Beyond Academics: Supporting a Holistic Learning Environment at D-E
In this issue, Michelle Carstens-Potts, Chair of the Health and Wellness Department; Dr. Danny Carragher, Chair of the Human Development Department; and Lisa Wittner, Director of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), discuss their roles and the programs they implement.
In our next issue, Part II of this series will feature conversations with members of our Student Support Leadership Team, including Dr. Deirdre O’Malley, Director of Counseling Services, and Marc Gladstone, Lead Learning Specialist. Interviews have been lightly edited for length and clarity.
Bravo! “Sixth Night” Senior Show
“Sixth Night” – an adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy “Twelfth Night” - was presented earlier this week in the Leggett Hall Lab Theatre. The performance represented a welcome return to a great D-E tradition: the Senior Show! Directed by the extremely capable...
Congratulations D-E Choral & Drumming Ensembles!
The D-E campus was recently filled with the enthusiastic sounds of fantastic choral and drumming performances thanks to the annual All-Choral & African Drumming Concert! First, an enthusiastic audience of family and friends were treated to “On Broadway: Medleys...
2023-2024 Upper School Sports Reel
2024 Upper School Spring Sports Reel
ANNUAL 6TH GRADE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN FAIR
The 6th Grade recently presented their annual Experimental Design Fair! Have you ever wondered what disposable plate is most durable or what lip balm hydrates your lips the most? What’s the best sports drink for electrolytes, the best golf ball, or the best chocolate...
CONGRATS TO ALEX SHEFFIELD ‘26: Top 1% Score in American Mathematics Competition (AMC 10); Top 25% Score in American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME)!
WOW & Way to Go Alex Sheffield ‘26!!! We’d like to give a huge (mathematical) round of applause to Alex for his incredible achievements in Mathematics this year. Countywide, Alex finished 1st in all of Bergen County in the Bergen County Mathematics League (BCML), in which about 28 schools and 567 students participate. Statewide, Alex finished 12th in the New Jersey Mathematics League (NJML).
Congratulations Davide Orlov ‘24: 80 Career Wins!
Wow & Congratulations to Davide Orlov ‘24, Boys Varsity Tennis tri-captain and a 4-year starter, who recently won his 80th career match! Davide is one of only a few Bulldogs to have achieved this milestone! WAY TO GO DAVIDE! GO BULLDOGS!!!
CONGRATULATIONS KYLE LEE ‘25 & ALEX SORACCHI ‘24: Bergen County Second Doubles Champs!
WOW & Congratulations to Kyle Lee ‘25 and Alex Soracchi ‘24, for winning the Second Doubles Champions title at the recent Bergen County Tournament!!! This truly dynamic duo showed great D-Etermination to win their second and third sets over rival team Tenafly...
WEDNESDAY May 22: A LOOK BACK: CABARET NIGHT
Cabaret Night was an incredible success! Our Stage Band and Jazz Workshops Upper School Courses have worked very hard to bring jazz, funk, and groove to last night’s performance, and we couldn’t be prouder! From “Little Bees” to “Have You Met Miss Jones,” it was...
Congratulations Alex Jachimowski ‘26: 100 Career Points for D-E Boys LAX!
WOW and congratulations to Alex Jachimowski ‘26 for achieving 100 Career POINTS for D-E Boys LAX! Alex, only a Sophomore, earned this amazing milestone during the D-E Boys Varsity Lacrosse game last night! WAY TO GO ALEX!!! GO BULLDOGS!!!