Spring/Summer 2024

How can we keep from singing? With 41 graduates on Saturday, June 1, Eastern Mennonite School held its 106th commencement ceremony. This day marks a significant achievement in the lives of our students. The weeks leading up to graduation are filled with milestones. Senior presentations are a vital component of a capstone course called Kingdom…

The EMS athletic program had another successful year! Each season provided life-long memories and learning opportunities for our student athletes. Sarah Drooger and Ryan Slonaker (above, right) signed letters of intent to Division 1 colleges. Sarah will continue her soccer career at Virginia Commonwealth University and Ryan will be playing golf at Virginia Tech. Just…

With 17 trips, 37 dedicated faculty and staff, and numerous chaperones, over 270 students embarked on unforgettable journeys filled with enriching experiences. Groups went hiking, biking, and learned about the environment, theater, and self-care. Each had a service day, collaborating with non-profits to reinforce compassion and community service. Whether local or out-of-state, students gained new…

EMS creates ways to build relationships with cross-grade interactions. Programs pair MS & HS students (bigs/littles) and EMES lunch seat buddies. RJ begins before the conflict. Reflect on your own biases, assumptions, and actions. Consider how you can improve your own behavior and interactions with others. RJ begins with relationships. Relationships are seen as central…

This May as I watched each elementary student and teacher walk into the upper school dining hall for our final Gathering of the school year, I was once again moved by the way in which they entered our space…with respect and reverence. Why? Because these are sacred moments each week, a time that we value…