Events for April 2026 – Elisabeth Morrow School Summer is coming! Registration is now open for Summer Explorations: June 22–Aug. 7. Programs for Age 2 through Grade 9 • Claim your spot! Skip to content 35 events found. Calendar of Events Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 1 event, 30 2026-03-21 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) March 21 April 5 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) 1 event, 31 2026-03-21 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) 1 event, 2026-03-21 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) 2 events, 2026-03-21 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) 2026-04-02 Passover (observed) Passover (observed) April 2 Passover (observed) 2 events, 2026-03-21 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) 2026-04-03 Good Friday (observed) Good Friday (observed) April 3 Good Friday (observed) 1 event, 2026-03-21 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) 2 events, 2026-03-21 SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) 2026-04-05 Easter (observed) Easter (observed) April 5 Easter (observed) 1 event, 8:00 am 3:00 pm School resumes April 6 @ 8:00 am 3:00 pm EDT School resumes 3 events, 9:00 am 2:30 pm Grade 2 Field Trip April 7 @ 9:00 am 2:30 pm EDT Grade 2 Field Trip Please check out our weekly newsletter for more details. 9:30 am 10:30 am Seedlings (spring 2026) April 7 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) The Seedlings brings your young child together with peers for an interactive weekly experience. Your child will take part in the special joy of early learning at EMS through movement, music, reading, interacting, and community building. 8:00 pm 9:00 pm Parents and Caregivers of Latinx Children Affinity Group Monthly Meeting (virtual) April 7 @ 8:00 pm 9:00 pm EDT Parents and Caregivers of Latinx Children Affinity Group Monthly Meeting (virtual) Check out our weekly newsletter for more details and the Zoom meeting link. 3 events, 9:45 am 10:30 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Willow) (students only) April 8 @ 9:45 am 10:30 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Willow) (students only) 10:55 am 11:45 am Parents and Caregivers of Jewish Children Affinity Group Passover Assembly April 8 @ 10:55 am 11:45 am EDT Parents and Caregivers of Jewish Children Affinity Group Passover Assembly Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to celebrate their Jewish heritage with their peers. Please note: You do not have to attend the assembly for your child to participate, but you are more than welcome to join. For parents of Chilton House children, there is an alternative video option. Check out our weekly... 12:00 pm Middle School Unfiltered: Raising Happy, Healthy, Digitally Savvy Kids April 8 @ 12:00 pm EDT Middle School Unfiltered: Raising Happy, Healthy, Digitally Savvy Kids RSVP The digital world is not just a playground — it is the "real world" where our children learn, socialize, and grow. From the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence to the social complexities of TikTok, the middle school years present a landscape that changes faster than any traditional parenting manual. How do we mentor our... 3 events, 9:30 am 10:00 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (2s, Juniper) (students only) April 9 @ 9:30 am 10:00 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (2s, Juniper) (students only) 9:30 am 1:00 pm 3s/4s Field Trip April 9 @ 9:30 am 1:00 pm EDT 3s/4s Field Trip 6:00 pm 8:00 pm Chilton House Parents’ Night Out: Pickleball Social April 9 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm EDT Chilton House Parents’ Night Out: Pickleball Social Join fellow Chilton House parents for a fun, relaxed evening of pickleball at the Bergen County Pickleball Club in Tenafly. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total beginner, come enjoy coaching, light refreshments, and great conversation in a casual setting. For more details, including cost and registration link, check out our weekly newsletter. 2 events, 10 2026-04-10 “Unique Creatures” visit to 2s classrooms “Unique Creatures” visit to 2s classrooms April 10 “Unique Creatures” visit to 2s classrooms 1:00 pm 2:30 pm Grade 4 Musical April 10 @ 1:00 pm 2:30 pm EDT Grade 4 Musical Our fourth-grade students present a musical performance for fourth-grade families and the Little School students. 