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Eastern Christian High School's "Micah Challenge" is a student group that strives to present opportunities for  students to live out the challenge of Micah 6:8-- "To act justly and seek mercy."  The group sponsors, among other things, such activities as sending Christmas cards to Christian prison inmates, sponsoring food drives, and helping to fund the Baby Bank.…

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…

Eastern Christian School has a progressive professional development program for teachers. Because ECS values mature Christian teachers who are excellent, professional, and nurturing, we encourage and support our teachers in their professional development. Each year, Eastern Christian recognizes Master-level teachers. A Master Teacher applicant is a Senior Level teacher who has earned a Master’s Degree…

Would you like to be a high school student, again?  ECHS parents had the opportunity to think about this question at Back to School Night.  Parents were given a "course schedule," navigated the hallways, found classrooms and enjoyed being students for one night. Eastern Christian is committed to partnering with parents, and this event was a…

"Freshman Survival Day" at Eastern Christian High School is a tradition that began 5 years ago.   Don't worry- despite the ominous name, it's all about having fun and welcoming the freshmen class to Eastern Christian! The event hatched from a conversation between ECHS Student Assistance Counselor Paige Visser and "Timothy Group Leaders."  ECHS student leadership wanted to…

Friday, September 5, was opening day for Eagles athletics! We would like to thank all the fans that came to support our teams on opening day and we encourage family, friends, and other members of the community to come out and watch our Eagles soar! Volleyball won 2-0 vs Park Ridge Girls soccer won 5-1…

You may have seen photos of the large machines in the ECHS courtyard and wondered "how did they get that inside the courtyard?" Well we would like to show you how we got them out!

With the "ALS Ice bucket challenge" going viral, it was only a matter of time until Eastern Christian's Head of School would be nominated. Tom Dykhouse was happy to participate for the worthy cause (video above). The Ice Bucket Challenge, which to date has raised over $40 Million to fund the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis…