Posts in High School

We are thrilled to see our students pursuing excellence inside and outside of school. Below are the stories of three high-performing student-athletes who are grabbing headlines in the sports of synchronized skating, competitive downhill skiing and swimming: Giada Jimenez On January 20, eighth grader Giada Jimenez takes to the ice in The Eastern Synchronized Skating…

Project Lead, a student spiritual leadership group under the direction of Mr. Jim Uitermarkt and Mrs. Leah Genuario, has unveiled the schedule for this year's Spiritual Emphasis Week. Now in its third year, the first week of the second semester has been set aside as a time to focus on the Lord. Although classes remain…

The next time you find yourself at Newark Liberty International Airport, some of the art might look familiar. That’s because one of the recent murals installed in terminal A—titled Faces of New Jersey—was designed in collaboration with ECHS graphic design students and features the images of EC students and teachers.   The opportunity came as…

Eastern Christian School’s season of thanksgiving was abounding as we welcomed 250 guests between High School Preview Day, High School Open House and the Early Childhood Open House (PK-K). We were grateful to explore the value of Christian education with nearly 75 families and continue to pray for wisdom and discernment as they navigate the…

Join us December 1-3 as our high school presents The Diary of Anne Frank! The cast and crew have been working for months and cannot wait to perform for a live audience.   Performance Schedule December 1-3 at 7:30PM Buy Tickets Online   Our Cast Anne Frank -- Audrey TignorMr. Otto Frank -- London Dylan…

In August 2017, the Eastern Christian School community lost an icon. A much beloved educator, Paul Beverly’s ECHS teaching career had spanned 33 years. This November, after a generous donation in his name from Ridgewood Christian Reformed Church, Eastern Christian School has set up the Paul Beverly Project Hope Scholarship Fund. This scholarship money will…

Anyone involved in ‘next generation’ ministry understands the complexity of discipleship. It involves many nuanced levels of engagement, from the simple conversations around the snack table at a church's youth group event to the heartfelt prayer times during worship. Ultimately, the hope is to mentor each student into a relationship with Jesus. Martin Sanders in…

It was a quick conversation, but one I still remember: A family declared to my family that they would never consider Eastern Christian School because they couldn’t afford it. Shortly after making this declaration in our church parking lot, the couple got into a new luxury vehicle and drove away. Although this example is extreme,…

As a parent, envisioning your child's future will always be a part of you. Your mind is filled with high hopes about their next steps, and you're longing for them to grow continuously in their God-given gifts. As high school approaches, you're searching for a school that will give your teen a fulfilling experience while…