ECMS Student’s Story in Teen Ink

ECMS after-school writing group student Cassie submitted the fiction story she wrote for the group's November project to Teen Ink. Last week, she shared the exciting news that her story was accepted and published. Here's the story for anyone interested in checking it out.

Despite the name, Eastern Christian's Honors Choir's "Frozen" Dessert Theatre was a sizzling event! Members of ECHS Honors Choir put on a mini concert featuring songs from the contemporary classic animated movie Frozen. Following the main production, audience members enjoyed a live art piece featuring a mural of Olaf, crafted by 4 art students while…

Think you can't afford a quality Christian education? Think again! At Eastern Christian School, no student pays 100% of the cost of education. With our generous donors, our endowment fund, and supporting activities like Eagle Solar Energy Company and Ditto Thrift Store, every student's cost of education has already been supplemented by 20%. But we don't stop…

The varsity boys had another great week this week. Tuesday we played Elmwood Park and were ahead by 12 points after the first quarter. We came up just short at the end losing 59 to 53. Jon Veenstra led the way with 14 points while Henry Ruitenberg continues to play strong and pulled down 12…

The last time that you read the words of my voice, our beloved boys basketball team sat on a pile of three losses while holding one win in their clutches. A lot has changed since that melancholic day. The young Eagles have won their last five contests, beating the likes of Hawthorne Christian, Haledon Public,…

The winning streak continues for the ECMS girls basketball squad, who recorded two convincing wins against Elmwood Park and Hawthorne. A change of scenery and a more-experienced Eagles team proved to be too much for Elmwood Park, who beat the Eagles by 1 point earlier this season. Madison Wynbeek scored a season high 29 points…

ECMS 6th graders and their families attended Paterson Habitat's annual Hammering 4 Habitat event at Center City Mall in Paterson. Students built walls and wrote encouraging messages to new Habitat homeowners. This article on NorthJersey.com highlights ECMS student Jason, and teacher Naomi Braunius talking about our core values and why we seek to live out our faith in action.…

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the EC Athletic Boosters at the Beefsteak Dinner last Wednesday. Approximately 270 people enjoyed delicious food and fantastic fellowship while supporting the EC athletic program. This year the dnner honored past EC cheerleaders. Congratulations to Kay Veenstra who won the award for the “oldest” cheerleader…

The varsity boys had a great week this week. Unfortunately we missed the Garfield game due to snow. We defeated Hawthorne 40-23 to get into the Passaic County Tournament. Henry Ruitenberg led the way with 12 points. Evan Quintero played great defense leading to victory. We then faced a tough Pompton lakes team in the…