/Spring Track Coach Steve Moll.
During a year abroad studying at the New York University (NYU) campus in Berlin, Germany, Mika O’Malley ’17 found love and a passion for German culture, arts, and museums. After completing her bachelor’s degree in New York, she returned to Germany, earned a master’s degree in Arts and Cultural Management in Hamburg, and began working in marketing.
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.
Family STEAM Night was a student-led event where community members learned about and participated in a variety of activities that connect Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The curriculum and technologies that are explored within the TinkerLab of the Lower School at GA were highlighted primarily, but it was also an opportunity to collaborate and show the vertical integration of programming across the Middle and Upper grades.
Senior Gertie Lafferty '24 writes about how the annual Senior Retreat helped her and fellow classmates think about the future.
Sarah Na recently led a workshop at a Parents’ Committee meeting on Identity, and then oversaw a similar activity in the Upper School where student leaders peer-facilitated discussions. She answers questions about the activity – Step In, Step Out - and why she felt it was impactful and important.
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.
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