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By Rudi Gesch Director of Marketing and Enrollment Management We've already blogged about our record enrollment growth, so we know that Eastern Christian School is growing. That's great news! But how are these new EC families adjusting to life in a new school community? As it turns out, they're thriving! We polled all of our new families in something we call our "One…

By David Visbeen Executive Director, The Foundation for Eastern Christian School Many of my friends think my job at The Foundation must be challenging. After all, The Foundation is tasked with raising almost one million dollars each year to offset tuition costs. But I don’t usually think of my job as challenging; I think of it more…

Early childhood is filled with joy, discovery, and curiosity. These natural inclinations make the preschool years an ideal time to begin Biblical teaching. In addition to teaching at home and church, a strong Christian preschool can help parents build a lasting foundation of faith for their children. (more…)

Eastern Christian School's success at Character.org's National District of Character presentation was recently noticed by Christian Schools International. We're thankful for their recognition! Click here to read the full article.

With chapters across the United States, the National Honor Society (NHS) is the most prestigious organization that recognizes outstanding high school students. Being selected as a member of the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors a high school student can attain. High academic achievement is only one criterion for selection. NHS honors…

It was senior night for the Eagles of Eastern Christian, and the senior- and the entire team- did not disappoint. A convincing 4-0 victory was the result of the best all-around performance put in by the Eagles to date this season. Eagles goalkeeper Josh Groenewal's second shut-out victory of the season was supported by a…

EC Homecoming 2015 was a great success! Thank you also to everyone who attended and participated in the many events including all the sporting events, Battle of the Decades band competition, the first EC5K run/walk, Family Harvest Fest and BBQ, and the Heritage Years Alumni Dinner. There is too much to fit in one spot,…

Where there is music there is joy! This event dripped with energy and drew people in. Eastern Christian’s first ever Homecoming Battle of the Decades Band Competition was a roaring success. Six fantastically talented bands registered for the event but only one walked away with the $500 cash prize and 2 foot trophy.  Scott Steenstra’s…

Alumni who graduated 50 years or more were invited to “Sunday Dinner” at the High School. Those attending had a great time of fellowship and enjoyed a delicious meal, catered by Foodtown. Tom Dykhouse opened with prayer and welcomed the guests, thanking them for their years of support. The Honors Choir performed and greatly impressed…