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Ethical Culture student with Spanish book
Ethical Culture Spanish Program Broadens Global Understanding
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June 9, 2026
A Fieldston Upper engineer explains his invention.
A Year of Invention with Fieldston Upper Engineers
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June 8, 2026
Photo of Fieldston Middle Shark Tank assignment project sheet.
“Good Morning, Sharks!”
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June 8, 2026
What Happens When You Keep Showing Up
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June 8, 2026
Fieldston Lower 3rd Graders Find Joyful Connection in Play Production
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June 8, 2026
Students at ECFS Commencement
Fieldston Eagles Take Flight at the Class of 2026 Commencement
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June 8, 2026
Ethical Culture Math Club games
Ethical Culture Math Club Finds Play in Probability
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May 1, 2026
Fieldston Lower 4th Graders meet astronaut
Fieldston Lower Explorers Consider Infinity and Beyond
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May 1, 2026
Author Abby White visits with Fieldston Middle students
Fieldston Middle Discovers the Power of Voice in Writing
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May 1, 2026
Photo of colorful banners on Ethical Culture rooftop
A Community Made by Many: Volunteering at ECFS 
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April 30, 2026

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To cap off a year of ingenuity and invention, Fiel To cap off a year of ingenuity and invention, Fieldston Middle 8th Graders faced off against a panel of “sharks” to pitch products created in Engineering class!

The project pairs the design thinking skills students practice in Engineering with real-world math and public speaking skills, as students prototype a product, complete a valuation of their mock business, and present a compelling sales pitch to a panel of peers, teachers, and other ECFS community members. Head to the link in our stories to read more about the project!
From reminiscing on the new friendships they forge From reminiscing on the new friendships they forged in Fieldston Upper to reminding their fellow graduates to pause, breathe, and enjoy the memories of their time at ECFS, our Commencement 2026 student speakers filled the Quad with thoughtful and celebratory reflections. 

Missed the livestream? Hudson, Saskia, and Kiran’s full speeches are now available to watch on the ECFS YouTube channel!
Fieldston Lower 1st Graders culminated their year- Fieldston Lower 1st Graders culminated their year-long Bird Study with their very own Bird Museum, bringing together their research, artistic abilities, and public speaking skills into an exciting and interactive exhibit!
On Saturday, we celebrated the Class of 2021 at th On Saturday, we celebrated the Class of 2021 at their 5 Year Reunion! It was a beautiful evening filled with incredible conversation, reconnections with classmates and teachers, and memories of their time at Fieldston. We can’t wait to do it again in five years!
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Ethical Culture Fieldston School offers a world-class progressive education in Pre-K–12th Grade at two historic campuses in Manhattan and the Bronx. The core of our educational program is the study and practice of ethics, which prepares us — and compels us — to take care of our world, ourselves, and each other.


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