Upper School Students Get Election Ready
The 2024 Presidential Election is nearly upon us—and in preparation, D-E Upper School students attended the first of a series of assemblies on election literacy in Schenck Auditorium. Grade 11 (Class of 2026) Dean Emily Sclafani began the inaugural program on...
Upper School Assembly on Election Literacy
In preparation for the 2024 Presidential Election, D-E Upper School students attended the first of a series of assemblies on election literacy in Schenck Auditorium. Grade 11 Class Dean Emily Sclafani gave an overview of the Electoral College, and Economics Teacher...
Our Annual All-School Assembly Hit the High Notes
Let’s hear it for our D-E community! Leggett Field was awash in sunshine, music, laughter, and excitement during our annual All-School Assembly, held on September 12, 2024. After welcome remarks from Interim Head of School Preeti Fibiger, we heard energizing...
Middle School Marks “Dot Day”
D-E’s 6th graders recently made their mark for International Dot Day! Inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book “The Dot,” the annual event celebrates creativity, courage, and collaboration. As part of the D-E event, Innovation Coordinator Ms. Larionoff read the story...
Swartley Art Gallery Series: Haley Algrant ‘21
D-E happily welcomed back alumna Haley Algrant ‘21, as the guest artist kicking off this year’s Swartley Gallery Series. In her exhibit, “A VHS Love Story,” on view through September 30, Haley paints disfigured characters to show how characters in pop culture have...
Annual All-Volunteer KickOff Highlights
“We’re here to build community” was the key message from this morning’s All-Volunteer Kickoff event at the Wharton Lessin Dining Hall. It was a great time for parents and guardians to catch up with other members of the D-E community and for both returning parents and...
Middle School Recognizes “International Day of Peace”
In honor of International Day of Peace, observed annually on September 21, D-E Middle School gathered today in Schenck Auditorium for poetry readings from Zorena A., Portia R., and Livvy G., and a vocal performance from Justine B., celebrating this year’s theme of...
Imperatore Library Hosts Annual Domino Rally
A domino effect was set in motion at D-E recently, as the Imperatore Library hosted our annual Domino Rally. Over 50 students from Grades 6 to 12 worked together to build elaborate domino towers and runs spanning several tables and bookshelves. The event culminated in...
Upper School Celebrates Annual Clubs & Activities Fair
D-E students get involved! This morning the annual Activities Fair was held at Leggett Field, where Upper School students gathered to check out and sign up for one or more of 50+ clubs at the School, ranging from performing arts and service-oriented to affinity-based...
Senior Rock Painting
A beloved annual D-E tradition continues! The D-E Class of 2025 gathered earlier this week to paint the Senior Rock, one of several activities marking the start of every school year. Cheers to our seniors and best wishes to all for a fantastic 2025-2026 school year!