1 event, 11 10:00 am 12:00 pm Solo Recital April 11 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm EDT Solo Recital 0 events, 12 4 events, 13 2026-04-13 Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip April 13 April 15 Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip Students must arrive on campus by 6:45 a.m. on Monday, April 13. Students will return to campus around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15. Families will receive communication from Gerard Allen, outlining packing needs, trip expectations, and other important details. 10:30 am 11:15 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Cherry Blossom) (students only) April 13 @ 10:30 am 11:15 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Cherry Blossom) (students only) 2:30 pm 4:30 pm Spring After-School Program Begins April 13 @ 2:30 pm 4:30 pm EDT Spring After-School Program Begins 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep April 13 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep Private Prep instructors will help prepare our seventh graders to take secondary school standardized tests. 3 events, 14 2026-04-13 Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip 9:30 am 10:30 am Seedlings (spring 2026) April 14 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) The Seedlings brings your young child together with peers for an interactive weekly experience. Your child will take part in the special joy of early learning at EMS through movement, music, reading, interacting, and community building. 9:30 am 10:15 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Evergreen) (students only) April 14 @ 9:30 am 10:15 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Evergreen) (students only) 4 events, 15 2026-04-13 Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip 8:00 am 3:00 pm Mismatched Day (Chilton House) April 15 @ 8:00 am 3:00 pm EDT Mismatched Day (Chilton House) 1:00 pm Middle School Unfiltered: Decoding the Secret Language of Tweens April 15 @ 1:00 pm EDT Middle School Unfiltered: Decoding the Secret Language of Tweens RSVP Is "I’m fine" the most common phrase in your house lately? The transition to middle school brings a whirlwind of "big feelings," shifting identities, and new social pressures. While it can often feel like you’re suddenly speaking a different language than your child, these years are a critical window for building a foundation of... 8:00 pm Parents and Caregivers of Black Children Affinity Group Check-In (virtual) April 15 @ 8:00 pm EDT Parents and Caregivers of Black Children Affinity Group Check-In (virtual) Please check out our weekly newsletter for more details and the Google Meet link. 1 event, 16 6:30 pm Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children Affinity Group Night Out April 16 @ 6:30 pm EDT Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children Affinity Group Night Out Join the Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children Affinity Group for a parents' night out at La Cuchara in Englewood. Check out our weekly newsletter for more details, including the RSVP link. 1 event, 17 8:45 am 9:45 am Kidtown April 17 @ 8:45 am 9:45 am EDT Kidtown Our first-grade students present their interdisciplinary construction of a town that their class created. 1 event, 18 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Community Event: Earth Day Celebration April 18 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm EDT Community Event: Earth Day Celebration This communitywide event, co-sponsored by the PA Green and Service Committees, will take place at Tenafly Nature Center. Please check out our weekly newsletter for more details and to RSVP. 0 events, 19 1 event, 20 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep April 20 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep Private Prep instructors will help prepare our seventh graders to take secondary school standardized tests. 5 events, 21 2026-04-21 IOWA Assessments IOWA Assessments April 21 April 24 IOWA Assessments All third- and fourth-grade students will participate in the Iowa Assessments, evidence-based tests designed to measure student achievement and growth in reading/language arts and mathematics. 9:30 am 10:30 am Seedlings (spring 2026) April 21 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) The Seedlings brings your young child together with peers for an interactive weekly experience. Your child will take part in the special joy of early learning at EMS through movement, music, reading, interacting, and community building. 9:45 am 10:25 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Magnolia) (students only) April 21 @ 9:45 am 10:25 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Magnolia) (students only) 3:00 pm 4:30 pm Girls Lacrosse Away Dwight-Englewood April 21 @ 3:00 pm 4:30 pm EDT Girls Lacrosse Away Dwight-Englewood Away on Graham Field. 