(left to right) Trustee Candace Gonzalez ’94, Board of Trustees President Elizabeth Gabbay ’93, Mayor of Englewood Michael Wildes, former trustee Jennifer Maxfield Ostfeld, Scott Ostfeld, PA president Jasleen Batra, trustee Lauren Apgar, Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer Hanita Walia, Board of Trustees First Vice President Simona Korik-Barrett, O.D., trustee Alfonso Waller, M.D., and Head of School Marek Beck, Ph.D., posing together after the unveiling of the new sign for the Ostfeld Community Field on The Elisabeth Morrow School campus in Englewood.
Englewood’s Elisabeth Morrow School Commits to Making Renovated Campus Field a True Hub for All of Bergen County
Photo Credit: Courtesy of The Elisabeth Morrow School
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Englewood, NJ – The Elisabeth Morrow School (EMS) is strengthening its commitment to local partnership by dedicating its main athletic space as the Ostfeld Community Field. Following a generous gift from the Ostfeld Family, the field is set to become much more than just a campus asset—it’s poised to be a resource for the entire community.
The official Ostfeld Community Field Naming Dedication took place during the annual EMS Fall Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
The Elisabeth Morrow School’s Head of School, Marek Beck, Ph.D., Jacklyn Beck, their dog Reggie, Mayor of Englewood Michael Wildes, Jennifer Maxfield Ostfeld, and Scott Ostfeld pose in front of the new Ostfeld Community Field sign, holding foam footballs distributed to families in attendance.
Recognizing Generosity and Community Ties
The ceremony honored the significant contributions of Scott and Jen Ostfeld and their family. Jen Ostfeld is particularly well-known in the region, serving as a former EMS trustee and an Emmy-winning news reporter with NBC New York.
The family’s donation has allowed the field to be significantly enhanced, bolstering its role as a central hub for student activities. However, the school’s vision extends far beyond its own gates.
A Commitment to Shared Resources
Marek Beck, the Head of School at The Elisabeth Morrow School, emphasized the institution’s plan to make the field accessible to its neighbors:
“As we formally name this field in honor of the Ostfeld Family, The Elisabeth Morrow School is reaffirming its deep commitment to community engagement. This is more than a campus field—it is a genuine community asset. We are committed to finding further opportunities to welcome our partners in local public schools, sporting organizations, and our neighbors, ensuring this space is utilized and celebrated by the community.”
This initiative means local youth leagues, public school teams, and other community partners in Englewood and surrounding Bergen County towns may soon have access to a beautifully maintained, modern playing space.
About The Elisabeth Morrow School
EMS is a leading independent day school serving children ages 2 through eighth grade. Located on a sprawling 14-acre campus in Englewood—which is also designated as a Certified Wildlife Habitat—the school draws students from more than 55 communities across New Jersey and New York. Its core mission is to foster exemplary academics, ethical leadership, and character development in a diverse and inclusive environment.
