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At Eastern Christian School, our mission has always been to provide Christ-centered education rooted in faith, excellence, and community. Through the campaign, we are seeing that mission lived out in remarkable ways. The six-classroom addition at our Wyckoff campus is not only a response to growing enrollment but also a testimony to the strength of…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Sarah Martin as a fourth grade teacher. An EC alumna, she graduated from Liberty University with degrees in K-12 special education and PK-6 general education.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in Midland Park, New Jersey. I enjoy reading, spending time with my family and friends, and traveling. My…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Christina Strange as a fourth grade teacher. She received a Bachelor’s degree in education of the deaf and hard of hearing from The College of New Jersey and her master’s in literacy from American College of Education. She is a proud EC parent and is returning to EC after completing her…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Kelly Steenstra as a high school English teacher. An EC alumna, Kelly graduated from Eastern University with a bachelor’s degree in writing.  Please tell us about yourself. I have lived in North Haledon my whole life, and I am a proud EC alum of 2021. I attended Eastern University where I…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Susan Olson as the high school campus office manager. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies from Brooklyn College and most recently held a position as an executive assistant at a hedge fund.  Please tell us about yourself. I grew up in the outer boroughs of New York…

Eastern Christian’s Herald is a great look at the past 6 months at EC. It includes news from all three school campuses, foundation news, alumni news, upcoming events and more! The Herald is a fantastic way for alumni and members of the current school community to learn more about what’s going on at EC. Check…

I hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer filled with rest, recreation, and renewal. It’s been a busy season at Eastern Christian School as we eagerly prepare to welcome new students, staff, and programs. Below are some exciting updates: Spiritual Theme The spiritual theme for 2025-2026 is “Abide in Christ,” with John 15:4-5 as our…

The spiritual theme for 2025-2026 is “Abide in Christ” with John 15:4-5 as our key verses: “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides…

Congratulations to the EC class of 2025! Click on the links below for access to the photo galleries from each graduation and promotion ceremony plus videos of the eighth grade promotion and high school commencement.  Photos available online here.    Would you like to watch the full ceremony? Watch High School Commencement Watch Middle School…