It’s a Wrap for the First-Ever Fall City Semester
For the first time ever, City Semester was available to Fieldston Upper 11th Graders this fall. Traditionally, ECFS’s own in-house semester away program has only been available during the spring […]
ECFS’s Commitment to Financial Aid Offers Security, Access, and Community to Students and Families
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, financial aid is integral to creating a community that is welcoming, accessible, and reflective of New York City. Financial aid is awarded to one […]
Fieldston Upper Spanish Heritage Speakers Share Latinx Joy
In September, Fieldston Upper Spanish teacher Lorena Rodas-Ramírez and the Latinx student affinity group organized an assembly to honor and celebrate Latinx Heritage Month. The theme of this year’s Latinx […]
Fieldston Upper Students Connect Arts and Activism During Community Curriculum
On a Thursday morning in October, Fieldston Upper students gathered in the auditorium for a very special Community Curriculum assembly. Community Curriculum is “focused on developing the skills you might […]
8th Graders Study the Essay — One Bialy at a Time
Some learn by doing, others by seeing. At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, 8th Graders learn by eating. For their first English class assignment of the 2022–2023 academic year, students […]
A Conversation with Fieldston Lower’s New Assistant Principal for Academic Life
We are so excited to officially introduce another amazing team member to our ECFS community — Fieldston Lower’s new Assistant Principal for Academic Life, Shawn Chisty. With over 20 years […]
“¡Bienvenidos!”: The Ethical Culture Spanish Book Project
When Spanish classes began at Ethical Culture nearly 20 years ago, parent and photographer Hilary Leff contacted the School with an idea. Leff explained that she worked with an organization […]
Fieldston Middle Literary Lunch Inspires Students
On Thursday 5/12, the Fieldston Middle’s 7th Grade hosted poet and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil for a virtual visit with the full grade, as well as a Literary Lunch with a […]
Equity in Action Day at Fieldston Middle
On a Friday in early May, Fieldston Middle enjoyed special programming organized by the Ethical Culture Fieldston School Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team. Equity in Action Day — formerly […]
Engineering Moves on Up to Fieldston Upper
Beginning in the 2022–2023 academic year, the beloved Fieldston Middle Engineering program is moving on up. In the fall, 9th and 10th Grade students can choose to take an elective […]