Affinity Groups Raise Awareness of & Appreciation for Differences in Identity
At D-E, affinity groups are tightly knit spaces of community, growth, and identity. Always striving to engage with other students, spread culture and awareness, and celebrate diversity, they are an essential part of school life and co-curricular opportunities in particular. Below are some of D-E’s affinity groups and their accomplishments, memories, and hopes for this year and beyond!
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 spotlighted with other professional artists at a gallery exhibit in Manhattan. “For visual artists, exhibiting in New York City is a career-altering experience,” remarked Ms. Diaz,...
All-School Choral & Drumming Concert is Tuesday, May 19!
Get ready for the All-School Choral & Drumming Concert! Our Lower, Middle and Upper School choral ensembles will D-Elight audiences when they perform next Tuesday, May 19, at 7 PM in Schenck Auditorium. With enthusiasm and guidance from our Performing Arts Dept....
Phone Free Fridays Encourage Real-Life Connections
D-E’s Digital Wellness Team, led by Madigan Kacmar ’26, Anna Ibargüen ’26, and Ezra Newman ’26, recently brought back “Phone Free Fridays,” an initiative that began last year to encourage students to disconnect from their phones during the school day. Students who...
Registration Opens for D-E Summer 2026 Programs
Summer is nearly here! D-E Summer 2026 programs kickstart the summer season for our youngest learners before camp begins; teach core life skills (driving); and offer exciting opportunities in athletics (basketball and volleyball), computer programming, and performing...
Celebrating Jewish Heritage Month
D-E recently hosted assemblies honoring Jewish Heritage Month across divisions. In the Lower School (LS), fifth-grade presenters revealed facts about the Jewish population around the world, and then students who identify as Jewish took turns sharing their own...
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 (K-6) Chess Championship in Baltimore May 1-3. “Eleven of our talented students competed in a field of over 2,500 players from 36 states, and they represented Dwight-Englewood with...
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...
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 JR.,” opening tomorrow night in Schenck Auditorium! “While ‘Beetlejuice’ is undoubtedly ‘a show about death,’ it is mostly a show that celebrates life,” said Director and MS Drama...
Lifers Celebration 2026 Highlights
The Lifers Dinner is a special celebration honoring graduating seniors who have been students in all three divisions at D-E. This year’s event recognized almost 40 members of our Class of 2026. Head of School Dr. Calleroz White gave opening remarks, Upper School...
US Robotics Team Recognized for Mentorship, Outreach
At the recent FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Houston, our Upper School Robotics Team, #207 Critical Mass, competed alongside and connected with top robotics teams from around the globe. As the event was live streamed, D-E faculty and staff facilitated a...