Nurturing curious, confident children on 14 acres of natural learning spaces in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Nurturing curious, confident children on 14 acres of natural learning spaces in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Ever wondered what it’s like to go to a school where learning isn’t just about grades but about growing as a person? At The Elisabeth Morrow School, we believe that…
While the alphabet hasn’t changed in more than 100 years, ideas on teaching literacy certainly have. To ensure students benefit from the use of evidence-based reading instruction, The Elisabeth Morrow…
Written by Sybille Bruun-Moss, Ph.D., Director of Student Success Services This year marks my first year at EMS, and as a newcomer, I needed to more deeply understand the history…
Stay up-to-date with the development of our new strategic plan, which will help us address the needs of the present and craft a unified vision for our upcoming centennial — and beyond!
Patricia D. Hooven passed away on Aug. 23, 2024, in Chestertown, Md. A former student (Class of 1933) who was one of the first children (pictured, far left bottom row)…
How do you channel a creative spark? Our teachers nurture students’ innate curiosity and connect their talents and interests to lessons, bringing concepts alive. Attend an upcoming event to learn…
Our seventh and eighth graders continue to shine with top scores in the National Latin Exam and the National Spanish Exam. Building on EMS’s tradition of language excellence, our students…
Our middle school students excelled in performing on this year’s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC). Here is a complete list of award winners: AMC 8 The AMC 8 is a 25-question,…
Effective leaders must be skilled storytellers. Search the internet, and you’ll find a myriad of articles confirming the critical importance of this emerging leadership skill. Especially amidst the rise of…
When Head of School Marek Beck, Ph.D., was thinking about ways to provide increased rigor while empowering students through their development with mathematics, he decided to bring a challenged-based math…
Our students cultivate the ability to learn, think, explore, empathize, and lead. They graduate with the ability, mindset, and competencies to navigate a global world and are well-prepared to face an unknowable future.
Accustomed to a challenging academic environment, EMS students welcome the demands of competitive secondary schools and are often placed in advanced sections where they perform very well.
