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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…)

By Tom Dykhouse Executive Director and Head of School Eastern Christian School experienced significant growth in enrollment with the start of the 2015-16 school year, adding 183 new students and reversing a persistent declining enrollment trend. The addition of the new students has resulted in an increase in our September 2015 enrollment to 759 students,…

By Ruth Kuder, High School Principal This year's worship theme, "Run the Race," is taken from Hebrews 12:1-3: "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for…

From the students to the teachers to the administrators, a culture of innovation shapes Eastern Christian School. To prepare our students to be people of Christian vision and influence in society, we explore new ways to engage in education, embrace fresh ideas, and adapt to a rapidly-changing world. For years, our humanities program enriched the worldview…

Some people would argue that great leaders are born — that leadership is not something which can be taught in a classroom. At Eastern Christian School, we disagree...not because we don’t believe in natural leaders, but because we’ve seen even the meekest students develop bold leadership skills. Through intentional teaching and a focus on leadership,…

A lot goes into your search for a quality Christian school. You’ve visited the websites, scheduled the campus tours, learned about accreditations, and read countless online reviews. While the best school for a child is ultimately their parents’ choice, we believe students should have the opportunity to be involved in the decision - to experience campus…

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…

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…