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Eastern Christian School is pleased to announce it is the recipient of the 2025 National District of Character by Character.org, a nationally respected organization that advocates for character development in schools and communities. This year, 71 schools and only 3 school districts around the country—including Eastern Christian—have earned this national honor. Eastern Christian had previously…

The spirit of friendly competition and strong community ties were in full swing on Monday, May 20 at the annual EC Golf Outing held at Wild Turkey Golf Club in Hamburg. Despite some challenging winds throughout the day, the sun was out for our sold-out crowd of 128 golfers. Alongside the generous support of 50…

Middle school is a whirlwind of emotions, new experiences, and shifting responsibilities. For many students, this period brings growth and discovery — but it can also be overwhelming. At Eastern Christian School, we believe every student should be seen and valued as they navigate these crucial years. Here’s how we walk alongside families to help…

Eastern Christian’s Herald is a great look at the past 6 months at EC. It includes news from all three school campuses, foundation news, alumni news, upcoming events and more! The Herald is a fantastic way for alumni and members of the current school community to learn more about what’s going on at EC. Check…

Eastern Christian School has been blessed with decades of wise, forward-thinking leadership in its board of directors and administration. As a result, we have a strong, established school with excellent facilities on 42 acres of land across three campuses. Eastern Christian is not only the oldest and largest Christian school in the tri-state area, but…

Exciting news about the future of EC was shared by Head of School Dr. Ruth Kuder at the Auction Gala on April 4 at Westmount Country Club! She announced the launch of the public phase of Eastern Christian’s capital campaign, Building on a Firm Foundation, aimed at enhancing our students’ educational experience. This campaign will…

As a parent, you know that college success isn’t left to chance. It’s shaped by pivotal moments during high school: Embracing challenges with resilience. Exploring new interests that spark passion and purpose. Building meaningful connections that influence their growth. And leaning on their faith in God to navigate what lies ahead. With every step they…

Today, I am sorting through responses written by former alumni. I am looking for specific stories that may make future, interesting articles. But suddenly, reading through the responses as one large pile starts to choke me up. In these pages, quote after quote, life after life, a singular theme jumps out at me: Christian education…

Varsity Girls V Basketball: The 15-7 Lady Eagles enjoyed another highly competitive season marked by a second-place finish in the division and a #6 seed in the county tournament (the highest in recent memory.) Four keys to success were 1) unselfish, team-first spirit 2) tenacious man-to-man defense and rebounding led by Kirsten Braunius, Caroline Pringle,…

Head of School Dr. Ruth Kuder credits proper governance and planning as one reason Eastern Christian School, as an institution, has been around since 1892. One way EC distinguishes itself from other Christian schools is by being governed by a school board rather than a church. In addition to the individuals tasked with the day-to-day…

For parents of many high school students, choosing the right school often comes down to this question: “Is this a place where my teen will be supported and encouraged to grow into the person God has called them to be?” A school can have impressive rankings and resources, but if it doesn’t nurture faith, excellence,…

Nobody denies the importance of academics. Each content area has practical applications that play a role in a student’s development and future career. As important as these subjects are and as engaging as they can be for some students, a well-rounded student pairs academic pursuits with extracurricular endeavors. There’s so much more to a child…

Eastern Christian School was announced a 2025 District of Character today, an award bestowed by Character.org to only five districts and 98 schools in the country. This state-level recognition is the first step in the National District of Character recognition process. Eastern Christian last won this award in 2020. Schools are selected based upon successful…

The 2025-2026 school calendar has been finalized and approved, so feel free to mark your calendars with important dates for next school year! You may download the printable 2025-2026 calendar or view the dates online. These dates have been added to the calendar page on our website. Additional school events will continue to be added…

What makes a high school truly great? Can it be measured by the test scores, college acceptance rates, or number of students? Here’s the truth: high school is often seen as the gateway to college, but it’s so much more than that. High school is a critical season for teens to discover their God-given gifts,…

We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. He decreed statutes for Jacob and established the law in Israel, which he commanded our ancestors to teach their children, so the next generation would know them,…

Curious about what it takes to perform at the highest level whether in school, business, or even on the field? Want to learn more about how to direct passion and build mental toughness to gain a competitive edge? Eastern Christian School invites you to a community leadership event on January 8 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in…

What do we do when we realize we’re living on borrowed time? We all know deep down that we’re not going to be on this Earth forever, yet many of us tend to live like we’ve got all the time in the world, constantly telling ourselves that we’ll take care of it tomorrow or we’ll…

Varsity Varsity Tennis: With the departure of most of last year’s starting lineup, this year’s team faced a steep climb to reach match readiness. Three returning seniors were joined by a group of first-time varsity starters, all of whom rose to the challenge, finishing the season with a 6-5-1 league record. Taline Madalian earned the…

Eastern Christian School has once again been named a Top Workplace in NJ and we are in search of bus drivers! Dedicated to raising up students to be Christ’s transforming agents in a global society, we are looking for purpose-minded individuals to drive our mission forward…literally! We currently have opportunities for full-time and part-time bus…

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:4-5 We are full of praise and thanksgiving to God for the magnificent weekend of HomEComing festivities! It is such…

The purpose of any school, particularly high school, is more than to just educate younger generations in the present moment, but to prepare them for the future. Part of that future is of course college applications. Anyone who has gone through or is currently going through this process will likely tell you that it’s not…

The Eastern Christian community--students, parents, alumni, supporters and friends--are invited to a Community Worship Night on Wednesday, November 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event is completely free and open to all ages. It will be held in the high school auditorium with refreshments to follow. After a highly impactful high school chapel…

At Eastern Christian School, our mission has always been to partner with parents and local churches to raise up the next generation of Christ’s transforming agents. This is why we are excited to announce the launch of our Parent Academy, a new initiative designed to further support parent education and strengthen our shared commitment to…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Daniel Meys as admissions counselor. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern University in Business Management and is currently an elder-in-training at his church.  Please tell us about yourself. I am happily married to my wife, Courtney, and have three children: Aden, Beckham and Easton. Aden and Beckham are both enrolled…

As Christians, we are called to be in community with one another. As Hebrews 10:25 calls us to do, we must not give up on meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, and in a time where more and more people, regardless of religious beliefs, are more prone to isolate, we must…

When my children were little, I often walked them to Goffle Brook Park. It was before the park’s renovation, and at that time, the brook was easily accessible. As they played in the water on warm days, I would look out at this giant oak tree, standing tall next to the stream, and pray Psalm…

Eastern Christian School welcomes Hannah Arters as math paraprofessional in the resource room. Hannah received her bachelor’s in intercultural studies and disability ministry studies. She has previously served as a preschool teacher and in disability ministry. Having recently moved from Chicago, she has settled into Cornerstone Christian Church, where her husband is a youth pastor. …