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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.
For Dr. Natalie Capan Amerkanian ‘84 and her husband, Gregory J. Amerkanian, the Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is more than Natalie’s alma mater — it is a cornerstone of their family’s multi-generational journey. While every institution tracks its progress through ledgers and milestones, the Capan-Amerkanian legacy is best understood from a specific vantage point —…
In the moments between classes at Morrow House, you might overhear a seventh grader debating the ethical implications of AI bias, or a group of sixth graders troubleshooting the gear ratio on a robot designed for a search-and-rescue mission. This isn’t just “school” in the traditional sense; it’s a laboratory for the next generation of…
At The Elisabeth Morrow School, we often talk about the “learning arc” — that unique, winding path every child takes as they grow. While many schools treat a grade level like a destination where every student must arrive at the same time, we see it differently. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that every…
Throughout this school year, the hallways of Chilton House have been buzzing with a special kind of energy. From sorting colorful crayons and stacking towers of canned goods for donation to sharing the joy of reading with older mentors, our youngest learners have been proving that you are never too small to make a big…
Our graduating students were admitted to the most distinguished secondary day and boarding schools Here is the impressive list of secondary day and boarding schools where our Class of 2026 students were accepted for the fall of 2026. This list will be updated as we receive additional responses from families. A * denotes matriculation. Academies…
Meet the faces of EMS! For third-grade teacher Samantha Pianko, the classroom is more than a workplace; it is a calling inherited through generations. Coming from a family of educators — including a grandmother on the New York Board of Education and a mother and sister in the classroom — Samantha grew up in a…
We’re pulling back the curtain on the middle school years with a new, three-part virtual conversation series designed to help parents navigate the “bridge years” with confidence.
From the ancient battlefields of the Trojan War to the modern chambers of NATO, students from The Elisabeth Morrow School proved that the future of diplomacy is in good hands. On Saturday, Jan. 31, our middle school Model UN Club participated in the 2026 Central Jersey College Prep Model United Nations Conference. The event was…
While many schools are still figuring out their stance on artificial intelligence, The Elisabeth Morrow School is moving with purpose. We have earned a Responsible AI in Learning (RAIL) Endorsement in AI Literacy, Safety, and Ethics from the Middle States Association. By earning this endorsement, we have joined an elite global cohort — the first…
The Elisabeth Morrow School’s Strategic Plan (2025–2030) is fully in motion, guided by our three core watchwords: Intention, Innovation, and Interconnection. We are excited to share the progress we’ve made, demonstrating a deep commitment to grounding students with essential skills while providing transformative, future-focused experiences. Academic Programming: Equipping Students for Tomorrow To ensure every EMS…
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.
