MS Diversity Day

This week the Middle School celebrated Diversity Day, an all-day program hosted by Ms. Henry and the DEIB (Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging) Office. Students heard from speakers like Dr. Marsha Maxwell about the importance of inclusive AI and even saw an...

D-E 360° Peru Trip Recap

During Spring Break, a small group of 8th grade students were fortunate to travel to Peru on an incredible trip hosted by D-E 360°. From all accounts the trip was an amazing experience, including visiting the Rainbow Mountains, shopping (and bargaining!) at an...

7th Grade Human Anatomy, Symbolism & Character Analysis Showcase

The 7th Grade recently hosted their “The Anatomy of a Human” Exhibit that showcased their interdisciplinary projects for Science and English. In Science, students have been learning about the various systems of the human body. They created life-sized silhouettes that...

LS SingAlong Assembly

We had a splendid time at this past week’s Lower School Assembly (Sing-along Edition!) Students from Preschool 3 to 4th Grade showcased a few songs that they’ve learned over this year. Preschool 3 & 4 sang Ella Jenkins’ “You’ll Sing a Song”. Kindergarten did a...

D-E “Matheletes” Score in AIME, Alex Sheffeld ‘26 on to USAJMO!

WOW & Way to go D-E “Mathletes!” D-E Upper School students Elise Zhu '24, Alex Sheffield '26, Brandon Zhu '26 and Matthew Suh '26 scored in the top 5 -10 percent of their respective American Mathematics (AMC) competitions in November, which earned each of them an...

Lower School Grades 2-4 Spring Music Concert

D-Elightful songs from a broad variety of countries and cultures –  including Germany, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, Latin America, and West Africa –  filled Schenck Auditorium earlier this week, thanks to the Lower School’s annual Spring Music Concert! Our students...

South Asian Heritage Day Assembly

We were in for a treat for the South Asian Heritage Day Middle School Assembly! Students were dressed in beautiful sarees, lehengas, kurtas, and other traditional clothing while speaking on so many aspects of South Asian culture(s) from food, spices, history, music and...

“Turning Points in History”: 8th Graders Compete in NJ National History Contest 

More than 20 of our 8th grade students went to Monmouth University recently to compete in the NJ National History Contest! This year’s theme was on “turning points in history”. Projects included exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, and papers. Six (6)...

Ice Hockey Club Wraps Up Inaugural Season

D-E’s Ice Hockey Club Team recently wrapped up their first season with great hopes for the future! The team’s final game, against the Green Knights of St. Joe’s, was held at a very foggy Mackay Arena (Englewood). Despite some injured players, the Bulldogs fought hard,...

Regionals Success for Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Teams!

Teams from both D-E's Upper School (US) and Lower School recently competed in the regional Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Tournament, both learning and succeeding along the way!  Congratulations to our US Structure Team, for taking 1st Place in their division with a 15g...

Recent News

Seniors Countdown to Commencement Coffee

Seniors Countdown to Commencement Coffee

100 Days and counting to Commencement for the Class of 2024! D-E Seniors recently gathered in Hajjar Auditorium to officially commemorate the 100th day prior to Commencement, which is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2024.  After hearing from Class of 2024 Dean Jeremy...

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US Musical: “Spelling Bee” Promo

US Musical: “Spelling Bee” Promo

Can you spell WINNER? Everyone’s a winner when you order your tickets to “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” - the Upper School Winter Musical! Showtimes are Friday, March 1 (7 PM) and Saturday, March 2 (2 PM & 7 PM). This is a can’t-miss, entertaining...

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STAR Club Rocket Launch Highlights

STAR Club Rocket Launch Highlights

D-E’s Upper School Science, Technology, Astronomy, and Rocketry (STAR) Club recently launched three model rockets on Graham Field! These rockets were constructed by club members working in small groups. The rockets were built over several club periods since last fall,...

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A Look Back at Reunion 2023

Arts Highlights

AP Art Gallery Wall

The AP Art Gallery Wall showcased our AP Studio Art students and their unique visual perspectives. The ”2D, 3D, & Drawing Excerpts” Exhibit in the Swartley Gallery demonstrated a diversity in skillsets from incorporating motors into self-portraiture to employing...

Swartley Gallery Exhibits: Sabrina Weld, “Headspace”

For our first exhibit of the 2023 year, we were thrilled to present ceramic artist Sabrina Weld and her exhibit “headSpace” in the Swartley Gallery. Sabrina’s larger-than-life works consist of sculpted figureheads that explore the surreal and whimsical. Sabrina’s work...

Stage Band’s Cabaret Night Welcomes Trumpeter  “EW” Allen

This year’s annual Cabaret Night carried the theme of “Basie Meets Cumbia” and featured our Jazz Workshop and Stage Band students. The ensembles performed songs like “El Pescador” and “Bessie’s Blues”. Joining the ensembles was special guest trumpeter Eddie (“EW”)...

Lower School Music Concert Inspires Musicality, Makes Memories 

What sound does a frog native to Puerto Rico make? Coqui! Coqui! Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Graders, led by Music Teacher Fiona Crawford, were incredible at this year’s Lower School Spring Music Concert. In their “Perfect Singing Postures,” students sang a diverse...

“East Meets South” Orchestra Extravaganza

The beginning of spring requires a lively flourish! The Music Department proudly presented the Orchestra Extravaganza Concert in April. The theme was “East Meets South” as the concert featured famous pieces from China and Colombia, featuring Upper School Orchestra,...

Athletics Highlights

Girls MS Soccer

“It was a great season overall.   The girls had a lot of fun and developed a tremendous team bond.  Lucy Meserole served as our captain and brought tremendous leadership.  Through her leadership, the girls were able to develop routines for pre-game and practice, often...

Athletics Fall 2023 Season Highlights

Bulldogs fans had plenty to celebrate thanks to a fantastic Fall 2023 season. Our D-E Athletics coaches for both Middle School (MS) and Upper School Varsity Teams provided season highlights for us (see below). Internal and All-League and All-County awardees are noted...

Spring Season Coaches’ Awards

Most Improved – Blasina Olowe Most Improved – Maya Rosenberg Coaches’ Award – Emma Hsu Most Valuable Athlete – Uma Rajan Most Improved – Noah Thomas Coaches’ Award – Jack Park Most Valuable Athlete – Amari Boyd Most Valuable Athlete – Colin McKoyMost Improved – Dawson...

Girls’ Varsity Basketball Senior Players Make D-E History!

Cheers and congratulations to both Montana Nicks ’23 and Karina Pink ’23, D-E Varsity Girls’ Basketball standouts, for making D-E athletics history earlier this year. Montana made her mark on D-E’s record books when she scored her 1000th point during the Bulldogs’...

Bulldog Bash 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024

A Special Fundraiser Event to benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!

Featuring The Rubiks Cube Band!

Reunion Weekend 2024

For all alumni with major milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9

Save the Date:
Friday, October 18 through
Sunday, October 20 – 2023

Annual Fund

While we all can appreciate that a D-E education is a worthy investment, tuition alone covers only 88% of the true operating costs of our community.

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