The Elisabeth Morrow School
Englewood, NJ
Join us for the 2026 EMS Spring Benefit!
Date and time
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm EDT
Organizer
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Join us for the 2026 EMS Spring Benefit!
The Spring Benefit is our community’s signature celebration – a joyful evening that brings together families, faculty, trustees, alumni, and friends in support of The Elisabeth Morrow School. Together, we’ll honor everything that makes EMS such a special place: our mission, our people, and the shared commitment that strengthens our school year after year. You won’t want to miss it!
Please save the date for Thursday, April 30. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Announcing our Honorees!
Jen Maxfield Ostfeld
We are delighted to honor Jen Maxfield Ostfeld, P: ’21, ’22, ’25, for her profound and lasting commitment to The Elisabeth Morrow School. An Emmy Award–winning journalist and dedicated EMS parent, Jen’s influence spans fifteen years of volunteerism and over a decade of visionary leadership as a trustee. Alongside her family, Jen has made transformative contributions to our campus, most notably with the dedication of the Ostfeld Community Field in Fall 2025. Her leadership, generosity, and tireless advocacy have helped shape the school we know today, and we are proud to celebrate her enduring impact.
Jackie Riley
We are honored to recognize Jackie Riley, P’17, for her extraordinary 34 years — and counting — of dedicated service to The Elisabeth Morrow School. A beloved educator whose entire teaching career has been a gift to our community, Jackie has shaped generations of students through her hallmark warmth, wisdom, and care. As a devoted teacher and an EMS parent, she embodies the very heart of our school’s mission. We are thrilled to celebrate the lasting difference Jackie continues to make in the classroom every day and to honor the profound legacy of a career defined by a commitment to children.
Update #1 - 2 months ago
Donate an item to the Silent Auction!
Each year, our Silent Auction draws enthusiastic participation from families, alumni, and friends. These items and experiences are a highlight of the evening and a wonderful way to showcase the incredible generosity of our community and local businesses.
We would be so grateful for a donation to this year’s auction — whether a gift certificate, a unique experience, or a special item. Your contribution not only supports EMS but also puts a spotlight on the people and businesses that make our surrounding community so vibrant.
Donate an item here.
Wish List Ideas:
Restaurant gift cards or dining experiences
Wine, liquor baskets
Shopping experiences or boutique gift cards
Spa and salon gift cards
Jewelry or jeweler gift cards
Sports memorabilia or game tickets
Show or concert tickets
Electronics or designer accessories
Golf outings
Vacation stays
One-of-a kind experiences
Thank you for helping us make this year’s auction exciting, meaningful, and memorable!
Posted on Thursday, February 5th, 2026, 11:52 am EST