Fieldston Middle’s Chinese Language Department Fosters Communication
8th Graders in Fieldston Middle’s Chinese language program headed to New York City’s Chinatown for an experiential learning opportunity and a chance to immerse themselves not just in the language […]
End-of-Year Activities at Fieldston Middle Build Community and Celebrate Leadership
The weeks leading up to summer at Ethical Culture Fieldston School are buzzing as our community comes together to celebrate beloved traditions and participate in new experiential learning opportunities. At […]
Fieldston Lower Students Explore the Possibilities of Code
Fieldston Lower Kindergarteners elevated their hands-on learning with an introduction to coding dynamics during their inaugural Week of Code, a divisional staple that only broadens as students mature. “Week of […]
Four Accomplished & Notable ECFS Alumni
Our alumni network is a vibrant extension of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School (ECFS) community. It is characterized by a profound sense of community, shared values, and a dedication to […]
ECFS Spring Celebrations: Joyful Learning & Community
At the Ethical Culture Fieldston School, spring brings more than blossoming gardens and warmer weather — it welcomes two joyful celebrations of community and creativity. Though distinct in location and […]
Literacy Growth at Ethical Culture: Student-Centered English & Language Arts
Step into any classroom at Ethical Culture, and you’ll find vibrant stories being read aloud, discussed in small groups, or carefully written by our students. English and language arts education […]
Fieldston Lower 3rd Graders Discover the Joy of Performance
Fieldston Lower 3rd Graders spent the past few weeks reciting lines, painting sets, and rehearsing songs in preparation for the 3rd Grade’s first-ever play, “Scribbleville.” This cross-curricular project incorporated students’ […]
7th Graders Analyze Genetics Through Historical and Contemporary Lenses
Fieldston Middle 7th Graders applied classroom learning in experiential projects involving everything from a delicious game day snack to millennia-old mummies in support of their cell biology studies. Ahead of […]
Ethical Culture Pre-K “About Me” Project Celebrates Individuality
Outside of Pre-K Head Teacher Veronica Vazquez’s classroom, a sign joyfully proclaims, “Pre-K Adventures Begin This Way.” Those familiar with Ethical Culture’s Pre-K classrooms know a special kind of magic […]
TEDxECFS Youth Inspires a Reevaluation of Change
With its iconic red font and minimalist event staging, TED Talks have become synonymous with inspiration and applying a different perspective to challenging topics. Through the nonprofit organization’s TEDx program, […]