Spotlight on D-E Departments
Science Department Spotlight: Making Universal Connections
The next installment of our community “Spotlight” series is an exploration of the Science Department. “Science is all around us… it explains how the universe works, how we are alive, and so we encounter it every day,” noted Ms. Tara Weinstein, Science Department Chair...
Human Development and Student Support Services Spotlight: Building Resilience and Community
D-E’s Human Development and Student Support Services departments provide our students with a safe space for self-discovery, mental health awareness, and learnings that go beyond academics. In addition to leading the department, Human Development Chair Dr. Daniel...
Performing Arts Spotlight: Bringing Passions to Life on Stage
“The arts are much more than simply memorizing lines or playing a song… They are representative of who we are as people, as a community, as a world,” said Mr. Adam Slee, Dean of the Performing Arts. “It helps them find their true selves that helps them find their...
Features
2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Award Recipients
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers’ annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards is an opportunity for creative teens in grades 7-12 to submit their artwork or written work for a chance to receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, and scholarships....
Developing ‘Whole-Souled Citizens’: A Conversation with US Dean Emily Sclafani
Ms. Emily Sclafani, Dean of the Class of 2026, has been actively involved in helping to develop a strategic plan for D-E that applies, as she wrote last summer, “our founders’ wisdom to the challenges of a changing world.” This work, articulated here, is based on an...
Professional Development Focused on Human-Centered Teaching in a Changing World
In December 2025, Associate Head of School Preeti Fibiger P’24 introduced a series of on-campus professional development (PD) opportunities for D-E faculty and staff, presented by D-E faculty and staff, starting in January and running through the spring. Sessions...
Global Travel to Peru Sparks Curiosity, Sense of Exploration for Eighth Graders
In what has become a tradition for more than 15 years, Middle School (MS) Math and Computer Science Teacher Jonathan Egan led the D-E 360° Eighth Grade Spring Break Trip to Peru. This year, 24 eighth graders, accompanied by Mr. Egan, MS Principal Jonathan Davis, and...
A Conversation with Petra van’t Slot on Empowering Students With Data
Ms. Petra van’t Slot, Upper School Science Teacher, submitted an article for publication in The Science Teacher journal, based on learnings from an environmental justice unit she currently runs for her 11th and 12th Grade students. In an exciting development, the...
Spring Is in the Air With D-E 360° ACE Programming!
D-E 360° Aftercare & Enrichment (ACE) programs are springing forward into a new season full of creativity, movement, discovery, and fun! From budding builders to future chefs, artists, athletes, coders, and chess masters—there’s something for every child to grow...
Recent News
Dance at D-E Makes Some Moves!
D-E Performing Arts formally introduced the expansion of its dance programming via the...
MODE Hosts Library Jam Session
Student leaders of Musicians of D-E (MODE) hosted an after-school jam session in The...
Ms. Diaz Returns to NYC Gallery Circuit for Exhibit Spotlighting Women Artists
Making her mark! The artwork of Ms. Marisol Diaz, Art & Design Chair, was recently...
All-School Choral & Drumming Concert is Tuesday, May 19!
Get ready for the All-School Choral & Drumming Concert! Our Lower, Middle and Upper...
Phone Free Fridays Encourage Real-Life Connections
D-E’s Digital Wellness Team, led by Madigan Kacmar ’26, Anna Ibargüen ’26, and Ezra...
Celebrating Jewish Heritage Month
D-E recently hosted assemblies honoring Jewish Heritage Month across divisions. In the...
D-E 360° Chess Team Continues to Make Bold Moves In Competition
Checkmate! D-E 360°’s Chess Team performed phenomenally at the 2026 National Elementary...
Last Chance to Get Your Tickets to ‘Beetlejuice JR.’!
It’s almost Showtime! Don’t miss the D-E Middle School (MS) Spring Musical, “Beetlejuice...
Lifers Celebration 2026 Highlights
The Lifers Dinner is a special celebration honoring graduating seniors who have been...
On Social Media
Arts
Swartley Gallery LS Exhibit Showcases “How’s It Done”
We celebrated our youngest visionaries today during a breakfast reception for the...
Art & Design Department Spotlight: ‘Meaning-Making’ at D-E
To show how and why D-E is such a vibrant “community of learners,” we have introduced a...
Swartley Gallery Presents: Fiber Artist Maria Weinstein
The Swartley Gallery welcomed fiber artist Maria Weinstein to showcase her work in an...
Athletics
Sylvie Yao Continues Competing in Bergen County Girls Tennis Singles Tournament
Congratulations to D-E Junior Sylvie Yao ’27, who earned the third (#3) seed in the...
D-E Honors a Legendary Coach During the Schmid Pavilion Dedication
Beautiful weather was in play for the official dedication of the C. Christian Schmid...
Winter 2024-2025 & Spring 2025 Team Records
School Life
Lifers Celebration 2026 Highlights
The Lifers Dinner is a special celebration honoring graduating seniors who have been...
Student-Athlete Signing Day 2026 Highlights
Senior student-athletes were recently honored during Signing Day, a special D-E...
World Language Field Trips Immerse Students in Cultural Traditions
Upper School (US) World Language Faculty recently organized field trips that allowed our...
Inclusive Excellence
D-E Assemblies Recognize Arab, Persian, Muslim heritage, Ramadan, and Eid
Recent assemblies in D-E’s Lower School (LS) and Middle School (MS) celebrated Arab,...
Middle School Celebrates Diversity Day
The Middle School recently hosted its annual Diversity Day, facilitated by the Office of...
Celebrating Women’s History at D-E
This week the D-E community commemorated Women’s History Month in March across...
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