Enrollment 2022–2023
This academic year saw the largest number of new students in more than a decade, with application numbers having risen by 20%. New efforts have been implemented to continue to expand our applicant pool.
Elisabeth Morrow News
Advancement 2022–2023
Since launching the Apple Tree Fund in October, The Elisabeth Morrow School is at 90% of its targeted fundraising goal with upcoming events planned to help reach 100%, including our Spring Benefit, Alumni Lunch Panel, and Young Alumni Pizza Party.
Expenditures and Revenue 2022–2023
More than 85% of the school’s annual expenses support educational programs in the form of faculty and staff salaries, benefits, program and instructional materials, and financial aid. The school’s physical plant, technology services, general administrative support, and capital improvements account for the remaining 15%.
Auxiliary Programs 2022–2023
Our Auxiliary Program has seen a 25% increase in participants for After School Adventures and have offered more choices in programming, including private instrumental music lessons. This year, the Junior Eagle Sports Program and Spring Break mini camp have returned.
Communications and Marketing 2022–2023
The communications and marketing team has completed a number of enhancements, including identifying and refining a consistent message to prospective families that aligns the school’s distinctive strengths with their priorities, launching a newsletter, enhancing myEMS, and improving emergency notifications.
Facilities and Operations 2022–2023
The Elisabeth Morrow School has continued efforts to upgrade its facilities to match its incredible programs. EMS’ strategy is driven by program needs as defined by the strategic plan, as well as the continual need for maintenance and modernization while being true to the original campus design.
Community Highlights 2022–2023
The Elisabeth Morrow School community is experiencing a gradual return to larger and more frequent gatherings, with some exciting opportunities ahead. The community has additionally added support for and ways to celebrate our diverse and inclusive community.
EMS Earns Recognition as Apple Distinguished School
The Elisabeth Morrow School has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025 for its use of technology to enhance children’s learning through hands-on projects with real-world connections. Apple Distinguished Schools…
New Endowment Expands the Reach of EMS’ Summer String Festival
Our Summer String Festival, a renowned music program for deeply engaged and experienced young violin, viola, and cello students, can now help even more musicians with the creation of The…
Students Lead the Charge in the Return of Student Council
After a two-year hiatus, student government has returned to Morrow House thanks to the middle-school students who campaigned to bring back this extracurricular activity, put on hold by the pandemic….
