ECS Eagles

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

A sweet day of reading, playing and making memories! ❤️📚

Our seniors headed to the Lower School today to read with our youngest Eagles and join them for PE and recess. They also met their SK buddies for the year, making for some especially sweet first connections! We love watching these relationships grow as our students learn from one another, build friendships and share the love of Jesus to the next generation of Eagles. 🦅

10/14/2026

Nell and Joseph Womack reflect on their decision to send their triplets, Camille, Annie and Rob, to ECS following graduation from Christ Methodist Day School, where Nell teaches Bible.

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗦 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻?

A: Even though they are all the same age, our triplets each have unique interests and personalities. We were looking for a school that was a good fit for all three of them in several areas – academics, discipleship, athletics and a strong sense of community. When we toured ECS, it checked all of these boxes. Almost immediately, it felt like the right place for our family and a clear answer to many prayers about our school decision. We were so thankful for the clarity God gave us for our kids’ next steps.

𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗖𝗦 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

A: From the first day of middle school orientation, our kids have felt seen, known and loved by their d-group leaders, teachers, coaches and school administrators. Since Camille and Annie are identical, they couldn’t believe that Mr. Hauss had taken the time to learn the trick to tell them apart (their shoes!). That kind of extra effort from our Head of School truly meant so much to our family, and it trickles down into every faculty and staff member we have met. The transition to ECS was truly a smooth one, thanks to the school’s welcoming community.

𝗤: 𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗖𝗦?

A: Thanks to the dedicated teachers who are available during zero period each day, our kids have grown in confidence and independence. They have learned to use that time to ask for help, study for upcoming tests or even find a quiet place to read or finish some homework. We are so thankful we have also seen spiritual growth in our children as they have studied God’s Word in Bible class and seen the faith of their teachers and friends lived out daily.

𝗤: 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗖𝗦, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆?

A: Even though we have only been at ECS for one school year, we have already felt welcomed into the community. The school is big enough to offer a variety of opportunities for students to find a place to belong – ranging from Friday night football games to outstanding theatre performances and everything in between. Yet, it is small enough to allow each student to be seen, known and loved. We count ECS among our blessings, and we can’t wait to see how the Lord continues to use this school to help Camille, Annie and Rob “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” (2 Peter 3:18)

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10/12/2026

🌱 Lower School is growing a garden! 🌱

Have you seen the new vegetable garden in front of the Lower School?

ECS alum and horticulture enthusiast Nathan McMeans ’17 recently visited campus to introduce our third-grade students to the planting and care of the garden. McMeans, founder of AgriHome, shared what plants need to survive and thrive, offered tips for successful gardening, and guided students as they explored the irrigation system and inspected the fall vegetables already taking root.

Throughout the year, students will help monitor and care for the garden as they watch it grow and change. We’re excited for all the hands-on learning — and hopefully a few harvests — along the way!

10/11/2026

1 Peter 4:10

10/10/2026

At ECS, we value caring for the whole student — academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally.

To that end, on this World Mental Health Day, we are grateful to introduce ECS alumna Betsy Cashman ’96 as our new Mental Health Counselor.

Mrs. Cashman earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Auburn University and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Reformed Theological Seminary. Before joining ECS, she served as a counselor at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville then served in that capacity at another local independent school.

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to work at ECS,” Mrs. Cashman shared. “It is a joy and a privilege to get to know students and come alongside them as they grow into the young men and women God created them to be.”

We are thankful for the experience, compassion and Christ-centered care Mrs. Cashman brings to our community.

Welcome back to ECS, Mrs. Cashman!

10/08/2026

Congratulations to senior Elaina Cowles for being recognized with the Youth Excellence Award by the Germantown Education Commission. This award is given to a young person in Germantown who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others, in school and in the community.

Elaina was recognized for her accomplishments in academics, leadership and service. She has earned a 4.78 GPA and a 34 on the ACT while completing a rigorous course load. She is active in National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, theater, track, Round Square and Student Leadership Council, where she has held leadership roles throughout high school. Beyond the classroom, Cowles has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving others. She serves at her church, volunteers with children, leads at Vacation Bible School, and has spent two summers serving individuals with special needs at a camp in Serbia, and she participates annually in mission work in Belize. On one of these trips to Belize, she shared her testimony in Spanish with a local congregation, showing courage, humility and a willingness to step outside of her comfort zone to connect with others.

In college, Elaina intends to study nursing while minoring in Spanish with the goal of one day using her skills to better care for Spanish-speaking patients.

We are so proud of Elaina!

10/07/2026

The girls golf team finishes as State Runner-up! Congratulations to both Mathile and Sophie Kay Butora.

For boys golf, Weston Murphy, who qualified as an individual, finishes 7th overall in a field of 36 with a 146 (72/74).

10/07/2026

Mathile Walker is the individual State Champion! She finishes with a 147 (74/73) and wins by 5 strokes with a field of 20. Congratulations!