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Expanding Minds, Building Character

At The Elisabeth Morrow School, children’s natural curiosity grows into a lifelong love of learning through our exemplary curriculum, featuring innovative programming in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), a nationally renowned instrumental music program, social-emotional learning, and community-wide core values.

EARLY Learning

Young minds are the most formative

Lower School

Active problem solvers, creative thinkers, and innovative learners

Middle School

Partners in guiding their own education

Summer Programs

Learning & enrichment options from June–August

Strategic Planning Updates

The Elisabeth Morrow School is in the process of developing its next strategic plan to address the needs of the present and craft a unified vision for our upcoming centennial — and beyond! Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in our strategic planning process.

Countdown to Visioning Day: Jan. 25, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Visioning Day! We look forward to sharing the outcomes with you as our strategic planning process continues.

Inquire about our openings for the 2024–2025 school year in select grades.

Much of our early learning program is at capacity, but we are accepting applications in select lower and middle school grades.

14 Acres of Learning & Growth Opportunities

Our child-centered and innovative academic programs take place across a 14-acre campus, a certified wildlife habitat that provides our students with indoor and outdoor learning spaces, including state-of-the-art technology labs, gymnasiums, maker spaces, science labs, and libraries, as well as an athletic field, nature trails, a brook, a pond, outdoor classroom patios, educational gardens, and playgrounds.

Program Spotlight: ADVANCED STUDIES

Our middle school students are reaching new academic heights! This year, they can take challenging high school courses. These advanced courses, supported in partnership with a fully accredited online school, allow students to learn at their own pace while receiving expert guidance from EMS faculty. Head of School Marek Beck, Ph.D., envisions that the program will continue to set a very high bar for rigorous academics coupled with discovering budding passions that may turn into career pathways.

Faculty Spotlight: DAVID MESSLER

Meet Morrow House math teacher David Messler, whose dedication to his students and his passion for math have helped make him a beloved member of the EMS community. Messler, who started at EMS in 2014, makes learning about fractions, ratios, linear equations, polynomials, and number theory fun! “My favorite thing about EMS is the incredible community. The faculty are not only talented and dedicated educators, but they also inspire a genuine love of learning in their students,” he says.

Alum Spotlight: Lamaar Jaswal ’14

Lamaar Jaswal ’14 discovered his passion for music at EMS through playing the violin and drums. Today, Jaswal has carved out a successful career in the music industry. He currently manages artists and producers and has been a consultant at Warner Music Group for four years. “My business is relationship-based, so it’s important that I treat everyone the same, with kindness and respect. I have always led with that. It’s something I brought from my time at EMS,” he says.

Elisabeth Morrow School holds a culture fair on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Event Spotlight: MORROW HOUSE MUSICAL

We’re going to Harvard! (Well, almost.) Our talented Morrow House students are bringing “Legally Blonde Jr.”, the hilarious musical inspired by the hit movie, to the bergenPAC stage on Wednesday, March 12 (EMS family and friends invited) and Thursday, March 13 (students only). Don’t miss it!

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