81 Lincoln Street, Englewood NJ 07631 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Boys Tennis Home vs Saddle River Day School April 21 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Boys Tennis Home vs Saddle River Day School Englewood Field Club. 341 Engle St, Englewood NJ 07631 2 events, 22 2026-04-21 IOWA Assessments 10:00 am 10:45 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Oak) (students only) April 22 @ 10:00 am 10:45 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Oak) (students only) 5 events, 23 2026-04-21 IOWA Assessments 8:30 am 9:00 am PA Community Service Committee Meeting April 23 @ 8:30 am 9:00 am EDT PA Community Service Committee Meeting For more details, check out our weekly newsletter. 9:30 am 10:00 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (2s, Apple Tree) (students only) April 23 @ 9:30 am 10:00 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (2s, Apple Tree) (students only) 11:45 am 1:30 pm LS/MH Earth Day Celebration (students only) April 23 @ 11:45 am 1:30 pm EDT LS/MH Earth Day Celebration (students only) Students from Little School and Morrow House will come together to celebrate Earth Day. This special, students-only event provides an opportunity for connection, collaboration, and environmental stewardship. Please check out our weekly newsletter for details on what students should wear and what to bring. 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Boys Tennis Away vs MKA April 23 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Boys Tennis Away vs MKA Brookdale Park (Montclair) W Circuit Dr, Montclair, NJ 07043 3 events, 24 2026-04-21 IOWA Assessments 8:15 am 9:30 am Parents and Caregivers of Indian Children Affinity Group Coffee Meet Up April 24 @ 8:15 am 9:30 am EDT Parents and Caregivers of Indian Children Affinity Group Coffee Meet Up For more details, check out our weekly newsletter. 3:15 pm 4:30 pm Morrow House Chorus April 24 @ 3:15 pm 4:30 pm EDT Morrow House Chorus 0 events, 25 1 event, 26 1:00 pm 7:00 pm Concert Extravaganza April 26 @ 1:00 pm 7:00 pm EDT Concert Extravaganza This spectacular showcase features the incredible talent of our Instrumental Music Program, with performances from our youngest learners in Early Childhood through our soon-to-be graduates in eighth grade. Each concert block concludes with a reception. Check out our weekly newsletter for more details.  Concert schedule:1 p.m. – Violin/Viola Playdown3 p.m. – Cello Rockdown5 p.m. –... 1 event, 27 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep April 27 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep Private Prep instructors will help prepare our seventh graders to take secondary school standardized tests. 4 events, 28 9:30 am 10:30 am Seedlings (spring 2026) April 28 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) The Seedlings brings your young child together with peers for an interactive weekly experience. Your child will take part in the special joy of early learning at EMS through movement, music, reading, interacting, and community building. 11:00 am 11:45 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Poplar) (students only) April 28 @ 11:00 am 11:45 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Poplar) (students only) 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Girls Lacrosse Away Montclair Kimberley Academy April 28 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Girls Lacrosse Away Montclair Kimberley Academy Away on Muenster Field. 40 Upper Mountain Avenue, Montclair NJ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Boys Tennis Home vs Dwight-Englewood April 28 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Boys Tennis Home vs Dwight-Englewood Englewood Field Club. 341 Engle St, Englewood NJ 07631 1 event, 29 10:00 am 10:45 am Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Maple) (students only) April 29 @ 10:00 am 10:45 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Maple) (students only) 1 event, 30 6:30 pm 10:30 pm Spring Benefit April 30 @ 6:30 pm 10:30 pm EDT Spring Benefit 1 event, 3:15 pm 4:30 pm Morrow House Chorus May 1 @ 3:15 pm 4:30 pm EDT Morrow House Chorus 0 events, 0 events, March 21 All day SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) March 21 All day SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) March 21 All day SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) March 21 All day SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) All day Passover (observed) March 21 All day SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) All day Good Friday (observed) March 21 All day SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) March 21 All day SCHOOL CLOSED (spring break) All day Easter (observed) April 6 April 6 @ 8:00 am 3:00 pm EDT School resumes April 7 April 7 @ 9:00 am 2:30 pm EDT Grade 2 Field Trip April 7 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) April 7 @ 8:00 pm 9:00 pm EDT Parents and Caregivers of Latinx Children Affinity Group Monthly Meeting (virtual) April 8 April 8 @ 9:45 am 10:30 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Willow) (students only) April 8 @ 10:55 am 11:45 am EDT Parents and Caregivers of Jewish Children Affinity Group Passover Assembly April 8 @ 12:00 pm EDT Middle School Unfiltered: Raising Happy, Healthy, Digitally Savvy Kids April 9 April 9 @ 9:30 am 10:00 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (2s, Juniper) (students only) April 9 @ 9:30 am 1:00 pm EDT 3s/4s Field Trip April 9 @ 6:00 pm 8:00 pm EDT Chilton House Parents’ Night Out: Pickleball Social April 10 All day “Unique Creatures” visit to 2s classrooms April 10 @ 1:00 pm 2:30 pm EDT Grade 4 Musical April 11 April 11 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm EDT Solo Recital Notice There are no events on this day. April 13 All day Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip April 13 @ 10:30 am 11:15 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Cherry Blossom) (students only) April 13 @ 2:30 pm 4:30 pm EDT Spring After-School Program Begins April 13 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep April 13 All day Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip April 14 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) April 14 @ 9:30 am 10:15 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Evergreen) (students only) April 13 All day Grade 8 Washington, D.C. Trip April 15 @ 8:00 am 3:00 pm EDT Mismatched Day (Chilton House) April 15 @ 1:00 pm EDT Middle School Unfiltered: Decoding the Secret Language of Tweens April 15 @ 8:00 pm EDT Parents and Caregivers of Black Children Affinity Group Check-In (virtual) April 16 April 16 @ 6:30 pm EDT Parents and Caregivers of Korean Children Affinity Group Night Out April 17 April 17 @ 8:45 am 9:45 am EDT Kidtown April 18 April 18 @ 1:00 pm 4:00 pm EDT Community Event: Earth Day Celebration Notice There are no events on this day. April 20 April 20 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep April 21 All day IOWA Assessments April 21 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) April 21 @ 9:45 am 10:25 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Magnolia) (students only) April 21 @ 3:00 pm 4:30 pm EDT Girls Lacrosse Away Dwight-Englewood April 21 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Boys Tennis Home vs Saddle River Day School April 21 All day IOWA Assessments April 22 @ 10:00 am 10:45 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Oak) (students only) April 21 All day IOWA Assessments April 23 @ 8:30 am 9:00 am EDT PA Community Service Committee Meeting April 23 @ 9:30 am 10:00 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (2s, Apple Tree) (students only) April 23 @ 11:45 am 1:30 pm EDT LS/MH Earth Day Celebration (students only) April 23 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Boys Tennis Away vs MKA April 21 All day IOWA Assessments April 24 @ 8:15 am 9:30 am EDT Parents and Caregivers of Indian Children Affinity Group Coffee Meet Up April 24 @ 3:15 pm 4:30 pm EDT Morrow House Chorus Notice There are no events on this day. April 26 April 26 @ 1:00 pm 7:00 pm EDT Concert Extravaganza April 27 April 27 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Grade 7: Secondary School Test Prep April 28 April 28 @ 9:30 am 10:30 am EDT Seedlings (spring 2026) April 28 @ 11:00 am 11:45 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (3s/4s, Poplar) (students only) April 28 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Girls Lacrosse Away Montclair Kimberley Academy April 28 @ 3:30 pm 5:00 pm EDT Boys Tennis Home vs Dwight-Englewood April 29 April 29 @ 10:00 am 10:45 am EDT Chilton House Cocoa Party (Kindergarten, Maple) (students only) April 30 April 30 @ 6:30 pm 10:30 pm EDT Spring Benefit May 1 May 1 @ 3:15 pm 4:30 pm EDT Morrow House Chorus Notice There are no events on this day. Notice There are no events on this day. Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Export .ics file Export Outlook .ics file EMS prepares students for an impressive range of top-tier secondary schools. 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