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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…

Cultivating Change: Empowering Young Leaders Through Scientific Inquiry and Social Action

From 9–10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, Elisabeth Morrow School students will lead a purposeful, student-led Farmers Market. The event showcases a masterclass in student agency, with fourth graders owning every detail — from the financial literacy required to manage the venture to the application of scientific knowledge around environmental sustainability and the complex logistical…

A Legacy in View: The Capan-Amerkanian Story

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 —…

Architects of the Future: Preparing Middle Schoolers for a Complex World

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…

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

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…

A Legacy of Empowerment: Meet Samantha Pianko

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…

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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