Posts by EC Communications

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…

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 boys varsity basketball team picked up a good win this week on 1/13 vs Hawthorne. It was a great game going back and forth. The boys had a great 4th quarter managing the clock and playing great defense. Final score was 46 to 36. Jason Englishman had 8 and Henry Rutenburg added 10 points.…

After a heartbreaking 1 point loss to Elmwood Park and an overtime loss to Midland Park, the Lady Eagles were able to earn their first "W" with a 53-21 victory over Lodi on Thursday. Despite the abnormally small court and rambunctious Lodi fans, the Eagles powered through and scored 22 unanswered points to start the game.…

Eastern Christian Middle School pep rally got the students and teachers ready for the basketball season. Every member of the boys and girls basketball teams were announced with a spotlight entrance. [Related: MS Boys Basketball Tips Off Season With Victory] The classic dizzy bat/shooting competition was a hit as dizzy students attempted to dribble and shoot…

Eastern Christian's Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Daniel Lazor to the position of Principal of Eastern Christian Middle School with effect from January 26, 2015. Dan's appointment will allow Dick Van Yperen, who has been serving as ECMS Principal since July, 2014, to resume his position as Director of Curriculum & Instruction of Eastern…

We are very happy to report that Eastern Christian's Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Barry Veenstra to the position of Athletic Director of Eastern Christian School with effect from January 1, 2015. In this capacity, Barry will provide leadership to Eastern Christian's athletic program across all campuses. Barry had been serving as Eastern Christian's Interim…