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Does your child know that school can be different? Earlier this school year, I was blessed to drop off my kids at ECES for their first day of school. What a great day that was! I got to see my kids playing with old friends and making new friends before the day even started! The…

Eastern Christian School has a progressive professional development program for teachers. Because EC values mature Christian teachers who are excellent, professional, and nurturing, we encourage and support our teachers in their professional development. We are very pleased to announce that Cynthia Adair, ECHS ESL teacher has been designated 2015 Eastern Christian Master Teacher. She joins…

It’s that time of year again! Starting a new school year is exciting for students and parents alike! Summer months typically include less structure, but there are ways to prepare your child (and yourself!) for new schedules and activities that the fall months will bring. At Eastern Christian School, we have put together a handy…

As New Jersey public schools prepared for PARCC high stakes testing this spring, the news was full of reports about parent movements to opt out of the tests. News on PARCC Testing: Parents Revolt Against PARCC Test School Leaders Argue Against Opting Out NJ Education Commissioner: Don't Skip PARCC New Jersey is one of twelve…

Boys tennis began its season with a match against Waldwick at home on Thursday, April 2.  Waldwick’s experienced team defeated the Eagles 5-0, but many of the matches were competitive and very close.  The boys tennis team is made up of 11 guys, with many returning players from last year’s varsity team.  Captains of this…

Classes will be in session on the morning of Friday, May 1st. This is a change from the previously publicized school calendar. Here is the reason for this change: At Eastern Christian School, we make an annual commitment to parents and certify to the state of New Jersey that we will have 180 instructional days…

Eastern Christian School is excited to announce the following position openings for the 2015-16 academic year: Athletic Director and Middle School Principal. All interested applicants should return completed profiles no later than January 1, 2015. Please help us spread the word so that we can continue to recruit and hire top level leaders to direct these…

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…

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…