Germantown Academy
Germantown Academy is a historic, coeducational, nonsectarian day school founded in 1759. It is the oldest nonsectarian day school in the United States, offering education from Pre-K through 12th grade.
It is known for its rigorous academics, vibrant arts, competitive athletics, and a strong sense of community. It is located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and is a member of the Inter-Academic League.
Address: 340 Morris Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 646-3300
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She Grew Up a Soc. Now Upper Dublin’s Emma Hearn Is Starring in One of Broadway’s Biggest Hits Right in Her Own Backyard.
For most people, the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs is a distant memory from a high school reading…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really…
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Bradley Cooper Understood the Conflicts of the Heart Even Back in High School
Bradley Cooper’s star may have skyrocketed since his days at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, writes Chuck Arnold for The…
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Legendary Germantown Academy Coach, Jack Turner Remembered
Jack Turner of Ambler, a legendary Germantown Academy coach and star athlete, passed away Sept. 20 at the age of…
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Germantown Academy Welcomes Familiar Face Back as Head of Upper School
Dave Samson, who was previously a counselor and held other roles at Germantown Academy, recently returned to the Fort Washington…
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Germantown Academy Quarterback Xavier Stearn Pursues Inter-Academic League Record Before Rutgers
Xavier Stearn, a rising senior quarterback at Germantown Academy, aims to break the Inter-Academic League’s career passing yardage record before…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently…
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Germantown Academy’s Jianna Kim Carries Family Legacy as Special Olympics Volunteer
Germantown Academy senior Jianna Kim is continuing a family legacy through her volunteer work with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, according to…
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Cooking and Culinary Summer Camps in Montco Making Learning to Cook Fun for Kids
Cooking and culinary summer camps help kids build skills and confidence in the kitchen while having fun with their peers,…
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After Years of Competing, Two Montco Friends Dream of Joining Philly Pro Soccer Team
North Wales’ Mackenzie Pluck and Gwynedd Valley’s Giovanna DeMarco have been competing in soccer since their youth and now hope…
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4th Graders at Germantown Academy Explore 3D Printing
There’s a special class for fourth graders centered around 3D printing at Germantown Academy reports the academy’s website. Steam Studio…
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Hollywood Actor and Abington Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors
For 55 years, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank have provided a pathway to achieving higher education for civic-minded…
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Delaware Valley Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Plymouth Meeting Native Robert McNeil
One of the faces of philanthropy in Chester County and the Delaware Valley has died. Highland Township’s Robert McNeil, who…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Was ‘Very Serious Thinker’ in High School, Says Former Teacher
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper is once again nominated for an Oscar, this time for Best Actor for the role of…
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These 3 Actors with Philadelphia Ties Have All Been Nominated for Oscars
Hollywood isn’t short on stars with Philadelphia roots, and two have been nominated for an Academy Awards, writes Max Bennett…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He…
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Germantown Academy’s Bryce Presley Gets His Love of the Game from His Basketball Coach Dad
A love of basketball is a shared passion between Germantown Academy’s Bryce Presley and his father Dino Presley, a college…
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