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(click for high-resolution photo) As a Christian school community, we have been talking about the 2016 election and its outcome. The conversations that have been happening on a national level are also happening within our school walls.  As students and teachers discuss important and sensitive issues, we remember the beliefs that we share as a school…

As I begin this writing we are are in the atrium of the National Portrait Gallery just blocks from the National Mall and the visual reminders of the heart of our country’s governing process and history.  The Capital building is just over there, and the Washington and Lincoln Memorials are facing each other. The National…

When I was in the tenth grade, the neighbors next door went to a “theme wedding.” It was strange to see my friend in a pink medieval style dress with a ribbon braided through her hair. It was stranger still to see her father, who I was used to seeing in shorts and a t-shirt…

A few weeks ago I completed the Toughman Half Triathlon in Harriman State Park (NY). The race consisted of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and a 13.1 mile run. Needless to say, the training for this event is intense. A lot of hard work goes into an accomplishment like this. While reflecting…

What could be so important that all teachers and students at Eastern Christian High School suspend their plans for an hour to learn about it? If it involved gingerbread people, trust and the image of God, would you be curious? The teachers at Eastern Christian High School believe that there is a lesson that is…

Eastern Christian School is Accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. What is Accreditation? Accreditation is the act of granting credit or recognition that maintains suitable standards. Why do we pursue Accreditation? Accreditation is necessary to any person or institution in education that needs to prove that they meet a general standard of quality.…

Eastern Christian Elementary School students took an opportunity to live up to our core value of "Embracing Community" by writing thank you letters and cards to our first responders in Midland Park. Students wrote to the MP Police Department, Fire Department and Ambulance Corps. Here are some of the notes from the students. Dear First Responder,…

The Maid of Orleans Orleans and Chinon, France are historical towns south of Paris that are central to the story of Joan of Arc. In 1429, while England and France were locked in battle during the 100 Years War (which actually lasted about 120 years), the English invaded French territory in claim to the French…

The 2015-16 school year was one to remember! Eastern Christian School enjoyed a season of growth and accomplishment, and our students developed their knowledge and skills while maturing in faith. From community service to college prep, lives were impacted in powerful ways — on our campus and beyond. Check out these highlights: Top Blog Posts…