Reading Buddies (Grades K-5)
Reading buddies is a way to make connections within our elementary school community. One Thursday each month the reading buddies will get together during an agreed upon time during with the students read to each other and discuss the stories. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes are paired with the Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade classes. Each Reading Buddies session lasts approximately 20-25 minutes.
Student Council (Grades 3-8)
The student council consists of elected students working with adult advisors to represent the needs and desires of the student body. It provides an opportunity to develop leadership and human relation skills. It also gives students a chance to express themselves and cultivate a strong sense of school spirit and improve school culture and climate.
8th Grade - President
7th Grade - Vice-President
6th Grade - Secretary
5th Grade - Treasurer
3rd and 4th Grade - Class representatives
Student Ambassadors (Grades 5-8)
The Student Ambassadors delegation is open to all 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Three students from each grade will be selected for the role of Student Ambassador. Applications are submitted in September.
Some of the duties of the EPCS Student Ambassadors are, but are not limited to,
Welcoming new students (throughout the year, including Open House events in the summer)
Mentoring younger students
Greeting families as assemblies and collecting signatures of attendees
Assisting the Administrative Office will distributing mail and attendance cards
Student Ambassadors will be required to:
Attend at least one meeting per marking period
Know the history and current happenings of the school
Maintain good grades and attendance throughout the year
Behave in a manner that represents the school in a positive light
Qualities of a Student Ambassador
*Student Ambassadors will serve a one year term, from September-August, and are eligible to reapply next September.
Chorus (Grades 5-8)
The EPCS Chorus meets once per week after school to sing and perform a variety of songs from classical to contemporary genres. Participating in the chorus allows students to enhance their musical education, develop confidence and discipline, and build their teamwork and friendship skills. It also provides a source of joy and stress relief for our students. In addition to performing during school concerts, the EPCS Chorus has performed at The Bristal Assisted Living in Englewood for senior citizens and at the Teen Arts Festival at Bergen Community College.
Young Debaters Club (Grades 5-8)
The Young Debaters Program, the most highly sought-after program offered under Richard Celestin Consulting Group LLC, allows students to become more proficient in public speaking, evidence-based research, reading, and persuasive writing skills, as well as promotes reasoning and communication skills. Implementation of the Young Debaters Program provides an avenue for students to grow academically and socially. In addition, the lessons presented and the skills developed fall in line with the Common Core Standards, the state-implemented criteria for learning within public school. The program curriculum is broken up into three core areas with lessons, exercises and opportunities to debate at the core. Those areas are: How to Think Like a Lawyer, How to Read Like a Lawyer, and How to Debate Like a Lawyer. The program culminates in a debate competition which takes place at a local law school where students debate against opposing schools on current relevant legal and policy issues before panels of practicing attorneys and law school students that serve as judges. Fill out this form to apply for Young Debaters Club!
National Junior Honor Society (Grades 6-8)
The National Junior Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle-level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1929.
Five main purposes have guided chapters of NJHS from the beginning: to create enthusiasm for scholarship; to stimulate a desire to render service; to promote leadership; to encourage responsible citizenship; and to develop character in the students of secondary schools. These purposes also translate into the criteria used for membership selection in each local chapter.
Induction into the EPCS NJHS chapter is based on five characteristics. These are scholarship, leadership, citizenship, character, and service.
After-School Sports Clubs (Grades 6-8)
EPCS offers after school sports clubs for students in grades 6-8. The club sport changes each marking period and is supervised by a staff member.
- Fall - Soccer (co-ed)
- Winter - Volleyball (girls)
- Spring - Basketball (boys)
Teens for Peace (Grades 7 and 8)
The Teens for Peace program is run by the Englewood Rotary Club. This program brings together twenty-five 7th and 8th graders from all five Englewood middle schools to build peace and a sense of community. The program helps the students gain mutual understanding, respect, and civic engagement. The program features weekly workshops among five different schools in Englewood, NJ, including The Janis Dismus Middle School, The Elisabeth Morrow School, The Moriah School, The Dwight Englewood School, and Englewood on the Palisades Charter School. Workshops are conducted at the Bergen Family Center. The teens choose a special project to celebrate and commemorate their work.
Tutoring Services (Grades K-8)
Our school is proud to offer the "S.W.A.G." (Students Who Achieve Greatness) After-School Tutoring Program, a free and comprehensive initiative designed to provide students in grades K-8 with the additional support they need to excel in reading and math skills. This program is rooted in our commitment to fostering academic excellence and ensuring that every student reaches their full potential. It runs from January to April, from 3:30-4:30. To learn more about tutoring services, please visit our Tutoring page!
SUNRISE Before-School Program (Grades K-8)
Students Up ‘N Ready In a Safe Environment
The Englewood on the Palisades Charter School has an Early Morning Drop Off option to provide childcare before the school day begins. This option is available, for a nominal fee, to all students who require an early drop off.
To learn more about our SUNRISE Program please visit our
Before-School page!
COUGAR CARE After-School Program (Grades K-8)
Caring Opportunities for Uplifting Growing and Achieving Responsibly
Community Activities and Recreation Enrichment
Our esteemed after-school program, COUGAR CARE, proudly presents diverse extracurricular classes, allowing young students to delve into new hobbies and interests while honing crucial skills like confidence and socialization. Our program operates during full-day sessions, from 3:00 - 5:30, and we cordially invite parents to peruse our Parent Guide for additional insight into our policies and procedures. To learn more about Cougar Care please visit our
After-School page!