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Ethical Culture Fieldston School 5th Graders read in the library.
Summer Reading at ECFS Fosters Lifelong Reading Engagement
Article
September 30, 2025
Two Ethical Culture Fieldston School 2nd Graders on the first day of school
ECFS Faculty and Staff Share Back-to-School Advice
Article
September 30, 2025
Campus shot of the ECFS Quad during fall
How FAN Strengthens the ECFS Community
Article
September 30, 2025
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More Than Just A Game At ECFS
Gallery
July 10, 2025
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A Day in the Life of an ECFS Senior
Article
July 8, 2025
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ECFS Is Built To Last
Article
July 8, 2025
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Inspiring Innovation and Discovery
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July 7, 2025
creativity as a practice at ECFS
Creativity as a Practice: Performing Arts at ECFS
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July 7, 2025
cultivating critical thinking and research skills in our classrooms at ecfs
Cultivating Critical Thinking and Research Skills in Our Classrooms 
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July 7, 2025
Ethical Culture Fieldston School graduates
Words to Remember: Commencement 2025
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June 26, 2025

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Say cheese! Fieldston Middle’s annual rooftop ph Say cheese! Fieldston Middle’s annual rooftop photo is here! 🧡📸

This beloved Fieldston Middle tradition offers our community a record of generations of students, dating back to the opening of our middle school building in 2008. It’s also a unique opportunity for the entire division to come together and commemorate the new school year. From 6th Graders giddy over their first big middle school moment to 8th Graders celebrating being the leaders of the division, it’s always an exciting memory!
September at ECFS was a perfect beginning to the a September at ECFS was a perfect beginning to the academic year 🧡

Students dove into exciting new projects in the classroom; athletes continued representing Eagle pride on the court, field, and in the pool; our community gathered for joyful all-school celebrations; and, across all four divisions, we set goals and dreams for the year ahead. What was your favorite memory of this month?
We had so much fun welcoming alumni families to Fi We had so much fun welcoming alumni families to Fieldston Lower at last weekend’s Eagles Playdate! It’s always joyful to see our alumni reconnect and bond over their shared memories of their time at ECFS!

Don’t forget that Wednesday 10/1 is the deadline for interested alumni families to submit an application to join the ECFS community in the 2026-2027 academic year! Head to the Admissions link in our bio for more information.
This morning, Fieldston Upper headed to the annual This morning, Fieldston Upper headed to the annual Club Fair, featuring our 90+ student-run organizations, clubs, and activity groups! 

From Juggling for Joy to Mock Trial, students have endless opportunities to pursue their passions, participate in service learning, and foster a sense of community.
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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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