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In pursuing the character of Christ, we will Seek Truth, Serve Others, Embrace Community, Exhibit Compassion, Develop Responsibility, Strive for Excellence. Students at Eastern Christian School are very familiar with these core values. We define each word to fully understand its meaning, and we find ways to live out our values each year. Students readily…

This afternoon, High School classes ended early to make time for Yearbook Dedication day. Students gathered in the auditorium for a brief ceremony, then picked up their yearbooks in the cafeteria. The day ended with yearbook signings. This year's yearbook was themed "Together as One," focusing on Romans 12:5, "So in Christ, we, though many,…

One of the major goals for Eastern Christian Schools is to help students realize the power they have in Christ to transform the world. Many ideas that have had a sizable impact on communities have begun with a small, but powerful idea that has caught hold and spread. The Make A Difference program (MAD) aims…

It has been 41 years since my graduation from Eastern Christian School. Last year, June came and went without a reunion to mark the 40 year milestone. Honestly, I never gave it a thought. I returned to NJ after college and have lived here for the past 35 years. I have served on various committees at Eastern…

[caption id="attachment_4469979" align="alignnone" width="600"] New Sign at ECHS[/caption] The front face of Eastern Christian High School just got another upgrade. Thanks to the support of a generous donor, we were able to replace the marquee sign on the front of our high school property with the updated brand featuring our Eagle/Shield/1892 crest. The sign is…

Welcome to the 3B: The Brochure Breakdown Blog series. In this recurring blog series, we consider all 9 topics in the newly released Eastern Christian School Brochure. We consider how each topic helps us tell our story. The athletics page of the EC Brochure. Download the digital copy or request a paper copy. Soaring One of the…

By Suzanne Kraai, Concert Choir/Honors Choir Director Thanks to all for auditioning! This year’s competition was fierce as there were only 6 places, 2 females and 4 males. Many students were qualified, talented, and capable. Decisions were extremely difficult because of the talent and Ms. Ocot and I struggled through the final decision and prayed…

Students that went on Missions Trips this spring hosted a sharing night where they were able to tell family, friends, and the EC community about their experiences in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Lynn MA over Spring Break. Through their experience with Through their experience with Touch the World, stories of life change and new perspectives on…

 Eastern Christian School has been recognized as a National School of Character. Character.org (formerly the Character Education Partnership), a national character education advocate located in Washington, D.C. today recognized 64 schools and 3 districts from 14 states as 2015 National Schools of Character. Eastern Christian School is one of only 21 school districts that have…