Middle School
Middle School at GFS is a magical, memorable place, with developmentally designed programs to meet the needs of 11-14 year olds. That includes finding joy in learning, and also finding joy in the discovery of who each young person is as an individual. Students engage through academics, clubs, affinity group spaces, athletics, and service in ways that help them to discover their true selves.
“I think the most important thing that our middle schoolers should take with them moving forward is confidence in their abilities, to know that they belong, that this is their home, they have agency here, and to not be afraid to share their gifts with the world.”
- Keino Terrell, Director of Middle School
Middle School News
![MathCounts Success!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677874350/germantown/uao9m3hbghetdk7ltc7q/Math-Counts.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677874350/germantown/uao9m3hbghetdk7ltc7q/Math-Counts.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677874350/germantown/uao9m3hbghetdk7ltc7q/Math-Counts.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677874350/germantown/uao9m3hbghetdk7ltc7q/Math-Counts.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677874350/germantown/uao9m3hbghetdk7ltc7q/Math-Counts.jpg","width":1600}])
Read a recap from the Middle School MathCounts Competition.
![From GFS to Scotland]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677874534/germantown/f7dhhnujwmofpwogrtnu/StGeorges.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677874534/germantown/f7dhhnujwmofpwogrtnu/StGeorges.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677874534/germantown/f7dhhnujwmofpwogrtnu/StGeorges.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677874534/germantown/f7dhhnujwmofpwogrtnu/StGeorges.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677874534/germantown/f7dhhnujwmofpwogrtnu/StGeorges.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1677874534/germantown/f7dhhnujwmofpwogrtnu/StGeorges.jpg","width":2200}])
Enjoy some news from our exchange program in Edinburgh, Scotland.
![Middle School A Cappella Rocks A Cappella Fest]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677874131/germantown/zprl7xiquot9aevakds3/D83A7492.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677874131/germantown/zprl7xiquot9aevakds3/D83A7492.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677874131/germantown/zprl7xiquot9aevakds3/D83A7492.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677874131/germantown/zprl7xiquot9aevakds3/D83A7492.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677874131/germantown/zprl7xiquot9aevakds3/D83A7492.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1677874131/germantown/zprl7xiquot9aevakds3/D83A7492.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School A Cappella opened GFS' legendary A Cappella Fest on Friday, February 3.
![Celebrating Lunar New Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677247998/germantown/tu4q1xs1a5pcdxqbscsp/unnamed_3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677247998/germantown/tu4q1xs1a5pcdxqbscsp/unnamed_3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677247998/germantown/tu4q1xs1a5pcdxqbscsp/unnamed_3.jpg","width":640}])
Read reflections from our 2023 Lunar New Year event.
![GFS Community Comes Together for MLK Day of Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677874923/germantown/apyfk7gwihiezpdyxyml/D83A5374.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677874923/germantown/apyfk7gwihiezpdyxyml/D83A5374.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677874923/germantown/apyfk7gwihiezpdyxyml/D83A5374.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677874923/germantown/apyfk7gwihiezpdyxyml/D83A5374.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677874923/germantown/apyfk7gwihiezpdyxyml/D83A5374.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1677874923/germantown/apyfk7gwihiezpdyxyml/D83A5374.jpg","width":2200}])
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Office of Community Engagement held an annual Day of Service on campus.
![Music Students Have Virtual Visit with Santigold '93]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1677247017/germantown/sijjhqlomtubdtl0du4x/324559405_2833905280079373_304743790142462765_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1677247017/germantown/sijjhqlomtubdtl0du4x/324559405_2833905280079373_304743790142462765_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1677247017/germantown/sijjhqlomtubdtl0du4x/324559405_2833905280079373_304743790142462765_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1677247017/germantown/sijjhqlomtubdtl0du4x/324559405_2833905280079373_304743790142462765_n.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1677247017/germantown/sijjhqlomtubdtl0du4x/324559405_2833905280079373_304743790142462765_n.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1677247017/germantown/sijjhqlomtubdtl0du4x/324559405_2833905280079373_304743790142462765_n.jpg","width":1920}])
In January, students had a virtual visit with guest artist Santi White ’93 aka Santigold.
![Community Engagement Series Educates Students About Social and Environmental Justice]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664547583/germantown/gaot8iq1jzgydqs8z4ky/IMG_90221.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664547583/germantown/gaot8iq1jzgydqs8z4ky/IMG_90221.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664547583/germantown/gaot8iq1jzgydqs8z4ky/IMG_90221.jpg","width":640}])
This month, we held the first of three Community Engagement Series, which educates students about food security, housing justice, and environmental stewardship.
![Welcoming Our New Faculty and Staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659023156/germantown/p4ngnpasnselca0onlnf/211109_2302.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659023156/germantown/p4ngnpasnselca0onlnf/211109_2302.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659023156/germantown/p4ngnpasnselca0onlnf/211109_2302.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659023156/germantown/p4ngnpasnselca0onlnf/211109_2302.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659023156/germantown/p4ngnpasnselca0onlnf/211109_2302.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659023156/germantown/p4ngnpasnselca0onlnf/211109_2302.jpg","width":2000}])
We are excited to welcome our new faculty and staff to GFS.
![Announcing the 2022 Maguire Innovation Fund for Progressive Education Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1649776244/germantown/jatz4g7jfqmd3fl7nakc/Middle-School-Mini-Course-3-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1649776244/germantown/jatz4g7jfqmd3fl7nakc/Middle-School-Mini-Course-3-web.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1649776244/germantown/jatz4g7jfqmd3fl7nakc/Middle-School-Mini-Course-3-web.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1649776244/germantown/jatz4g7jfqmd3fl7nakc/Middle-School-Mini-Course-3-web.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1649776244/germantown/jatz4g7jfqmd3fl7nakc/Middle-School-Mini-Course-3-web.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1649776244/germantown/jatz4g7jfqmd3fl7nakc/Middle-School-Mini-Course-3-web.jpg","width":2000}])
We are delighted to share the names of the recipients of the 2022 Maguire Innovation Fund for Progressive Education. Check out some of the projects!
![Friends Free Library: Summer Reading Programs for All Ages!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1583935545/germantown/cvffv04fj5jsxp8xfzru/Library-6.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1583935545/germantown/cvffv04fj5jsxp8xfzru/Library-6.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1583935545/germantown/cvffv04fj5jsxp8xfzru/Library-6.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1583935545/germantown/cvffv04fj5jsxp8xfzru/Library-6.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1583935545/germantown/cvffv04fj5jsxp8xfzru/Library-6.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1583935545/germantown/cvffv04fj5jsxp8xfzru/Library-6.jpg","width":2000}])
Celebrate summer with some good books! Learn about our summer reading programs.
Meet Keino Terrell: Director of Middle School
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Middle School Office
To contact the Middle School, please call 215-951-2316.
For help with Middle School Admissions applications, please email admissions@germantownfriends.org.
Keino Terrell
Director of Middle School
Christine Bancroft
Assistant to the Director of Middle School
cbancroft@germantownfriends.org