Building on a Firm Foundation

Eastern Christian School has been blessed with decades of wise, forward-thinking leadership in its board of directors and administration. As a result, we have a strong, established school with excellent facilities on 42 acres of land across three campuses. Eastern Christian is not only the oldest and largest Christian school in the tri-state area, but…

Exciting news about the future of EC was shared by Head of School Dr. Ruth Kuder at the Auction Gala on April 4 at Westmount Country Club! She announced the launch of the public phase of Eastern Christian’s capital campaign, Building on a Firm Foundation, aimed at enhancing our students’ educational experience. This campaign will…

As a parent, you know that college success isn’t left to chance. It’s shaped by pivotal moments during high school: Embracing challenges with resilience. Exploring new interests that spark passion and purpose. Building meaningful connections that influence their growth. And leaning on their faith in God to navigate what lies ahead. With every step they…

Today, I am sorting through responses written by former alumni. I am looking for specific stories that may make future, interesting articles. But suddenly, reading through the responses as one large pile starts to choke me up. In these pages, quote after quote, life after life, a singular theme jumps out at me: Christian education…

Varsity Girls V Basketball: The 15-7 Lady Eagles enjoyed another highly competitive season marked by a second-place finish in the division and a #6 seed in the county tournament (the highest in recent memory.) Four keys to success were 1) unselfish, team-first spirit 2) tenacious man-to-man defense and rebounding led by Kirsten Braunius, Caroline Pringle,…

Head of School Dr. Ruth Kuder credits proper governance and planning as one reason Eastern Christian School, as an institution, has been around since 1892. One way EC distinguishes itself from other Christian schools is by being governed by a school board rather than a church. In addition to the individuals tasked with the day-to-day…

For parents of many high school students, choosing the right school often comes down to this question: “Is this a place where my teen will be supported and encouraged to grow into the person God has called them to be?” A school can have impressive rankings and resources, but if it doesn’t nurture faith, excellence,…

Nobody denies the importance of academics. Each content area has practical applications that play a role in a student’s development and future career. As important as these subjects are and as engaging as they can be for some students, a well-rounded student pairs academic pursuits with extracurricular endeavors. There’s so much more to a child…

Eastern Christian School was announced a 2025 District of Character today, an award bestowed by Character.org to only five districts and 98 schools in the country. This state-level recognition is the first step in the National District of Character recognition process. Eastern Christian last won this award in 2020. Schools are selected based upon successful…