Spotlight on D-E Departments
History Department Spotlight: Taking Lessons of the Past Into the Future
Now that the 2025-2026 school year is in the rearview, it’s a fitting time to reflect on lessons learned and how they can impact the future—and to spotlight D-E’s distinguished History Department. “Students really try to think about historical questions as things that…
World Languages Spotlight: Making Cultural Connections Through Language Learning
“At the center of language study is a deeper understanding of other cultures, and part of that is really embracing the humanity of another culture and really trying to put yourself in their shoes,” explained Mr. Mike Hegedus, D-E Department Chair of World Languages….
Math & Computer Science Spotlight: Valuing Process, Problem Solving
Whether you’re in the Lower School (LS), Middle School (MS), or Upper School (US), D-E’s Mathematics & Computer Science Department—the next in our “ Spotlight ” series—focuses on fostering problem-solving skills and encouraging innovative approaches, bolstering…
Features
Coming Together as a Community to Reflect on Sept. 11, 25 Years Later
Tara Weinstein Book Launches
Appreciating the Power of AI: Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Students’ Use and Perspectives
A Look Back at the 2026 HOPE Fashion Show
The 2026 HOPE Fashion Show was a labor of love! The Upper School’s HOPE: Fashion With a Purpose student leaders Lilah Carroll ’27 , Maleah Liao ’27 , Lola Kletsman ’27 , Nina Stevens ’27 , and Crystal Gonzalez-Lawand ’26 organized the show, held annually in April,…
End-of-Year Celebration Recognizes Faculty/Staff Service Milestones & Awardees, and Honors Retirees
The annual Faculty & Staff Celebration, held under the big tent on Leggett Field, closed out the school year in a meaningful and festive way, honoring both personal accomplishments and the work of our teaching and staff community as a whole. In addition to…
History Department Spotlight: Taking Lessons of the Past Into the Future
Now that the 2025-2026 school year is in the rearview, it’s a fitting time to reflect on lessons learned and how they can impact the future—and to spotlight D-E’s distinguished History Department. “Students really try to think about historical questions as things that…
Recent News
The First LS Assembly of the Year Celebrates Community
Mr. Harrell’s Denim Designs Kick Off the Swartley Gallery Series
PA Welcome Back to School Barbecue Highlights
Last Thursday, the D-E Parents’ Association hosted a “Welcome Back to School” Barbecue…
Coming Together as a Community to Reflect on Sept. 11, 25 Years Later
Welcome Back! First-Day Energy Shines Bright Across the D-E Campus
Tara Weinstein Book Launches
Appreciating the Power of AI: Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Students’ Use and Perspectives
Garden Work Party Highlights
Our D-E Green Upper School student club and the Parents’ Association Garden Project…
LS Last Assembly Celebrates Pride Month & Honors Departing Faculty/Staff
During the final Lower School (LS) Assembly of the school year, we celebrated Pride…
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Arts
A Look Back at the 2026 HOPE Fashion Show
The 2026 HOPE Fashion Show was a labor of love! The Upper School’s HOPE: Fashion With a…
Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit Highlights
In what has become a D-E tradition, the Swartley Gallery Series is closing the school…
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…
Athletics
Girls Basketball Camp, July 20-23, 2026 & Directed by Coach Aaron Gratch
D-E Athletics invites girl basketball players currently in Grades 4-7 to their Summer…
LS Early Childhood Field Days
Tiny feet take on Field Day! The Lower School’s PreK 3 and PreK 4 classes recently…
Middle School Athletics 2025-2026 Highlights
Way to go Middle School (MS) Bulldogs! D-E MS Athletics has wrapped-up after a fantastic…
School Life
Tara Weinstein Book Launches
End-of-Year Celebration Recognizes Faculty/Staff Service Milestones & Awardees, and Honors Retirees
The annual Faculty & Staff Celebration, held under the big tent on Leggett Field,…
LS Last Assembly Celebrates Pride Month & Honors Departing Faculty/Staff
During the final Lower School (LS) Assembly of the school year, we celebrated Pride…
Inclusive Excellence
LS Last Assembly Celebrates Pride Month & Honors Departing Faculty/Staff
During the final Lower School (LS) Assembly of the school year, we celebrated Pride…
Celebrating Jewish Heritage Month
D-E recently hosted assemblies honoring Jewish Heritage Month across divisions. In the…
LEAD Students Make Connections With Cyanotypes
In their Blue Era! Members of the Leaders for Equity & Diversity (LEAD) Program…