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With the "ALS Ice bucket challenge" going viral, it was only a matter of time until Eastern Christian's Head of School would be nominated. Tom Dykhouse was happy to participate for the worthy cause (video above). The Ice Bucket Challenge, which to date has raised over $40 Million to fund the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis…

The summer renovations are now complete at Eastern Christian Elementary School. Signs have been added to the hallways to direct visitors. Teachers are busy setting up their classrooms and preparing for the new school year. We are anxious to show everyone our newly renovated school building!      

Seth Alicea, Eastern Christian class of 2014 recently earned The Congressional Award, Congress' highest award for young people. Alicea earned the honor for his work with homeless ministries. In addition to this recognition, Alicea also spoke on the topic as a part of the award recognition ceremony for outstanding area youth (video above). "Seth's ability to lead and serve…

Eastern Christian School announced today that Barry Veenstra has been named interim Athletic Director for the 2014-15 school year.  News of this appointment follows the resignation of former Athletic Director, Steve King, on August 8. Veenstra has been a member of Eastern Christian High School’s faculty for 27 years and an EC coach for 32…

Week Seven marks the end of the major renovations at Eastern Christian Elementary School. New hallway floor tiles have been installed including new base moulding. The floors are prepped and ready for waxing. Window installation is now complete in the gym. New ceiling tiles have been installed in the office and school supplies are beginning…

read full listing of America's 50 Best Christian High Schools here Eastern Christian High School was recognized as one of "The 50 Best Christian High Schools in America." The award, given by website TBS (thebestschools.org) is based on several key criteria, including: Academic excellence Extracurricular richness (fine arts, athletics, social activities, etc.) Geographic and demographic…

At the end of week six, we're almost finished with the renovations at the Eastern Christian elementary school. The new energy efficient boilers are in place. The tile floors have been installed in all of the renovated classrooms. Four of the classroom floors have been sealed and waxed. New ceiling tiles have been installed in…

At the end of week five, renovations are still ahead of schedule on the Eastern Christian School Elementary Campus. The new tile floors have been installed in 7 out of 10 classrooms. Painting is now complete including trim and doors. Work continues to progress with the new boiler and should be complete next week.   

Renovations are going well at the Eastern Christian Elementary School and we are currently ahead of schedule. New ceiling tiles were installed in 11 classrooms this week. The old boilers were removed from the boiler room and smaller, more efficient boilers are being installed. Three of the four sets of new outside doors have been installed.…