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Music: It Shapes the Whole Student
At Eastside Catholic School, music is a formative experience that builds confidence, fosters connection and supports the development of the whole student.
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National Honor Society: Leadership and Service in Action
At Eastside Catholic, National Honor Society students turn academic excellence into meaningful impact through leadership, service and peer support across campus.
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Poet at Heart: High School English Teacher Bob Pfeiffer
From a globe-trotting childhood to the classroom, poet and English teacher Bob Pfeiffer reflects on mentorship, creativity and finding deeper purpose in high school education.
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Catholic Schools Week at Eastside Catholic School
At Eastside Catholic, faith comes alive as students learn to see, love, listen and live with purpose—forming hearts and minds for a life of meaning.
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Eastside Catholic Website Kudos
Eastside Catholic School's redesigned website chosen as one of the best private and independent school websites of 2025!
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Positively Poetic: Glen Ritter has Penned a Poem Every Day for 5,000 Days
Science teacher Glen Ritter has spent the last 5,000 days writing a poem a day, transforming a simple journaling experiment into a profound personal ritual.
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Advent Wreath Meaning and Traditions
Discover the rich meaning behind the Advent wreath and the symbolism of each candle. Learn how this timeless tradition helps families prepare their hearts for Christmas.
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Class of 2029 Eighth Grade Promotion: Finding My Wings with the Power of Kindness and Friendship
In her heartfelt eighth grade promotion speech, Elia Kutner reflects on how Eastside Catholic transformed her from a nervous newcomer into a confident friend by teaching her the value of kindness, faith, and staying gold.
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Class of 2029 Eighth Grade Promotion: Servant Leadership
In her eighth grade promotion speech, Class of 2029 student Sabina Clinciu shares how servant leadership can truly help shape each and every one of us into someone better than we are today.
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College-Prep Curriculum: Expectations and Insights
College preparation doesn’t begin in junior or senior year—it’s woven into every step of a student’s journey from middle school through graduation.
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Students of All Faiths Welcome: Why Families Choose EC
Eastside Catholic welcomes students of all faiths, offering a diverse, inclusive community rooted in shared values that fosters academic excellence, spiritual growth and belonging.
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Class of 2029 Eighth Grade Promotion: Learning to Lead with Humility
In her eighth-grade promotion speech, Class of 2029 student Liliana Pullis shares how her experiences at EC have taught her to lead with humility.
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Class of 2029 Eighth Grade Promotion: Academic Excellence
Class of 2029 student Shiv Sareen shared at the June eighth grade promotion what Academic Excellence at EC means to him.
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Discovering Law Enforcement Through the Kirkland Cadets
Eastside Catholic School senior Ethan Keegan '26 shares his inspiring journey with the Kirkland Police Cadets program and how it's shaping his future.
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Empowering Future Innovators: STEM Education at EC
At Eastside Catholic, our hands-on STEM program blends innovation, ethics, and faith—preparing students to lead with both mind and heart.
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