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We've previously spoken in this space about "Having it all at Eastern Christian School." Please enjoy this video that breaks down our "3 Circles." Are you currently part of a "2 Circle" school? We believe it's possible to have a "3 Circle School!" Put us to the test! Don’t believe me? Come and see it…

Calvin College's Gospel Choir recently joined the EC Choir and Honors Choir for a concert as part of their East Coast Tour. It was a great concert and fun night of fellowship with many Calvin Alumni in the audience. Thanks to all involved in this enjoyable, God-honoring event! [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="4474327,4474328,4474329,4474330,4474331,4474332,4474333,4474334,4474335,4474336,4474337,4474338,4474339,4474340,4474341,4474342,4474343,4474344,4474345"]

We were blessed with 25 families who explored our High School Campus in our final Open House of the 2015-16 School Year. ECHS Students, Faculty, Administration, Volunteer Parents and Board Members were all on hand to help make our guests feel welcome and to have their questions about EC answered. After a brief presentation in…

Over 40 students from ECHS will be going on mission trips this spring break. Students and group leaders will be traveling to Guatemala, Uganda, Mexico and New York City to serve others in need and to share the Good News of Christ. All of the students have been in a class at Eastern Christian called “Cross…

Enrolling your child in the best school possible is vital to his or her future success. If you’ve been searching for a private middle or high school, you likely know there are many steps to the admissions process. In addition to touring campuses, submitting applications, and completing entrance testing, many schools conduct interviews with prospective…

On Friday evening, March 11, 2016 a committed group of Eastern Christian School supporters gathered at the Arcola Country Club for the 7th Annual Scholars Dinner.  For seven years now, this dinner has been a major fundraising event helping to make a quality Christian education accessible to many who would otherwise not be able to…

The National Education Association started Read Across America Day in 1997. The history behind Read Across America Day can be found on their website. Eastern Christian Elementary School had a fun week and invited guest readers come in to each classroom on March 2nd (Dr. Seuss' birthday) to read a Dr. Seuss book. Instead of teachers reading,…

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.…

In our Second Grade "Look Again" unit, students learn about various animal habitats, and how many creatures use camouflage to blend into their surroundings. The animal habitat project provides children and their families an opportunity to more deeply explore a topic that the children have been studying at school. For this project, students choose an…