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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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Earlier this year, a group of Fieldston Upper stud Earlier this year, a group of Fieldston Upper students participating in City Semester partnered with the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality for a project that took place in the backyard of our Fieldston campus! Spearheaded by Director of City Semester, Roy Blumenfeld, the project asked students to conduct field research, interview community members, and produce historical and scientific research to assess the city’s proposal to “daylight” Tibbetts Brook. Students presented possible improvements to the city’s plan, which seeks to reduce flooding, improve water quality, and increase climate resilience through restoring the once-buried stream.

To celebrate the project and the work of City Semester, the Bronx Council for Environmental Quality honored Roy with the 2026 Helen C. Reel “Keeping It Reel” Environmental Educator Award. Congratulations to Roy and our City Semester students on this exceptional achievement!
In this year’s ECFS Reporter magazine cover story, In this year’s ECFS Reporter magazine cover story, writers dove into the curriculum of global citizenship, where students gain cultural literacy, learn the value of stewardship, and practice ethics in action. From Fieldston Upper’s Special Olympics club, our largest student-led organization, to Fieldston Lower’s study of marine life, projects across our four divisions show students the real-world impact of their academic study.

Head to the link in our stories to read the full article and be sure to check out the 2026 edition of the ECFS Reporter!
Fieldston Lower’s Field Day brought our students t Fieldston Lower’s Field Day brought our students together for a day of friendly competition celebrating the end of the school year! From three legged races to relays, students showed off their team spirit and sportsmanship in a variety of fun games!
At Fieldston Upper, student composers spend the ye At Fieldston Upper, student composers spend the year creating unique compositions for chamber groups, orchestras, and digital and electronic music. The capstone of their learning is the opportunity to hear compositions played out loud by the award-winning Cassatt String Quartet.

This year, student composers ranged from graduating seniors, like Noah S. ’26, whose work featured in the video above was originally composed as a piece of electronic music, to the first-ever 8th Grader included in the showcase! After hearing from the student composers, the guest musicians play through the piece and ask questions, many of which focus on the composer’s intentions and reactions to hearing the piece out loud. For many, it’s their first opportunity to hear their music played by professional musicians.

Thank you to the Cassatt String Quartet for joining us, and to music teacher Russell Currie for arranging this incredible showcase of student work!
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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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