Beyond the Classroom
There have been so many opportunities over the past few months for our students, faculty/staff, and families to enjoy learning experiences far beyond the confines of the classroom. This is all thanks to robust, exciting student life and community service initiatives. From our youngest students involved in Affinity Group-led diversity awareness assembly programs and being mentored in hands-on STEM workshops… to Middle and Upper School student leaders of clubs that are focused on the arts, identity, community service and specific interest areas … our mission is fully in action through D-E’s co-curricular offerings.
The D-E Garden Club, Jazz Rock, INSPIRE ( Introducing New Solutions to Promote Integrity & Respect Everywhere), WISE (Women in STEM Education), JADE (Jewish Awareness at D-E); GSA (Gender & Sexuality Awareness) and Spoonies ( a club dedicated to raising awareness about Chronic Illness) are just a few examples of clubs that have made a wonderful, positive impact on the School over the past few months.
The photos here provide just a sampling of these activities; please see the following pages for more specific examples of our students doing their part to ‘make it better’ through fundraising programs including V-Day 2023 and Art in Action, and affinity group activities celebrating differences.
Developing ‘Whole-Souled Citizens’: A Conversation with US Dean Emily Sclafani
Ms. Emily Sclafani, Dean of the Class of 2026, has been actively involved in helping to develop a strategic plan for D-E that applies, as she wrote last summer, “our founders’ wisdom to the challenges of a changing world.” This work, articulated here, is based on an...
Imperatore Library Hosts Spring 2026 Write Night
Happy National Poetry Month! In celebration, the English Department, in partnership with the Dwight-Englewood Writers (DEW) student organization, hosted Spring 2026 Write Night yesterday in The Imperatore Library, with a focus on poetry readings. Specifically, several...
Professional Development Focused on Human-Centered Teaching in a Changing World
In December 2025, Associate Head of School Preeti Fibiger P’24 introduced a series of on-campus professional development (PD) opportunities for D-E faculty and staff, presented by D-E faculty and staff, starting in January and running through the spring. Sessions...
Global Travel to Peru Sparks Curiosity, Sense of Exploration for Eighth Graders
In what has become a tradition for more than 15 years, Middle School (MS) Math and Computer Science Teacher Jonathan Egan led the D-E 360° Eighth Grade Spring Break Trip to Peru. This year, 24 eighth graders, accompanied by Mr. Egan, MS Principal Jonathan Davis, and...
LS Students Find Their Voice During Spring Sing-Along
Singing it loud and proud! The first Lower School (LS) Assembly following the break was a spirited Spring Sing-Along, featuring tunes LS teachers and students have enjoyed so far this year. To kick off the event, the Parents’ Association generously arranged for the...
Philosophy & Ethics Department Spotlight
“Ethical thinking is something that all of us as human beings need desperately,” declared Philosophy and Ethics Department Chair Mr. Joseph Murphy, who has spent the past 31 years at D-E. The department he leads is the focus of our next community “Spotlight.” Watch a...
A Conversation with Petra van’t Slot on Empowering Students With Data
Ms. Petra van’t Slot, Upper School Science Teacher, submitted an article for publication in The Science Teacher journal, based on learnings from an environmental justice unit she currently runs for her 11th and 12th Grade students. In an exciting development, the...
Spring Is in the Air With D-E 360° ACE Programming!
D-E 360° Aftercare & Enrichment (ACE) programs are springing forward into a new season full of creativity, movement, discovery, and fun! From budding builders to future chefs, artists, athletes, coders, and chess masters—there’s something for every child to grow...
D-E 360° Chess Team Is Making the Right Moves!
The D-E 360° Chess Team, which is open to students from every division, has had an exciting season competing with players of all skill levels at D-E and across New Jersey! During the most recent tournament, hosted in the D-E Stem Center, there were almost 70...
7th Graders Make a Lasting Impression With the ‘Anatomy of a Human Exhibit’
The art of anatomy was recently showcased during the “Anatomy of a Human” 7th Grade Exhibit, which was open to D-E families and facilitated by 7th Grade English, History, Math, Science, and Studio Arts Faculty. The English component was based on characters in “The...