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.
This fall, our fourth-grade students learned the fundamentals of journalism by serving on a newspaper editorial board and becoming journalists. This project-based learning (PBL) unit began with Josh Jongsma, a…
In 1930, Elisabeth Morrow, a young teacher from Englewood, took over a fledgling preschool named The Children’s Home School, moved it to a rented Dutch farmhouse, and renamed it The…
We are sad to hear of the loss of an important member of our community. Richard Allan Davies died June 10, 2022, in Willow Grove, Penn. He was born April…
We are sad to hear of the loss of an important member of our community. Trustee Emerita Sandra A. Borg, who has been at the heart of our community for…
Our young alumni go the extra mile to make an impact By Angelique Morelli; originally published in the summer 2022 edition of “Apple Tree Magazine” Global citizenry and leadership are…
Jed Silverstein, Ph.D., joins our team Over the past two decades, Jed Silverstein, Ph.D., has worked at some of the most highly selective independent schools in the country, including Riverdale…
Secondary school admissions directors reveal the reasons why they love EMS students Choosing a secondary school is an exciting time in your child’s life. It is a time for them…
Decision-making roles lead to learning opportunities By Laura Adams Stiansen; originally published in the Summer 2022 edition of “Apple Tree Magazine“ You may be wondering how we prepare our middle…
Students gain a competitive edge with an intentional approach to learning By Written by Kara Makohon-Moore; originally published in the Summer 2022 edition of “Apple Tree Magazine” What skills do…
Coding kits ignite curiosity and nurture creativity By Laura Adams Stiansen; originally published in the Summer 2022 edition of “Apple Tree Magazine” At The Elisabeth Morrow School, technology is woven…
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.
