Dr. James Calleroz White, New Head of School starting on July 1
As shared in the last issue of D-E Today, earlier this academic year the Board of Trustees announced their unanimous selection of Dr. James Calleroz White as Dwight-Englewood’s next Head of School. Board President Dr. Ami P. Vaidya ’91, P ’24, ’26, noted, “Amidst an...
Reflections from Preeti Fibiger P ’24
Dear D-E Families and Friends, I’m writing during these last few weeks in my role serving as Interim Head of School, which ends on June 30. This latest issue of D-E Today comes to you while our campus is markedly serene after a busy, happily buzzing series of...
An Overview: A Fireside Chat With D-E’s Next Head of School, Dr. James Calleroz White
D-E recently introduced our next Head of School, Dr. James Calleroz White (aka Dr. CW), who officially begins his tenure on July 1, 2025, by way of a “Fireside Chat” held during Dr. CW’s visit to our campus in late November. Dr. CW, who holds a Doctorate in...
Earlier this fall, Head of School Dr. De Jarnett introduced to the D-E community two books that he found extremely relevant and timely, and both of which were shared with parents, faculty, and staff.
Mr. Daly Offers a Thoughtful Perspective on ‘The Merchant of Venice’
The 10th Annual Leggett-Umpleby Lecture was brought to us by Mr. Fred Daly, who is in his 46th year of teaching and 31st year at D-E, 20 years of which were spent as the English Department Chair. He also founded the D-E Shakespeare Society, now in its 17th year. Mr....
An INSPIRE-ing Conversation About Indigenous Peoples
The Upper School’s INSPIRE club, led by Cam Gennardo ’26, Hayley Cohen ’27, Maia Haber ’26, and Evelyn Chow ’27, recently hosted an open discussion dedicated to Native American Heritage Month. Student leaders presented on the history of the observance, the diaspora it...
Poetry Sharing Across Divisions
D-E’s English Department strives to give students seasonal opportunities not only to write with intention, delving into topics that are representative of who they are, but also to share these words with the broader community. For instance, yesterday The Imperatore...
Don’t Miss ‘A Monster Calls,’ With Performances Tonight Through Saturday!
The premiere of ‘A Monster Calls,’ the annual D-E Fall Play, is upon us! Don’t miss this poignant ensemble show, with a cast and crew of students in Grades 8-12. Showtimes are TONIGHT at 4:00 PM, Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2:00 PM and 7:00...
D-E 360° ACE Chess and Robotics Tournament Highlights
Students in our D-E 360° Aftercare & Enrichment (ACE) programs—particularly our Chess and FIRST Lego League (FLL) Robotics teams—are off to a strong start! Earlier this month, we hosted the annual D-E Intersquad Chess Tournament in Hajjar Auditorium. Our Chess...
Ninth-Grade Workshops Prep Freshmen for Life in the Upper School
Ninth graders at D-E recently participated in a three-part series of workshops over the course of four weeks to help them in their transition to the Upper School (US). The workshops were based on a program US Principal Kim Lalli P’35,’37 designed years ago for the...
Lower School Students Celebrate Veterans Day
As part of a recent Lower School (LS) Assembly, several students acknowledged Veterans Day by proudly sharing personal stories and photos of family members who have served or are serving in the military. Noni J. ’36 began by introducing her Uncle Troy, who is...
Don’t Miss the Fall Play, ‘A Monster Calls’!
D-E Performing Arts is excited to present the annual D-E Fall Play, “A Monster Calls,” with performances in Schenck Auditorium on Thursday, Nov. 13, at 4:00 PM; Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:00 PM; and Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM! This is a heart-wrenching story...
Sixth-Grade Spanish Class Shares Learnings on Flamenco
Spanish language and the visual arts blended beautifully in the Middle School (MS) for a cross-collaborative project facilitated by Ms. Junia Robinson, MS Spanish Teacher, and Ms. Lydia Scrivanich, P ’27, MS Art & Design Teacher. To conclude a unit on Spanish...
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 monthly series that spotlights our mission in action, core values, and academic departments, starting with our innovative Art & Design Department. Department Chair and Teacher...