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“Why would you want to shadow a high schooler all day? You went to high school--you know what it’s like.” That was one of the responses I got when I told adults about my plan to participate in the "Shadow a Student Challenge." Many adults thought the idea was great; some thought it was ridiculous;…

You probably clicked on this post due to your curiosity about the photo headline. If you have driven down Sicomac Ave/Goffle Hill Road at in the past few weeks you most certainly have noticed this scene with vast amount of trees that have been cut down. Those woods hold many memories for the Schuurman grandchildren;…

The NJ State Police bomb unit helped lead a security drill today for local team of police and the EC administration. After the drill was over, a Trooper was kind enough to do a demonstration for students with one of the unit’s robots. EC Robotics students challenged the Trooper to a race up the hill to…

Last night more than 300 individuals came together and demonstrated what it means to be part of a community.   The crowd’s enthusiasm was evident, even before the event began as bidders were actively competing early in the week.  With over 200 items available in the live and silent auctions there was something for everyone.…

Eastern Christian Elementary School is a special place. The teachers and staff members work tirelessly to make sure the students are safe, learning high quality curriculum, and loved. Many parents and other volunteers recognize what a special place ECES is, and have chosen to be a part of the amazing things God is doing there!…

Can't Make It To The Auction? No worries, there are two ways to participate! The EC Auction Gala is this week and tickets for the event are no longer available. Even if you are not attending you can still participate in the silent and/or live auction to help support EC! See the instructions below to…

Safe School At Eastern Christian School, student safety is our first job. We have a unique perspective: every student in our halls is created in the image of God. This means that every student has unique and inherent value. We work very hard to protect every student’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual safety. Spiritual Safety…

Rena, a senior at EC, took first place in the High School Short Film category at the Passaic County Film Festival for her film "Silas Night".  Additionally, efforts and creativity in the Media Production course and Film Making Club were recognized and encouraged through the $1,000 film equipment grant from the Passaic County Film Commission High School Grant program with…

  I have, quite simply, the best job in the world!For the last 12 years, I have had the opportunity each day to do work that I love serving more than 800 students and their families in the school that I was raised in, working with a group of colleagues that I respect, admire, and…