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The Elisabeth Morrow School Earns Distinction in Global NAIS Feature

The Elisabeth Morrow School has been selected for inclusion in the National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS) publication, Education Innovations from Independent Schools Around the World. Chosen from thousands of global submissions, EMS is recognized for for student-led innovation that bridges applied science, sustainability, and community impact. The featured initiative, Social Entrepreneurs: Student Leadership Symposium…

October 1, 2026 | Read More >

2026 Summer Coffee and Conversation Series

Join us this summer on our beautiful campus — situated on 14 wooded acres in Englewood, N.J. — for our coffee and conversation series. We’ll sit down with our educational experts to discuss parenting strategies for nursery- through middle school-aged children. Please arrive at 8:45 a.m. to grab a coffee and settle in; all sessions…

June 12, 2026 | Read More >

EMS Seventh Graders Earn Top Honors and National Nomination at the Bergen SciChallenge

Three Elisabeth Morrow School seventh graders impressed judges at the Bergen SciChallenge on Sunday, May 31, 2026, tackling advanced scientific concepts beyond their grade level and earning top honors and a national competition nomination. Competing against other middle school students at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack, Nathan B., Varsha G., and Sadie P. showcased independent,…

June 12, 2026 | Read More >

EMS Students Stand Out on Nation’s Most Competitive Language Exams

Once again, our seventh- and eighth-grade students have distinguished themselves on two of the most respected language assessments in the country — the National Spanish Exam and the National Latin Exam. These competitions give students the chance to demonstrate their skills alongside peers from across the nation, and the recognition they’ve earned speaks to both…

June 10, 2026 | Read More >

Little School Students Shine in Continental Math League Competition

Students in The Elisabeth Morrow School’s Little School had a standout year in the Continental Math League (CML), a national problem-solving competition that challenges students in second grade through eighth grade with creative, timed math problems. This year’s results brought recognition at every level — from within our own community to the regional and national…

June 9, 2026 | Read More >

Student Social Entrepreneurship Project Raises $3,300+ for Local Community Impact

Empowering Young Social Entrepreneurs: A Community Success Story What happens when you empower fourth graders to tackle real-world challenges? Extraordinary things. Following a successful schoolwide food drive last fall, our Little School fourth graders asked a vital question: “What happens after the food we collected runs out?” That single spark of inquiry evolved into a…

June 6, 2026 | Read More >

EMS Model UN Delegation Closes a Year of Diplomacy with Major Awards

To wrap up an incredible year of diplomacy and debate, our Elisabeth Morrow School Model UN delegation competed this month at two highly prestigious conferences: Junior Academy Model United Nations (JAMUN), held at Bergen County Academies, and the Science Model United Nations, Jr. (SCIMUN), held at the Bronx High School of Science. Facing competition from…

May 27, 2026 | Read More >

EMS Students Excel in National Math Competitions

Our students have demonstrated exceptional mathematical talent, achieving top recognition in both the Continental Math League and the American Mathematics Competition (AMC 8) this year. Below is a complete list of award winners: AMC 8 The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development of problem-solving…

May 15, 2026 | Read More >

EMS prepares students for an impressive range of top-tier secondary schools.

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. See where our students have been accepted.

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