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Eastern Christian School is honored to announce its acceptance as a member of the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA), a national organization that unites excellent Christian schools in the country. This recognition affirms EC’s continued pursuit of the highest standards in Christ-centered education and places the school among a group of institutions that…

As new walls rise on Eastern Christian’s Wyckoff campus, the work happening behind those walls is just as meaningful. The hum of construction tells a story of faith, excellence, and community—values that have guided Eastern Christian for more than 130 years and continue to shape every phase of our Building on a Firm Foundation campaign.…

Jessica Truran, a kindergarten teacher at Eastern Christian School, has been named the 2025 New Jersey Nonpublic School Teacher of the Year by the New Jersey Council for American Private Education (NJCAPE). This prestigious award recognizes outstanding educators across the state who exemplify excellence in teaching and a deep commitment to their students. Truran joins…

As culture shifts with the latest trend, celebrity, or crisis, it can feel disorienting to raise children in a world that often seems to lose its moral compass. What’s considered “true” today may be dismissed tomorrow. In this climate of change and confusion, where can families turn for enduring truth and a consistent foundation? At…

View all photos Once again the Lord blessed us with gorgeous weather for our HomEComing Weekend that was filled with school spirit, alumni celebrations, and community fellowship. HomEComing Weekend is our school’s largest community event of the year. Whether or not you attended, we value your feedback to help us better serve your family’s interests.…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Sergio Martinez as a Accounts Receivable Specialist. He holds a bachelor’s degree in both Music and Business Administration from Kean University.   Please tell us about yourself. I was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, but I was raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey. I have enjoyed playing soccer all my life, and I…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Jesse Fritzsch as our preschool and elementary school art teacher. An EC alumna, she graduated from Messiah College with a bachelor's degree in studio art and a minor in psychology. She also holds a master’s in art therapy from School of Visual Arts in New York.  Please tell us about yourself.…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Allan Campbell as a custodian. Allan holds a certificate in building and engineering from Dinthill Technical High School Jamaica, and both automotive technician and HVAC certificates from Thomas Learning.  Please tell us about yourself. I was born in the beautiful Caribbean Island of Jamaica where I spent my first thirty years…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Yebon Kim as a middle school social studies teacher. She holds a bachelor’s in history with a minor in Jewish studies from Rutgers University at New Brunswick and master’s in social studies education from Rutgers Graduate School of Education.  Please tell us about yourself. I was born in Korea and moved to…