These 8th-grade students stepped up to the Kaufman Challenge and read one-third of the entire Bible over the summer!

How cool is that?!

What an incredible accomplishment and commitment to God’s Word. We are so proud of you!

As part of their current 6th-grade science unit, students are learning all about earthquakes and volcanoes! This week, they put their learning to the test by creating their own volcanoes using cardboard, tape, newspaper, and paper mâché—and then making them erupt with vinegar and baking soda!

Through hands-on learning like this, students are discovering more about the incredible world God created and gaining a deeper appreciation for His power, creativity, and majesty.

Poem by Mrs. Gardner 9.3.26
’Twas the Night Before Football ~ The 1st Season of the Elyria Christian Eagles

’Twas the night before football, and all through the school,
The Eagles were ready, determined and cool.
The blue and white had been proudly displayed,
As the first six-man team was finally made.

The jerseys were hung in the locker room with care,
While dreams of the season filled up the air.
The players together, a brand-new start,
With Eagle pride burning inside every heart.

No history behind them, no records to defend,
Just the Eagle guys, who’d fight to the end.
They’d learn, they’d grow, they’d give all they had,
Through victories, challenges, and moments gone bad.

They’ll play for their school, for their teammates, and more,
With Eagle pride soaring as never before.
Not only for touchdowns or glory or fame,
But to honor the Lord through the way that they play.

The crowd would be cheering, the Eagle would fly,
As Eagle football took over the night sky.
They weren’t just a team—they were making their mark,
Beginning a legacy that would shine in the dark.

So tomorrow, they’ll step onto that field with pride,
With courage and faith standing right by their side.
They’ll play for their school, for their team, for their name,
And give everything they have to this brand-new game.

So here’s to the Eagles, both fearless and true,
To the first six-man team dressed in blue and white too.
The journey begins beneath Friday night’s light—
Trust God! Play hard! Eagles, take flight!

Our kindergarteners and first graders had so much fun creating their very own bookmarks in library this week! Each student made two bookmarks—some chose to keep one for themselves and share the other with a teacher, sibling, parent or friend!

It was so much fun watching their creativity shine through in each unique design! We love finding little ways to make reading even more special. 📚🦅

Senior Mission Trip Update: they are on the way home. Prayers for safe travels!

The 2026–27 Eagle sports schedules are here!

Check out the full season schedule for each sport, mark your calendars, and get ready to cheer on our Eagles all year long!

Let’s fill the stands with Eagle pride—go Eagles!

Senior Mission Trip Update (Thursday): Today was our last workday. 😢 One of Pastor’s goals when we got here was to get lines painted in the parking lot, and today we got that completed!! Then we spent our evening traveling to the south side of the Island to see the bioluminescent bay- incredible!! Hard to photograph, but it was as if the water was sparkling! Beautiful!!

Senior Mission Trip Day 5 (Wed) - It is good to serve God!!
In the morning we continued church projects. Then at lunch it began to rain, so we spent some downtime in the sanctuary playing games together. Once the rain let up, we traveled to the housing complexes we visited yesterday to hand out groceries and offer prayer to families Pastor knew needed them. We finished our day with the congregation for a prayer service. The Lord is moving in Moca! What a powerful evening it was, rejoicing and praying to the Lord. We have been so blessed by Pastor Fernando and the congregation. God is so good!!

Senior Mission Trip Day 4 (Tues) - This morning we visited with the elderly alongside Pastor Fernando. We sang to them, talked with them, played games, and shared the gospel, sandwiches, and coffee! We spent the afternoon working to complete projects around the church. For our evening, we took a little break and headed to the beach. Another great day!!

Senior Misson Trip Day 3 - We spent our morning helping Pastor Fernando straighten up the church - power washing the parking lot and stairs, clearing shrubs, washing windows and addressing anything that needed attention. Then our leaders treated us to some of the star fruit we picked yesterday during our prayer walk. After lunch we packed bags with school supplies and headed to a housing complex to spend time with the youth in Moca. We shared God’s Word, invited them to church, shared songs, and then played games early into the evening! What a blessing the people of Moca have been to our group!

LATE POST...Mission Trip Day 2: We had a very full day of worship and prayer! Church was very different than what we are used to, and the students loved it. They led us in worship for several songs, and their gift of music so blessed the congregation! We then walked through the community and prayed for people. Overall, it has been another amazing day, and the church is feeding us so much yummy food!

🦅 EAGLE FANS, IT’S TIME TO UPDATE YOUR CLOSET!

Who’s ready to show off some Elyria Eagle pride?!

Our new Elyria Merch Store is LIVE through Aug 26. This year we’ve got more than T-shirts and sweatshirts; You can also grab hats + license plates to show your Eagle spirit wherever you go!

A portion of every purchase goes back to support the Freshman Class! 💙

🏈 AND… WHO’S READY FOR EAGLE FOOTBALL?!
Two of our five designs are PERFECT for those upcoming Friday Night Lights!

So grab some new gear, share the store with your family & friends, and let’s fill the stands with Eagle pride!

https://stores.inksoft.com/elyria_freshmen_fundraiser/shop/home

Senior Mission Trip Day 1 Update: What a day it’s been, but that could be because we started at 3:30 am. Flights were great, and we arrived early both times! Quick stop at the beach in San Juan, beautiful! Then the 2.5-hour trip to Moca. Our leader, Daphne, is great, and we've had a wonderful time at the church with a few members of the church and the Pastor. They greeted us with songs and prepared a Puerto Rican treasure for us for supper. Thank you so much for entrusting us with your kiddos. Please continue to pray for the Lord to work in and through us this week!

Our seniors are officially on their way to Puerto Rico! Please join us in praying for safe travels, great health, lots of energy, and incredible opportunities to love and serve others. Pray that God opens doors, builds meaningful connections, and uses this team in big ways as they share His hope and joy!

“May the Lord watch between you and me when we are out of one another’s sight.” — Genesis 31:49

Hey families!
We hope your summer has been peaceful and rejuvenating. Here is a reminder to mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25, from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Breakfast provided at 8:00 AM) for our annual All-School Workday.
Come ready to serve our school as we prepare for the new year! Many hands make light work, and we'd love to serve alongside you. Be on the lookout for an email from Mr. Goodrich with a SignUpGenius for jobs. Be Blessed!

Every program has a first chapter…

Tonight, our inaugural ECS 6-Man Football team began writing theirs. Camp is officially underway, and these athletes and coaches are ready to learn, work hard, compete, and lay the foundation for the future of Eagle football.

The journey starts now.