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 […]
Year in Review: The Best of ECFS 2021–2022
As the 2021–2022 academic year at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the joyful, community-oriented — and at times — […]
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 […]
Elation Over Spring Festival’s Return to Fieldston Lower
Earlier this month, we sat down with members of Fieldston Lower’s faculty to discuss the upcoming Spring Festival. The festival — which typically occurs each May — has been postponed […]
Celebration and Spirit at the 2nd Annual ECFS Gratitude Week
With school spirit, orange pride, lots of smiles, and an outpouring of support, the 2nd Annual ECFS Gratitude Week was a success! This week-long celebration focuses on gratitude for the […]
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 […]
Four Questions with the Ethical Culture Green Committee
With Earth Day approaching on Friday 4/22, we are revisiting the ways in which the Ethical Culture Fieldston School engages in sustainability. This spring, we sat down with the Co-Chairs […]
The Power of Inclusivity: ECFS Hosts Special Olympics
“Special Olympics is a social justice organization,” says Karen Drohan, Fieldston Upper History Teacher and faculty adviser to the Special Olympics committee. “It is an incredibly meaningful event to so […]