Scenes and Sentiments From the First Month of School

Large cut out paper letters spell out "Welcome" on the walls of Fieldston Lower

This month, students returned to campus and filled ECFS's hallways, classrooms, and outdoor spaces with excitement and enthusiasm. We captured scenes from the first few days of the academic year and talked to students about what they were most excited about.

Two students with their arms around each other smile at the camera as they walk from the bus

At Fieldston Upper, reuniting with friends is a highlight for the 9th Grade.

"My favorite thing is getting to see everyone again! I really like my classes and how I get to do more things now that I'm in high school." Dominese G. '26

"My favorite thing about being back at school is making new friends." Magnus L. '26

A group of Fieldston Upper students pose for the camera wearing ECFS gear and orange and blue hats

The Fieldston Upper athletes are all excited to be playing and competing again this year.

"My favorite thing about being back at school is the sports teams." Lily B. '25

Students at Fieldston Middle wave at the camera as they walk down a hallway

At Fieldston Middle, students are excited to see their friends.

"My favorite thing about being back is seeing my friends and meeting all my new teachers." Colette T. '29

"My favorite thing about being back is seeing all of my friends." Marcus W. '27

A group of students sit in a circle looking at their teacher at Fieldston Lower

For Kindergarteners at Fieldston Lower, learning about the world around them captures the imagination of students.

"Butterflies!" Stella K. '35 and Isla R. '35

"My favorite thing is building blocks!" Ronan B. '35

A student sits at a desk in a classroom at Fieldston Lower and smiles at the camera

The 5th Grade made sure that new students to Fieldston Lower feel welcome in the first few weeks of school.

"I'm new, and I really like the School and how everyone is friends and so inclusive and welcoming!" Miller D. '30.

Two Ethical Culture students paint colorful pictures in the first week of school

At Ethical Culture, diving into technology is a big deal for the 4th Grade.

"I'm excited about typing!" Rehan A. '31.

"I'm excited to do science and typing." Stella L. '31

"I'm excited to get my computer!" Abigail G. '31

Ethical Culture students gather in a classroom and look over a welcome note from their teacher in the first week of School

Kindergarteners at Ethical Culture are happy to be back with their friends and can't wait for a Kindergarten rite of passage: running the Ethical Culture Post Office.

"What I'm looking forward to is playing with my friends." Maya M. '35

"I'm excited to have a good time playing and to make new friends." Hudson W. '35

"I'm looking forward to running the post office!" Maven S. '35

"I'm excited to run the post office!" Sam '35

Buses pull up to the Ethical Culture Fieldston School on the first day of school