Special Olympics Teaches Student Volunteers Responsibility and Dedication
Often tasked with challenging and engaging classroom assignments, Fieldston Upper students also become adaptive through their extracurricular activities. Recently, more than 100 students volunteered to plan Ethical Culture Fieldston School’s […]
Year in Review: Feel Good Stories from ECFS 2023–2024
As the 2023–2024 academic year comes to a close at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, we’re reflecting on 10 of our favorite feel good stories that we shared this year. […]
Earth Day and Nutrition Celebration Highlights Ethical Culture’s Commitment to Ethics
Ethical education is the cornerstone of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School experience, where students and the community engage in a dynamic exploration of ethical principles and social responsibility. Central to […]
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 […]
Celebrating Community, Joy, and Play at Fieldston Lower Game Night
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, the emphasis and importance of joy, laughter, and play extends beyond the classroom. Our parents/guardians, students, faculty, and staff are always finding ways — both […]
Fieldston Summer Internship Program Opens Doors for Students and Alumni
Each summer, many Fieldston Upper students from the Ethical Culture Fieldston School make their way to offices, camps, and businesses across New York City and beyond to take part in […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Legacy Lives on in a Song: Honoring Lucy Simon Levine ’58
“It’s the feeling inside that fills us with pride; Growing together side by side, We’ll always be in harmony, I give to you, you give to me.” Whether a current […]
SEED Principles Guide Community Conversations at Fieldston Middle
For students starting middle school, a new academic year may introduce a mix of new faces and unknown circumstances. To foster a sense of belonging during this transition, 6th and […]