Posts in Middle School

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…

Eastern Christian School welcomes McKenzie Paladine as the art teacher in our upper elementary and middle school. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s in childhood education both from SUNY Cortland.  Please tell us about yourself. Although I’m originally from New York, New Jersey has always held a special place in my heart.…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Erik Olson as a middle school history teacher and girls varsity basketball coach. He received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Lebanon Valley College and a master’s in teaching and learning from Nova Southeastern University. Prior to EC, Erik spent his teaching career in public schools.  Please tell us about…

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’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…

Eastern Christian School is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the 2025 National District of Character by Character.org, a nationally respected organization that advocates for character development in schools and communities. This year, 71 schools and only 3 school districts around the country—including Eastern Christian—have earned this national honor. Eastern Christian had previously…