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…
EC Auction Gala 2025 and a big announcement
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…
Cracking the college code: helping your teen stand out while still in high school
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…
Christian school governance and planning: Ensuring Christian schools that thrive for years to come
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…
What high school parents need to know about school culture: the hidden key to your teen’s success
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,…
Christian school extracurriculars: holistic development beyond academics
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…
The 2025-2026 school calendar is here!
The 2025-2026 school calendar has been finalized and approved, so feel free to mark your calendars with important dates for next school year! You may download the printable 2025-2026 calendar or view the dates online. These dates have been added to the calendar page on our website. Additional school events will continue to be added…
5 signs of the best high school that prepares students for life beyond graduation
What makes a high school truly great? Can it be measured by the test scores, college acceptance rates, or number of students? Here’s the truth: high school is often seen as the gateway to college, but it’s so much more than that. High school is a critical season for teens to discover their God-given gifts,…
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 We are full of praise and thanksgiving to God for the magnificent weekend of HomEComing festivities! It is such…