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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 Katie Tarta Foundation Development Coordinator Twelve months ago during the October Elementary PTO meeting a new fundraising idea was presented, Touch A Truck.  This idea gained momentum largely because of the parent enthusiasm and it was that same enthusiasm that made the event itself such a great success. Touch A Truck, hosted by Eastern…

A team of Eastern Christian School teachers and administrators presented on the subject of character education to a group of educators from across the US at the National Forum on Character Education in Atlanta, GA on October 17.  While at the conference, sponsored by Character.org, the EC team also accepted a banner commemorating Eastern Christian…

It was a busy week for the Eagles. On Monday vs Elmwood Park we got on the board early with a goal from Erin Vander Plaat who finished with a hat trick. Cassidy Martin added two goals as we defeated the Crusaders 6-0. Next up was Glen Rock. After losing 1-0 in the final two…

Megan Roy After School Assistant Director & Aide Personal Profile I am originally from Central Massachusetts, and I love telling everyone how different New Jersey is from New England! But the truth is, I have been traveling around a lot in the last six years and am really excited to be involved with this school…

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…

Mandi Post Resource Room/Science Teacher Personal Profile: I grew up in Northern Michigan and attended a Christian school there from K-12. My father was also a high school science teacher in my school. I always loved the outdoors growing up and knew I wanted to pursue something in the sciences. Professional Profile: I have a…

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…

Wednesday was the final night game on the calendar for the Eagles of Eastern Christian. Perfect weather and a formidable opponent in the Rams of Lodi High School set the stage for a great night. Lodi's attack was particularly strong in the first half, when it was the Alexis Gonzalez show. Gonzalez had a first…