Student-to-Student Ethics Program Shapes Confident Learners and Leaders

Peer connections are a vital experience of middle school and high school; however, rarely do students at these different developmental stages get to interact and build relationships with each other. […]

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The P+T Shapes the ECFS Experience for All

Life at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School is shaped and defined by the great collective made up of the students, faculty, and staff on campus each day. But there’s another […]

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Fieldston Middle Model Building Fosters Invention

At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, students encounter classroom experiences that help them discover new passions to nurture throughout their school journey. Fieldston Middle’s 7th Graders have the opportunity to […]

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Why Our Donors Give Back: For Today and For the Future

At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, philanthropy comes in many forms. We spoke to a few of our donors to learn more about why giving back matters to them. Howard […]

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Fieldston Theatre and Dance Department Emphasizes Play

All the world’s a stage, and at Fieldston Middle and Fieldston Upper, students in the drama and musical productions are constantly discovering the benefits that playful yet dedicated preparation and […]

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Fieldston Middle Students Embrace Curiosity in Life Science Experiment

Fieldston Middle faculty work hard to make science classes informative, safe, and a little playful, helping to ignite curiosity and engage students in memorable, hands-on discoveries. 7th Graders recently encountered […]

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Fieldston Middle Gets Immersive For Vaccine Transport Project

In a recent 8th Grade Engineering class at Fieldston Middle, students could be found digging through the freezer, walking up and down steps, and typing away at their laptops together […]

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GivingTuesday Invites Everyone to Be a Philanthropist

This year, ECFS once again took part in GivingTuesday, a global day of giving. Held on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, GivingTuesday is a movement that encourages people to support the […]

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Esperanza Caño’s Love of Teaching Spanish Fueled Her 36-Year Career at ECFS

Throughout her time teaching Spanish at ECFS, Esperanza Caño developed a pedagogical approach that leaned heavily on experiential learning — international trips, visits to museums, immersion experiences, and hands-on projects […]

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ECFS Faculty Challenge Themselves with the New York City Marathon

The New York City Marathon is one of the greatest traditions for runners, spectators, and citizens of all ages. Taking place on the first Sunday in November, thousands of runners […]

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