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.
D-E Celebrates Halloween: Annual LEAD Parade!
Project L.E.A.D. (Literary, Exploration, and Adventure Day) is here! On Thursday, October 31, D-E’s Lower School dressed up as their favorite book characters to embrace a love of reading while engaging in a fun D-E tradition. Middle Schoolers were invited to watch the...
Spirit Week Sparks Friendly Competition and a Sense of Community
D-E Spirit Week 2024 was a high-spirited success, engaging our students in some healthy competition, giving Upper School students the opportunity to earn daily points, and raising nearly $3,500 for the Center for Food Action! Spirit Week began with Pajama Day, during...
South Asian Parents Host Diwali Faculty-Staff Appreciation Lunch
Our South Asian Parents & Guardians Affinity Group hosted an amazing Appreciation Lunch for our faculty and staff earlier today, in recognition of Diwali. This lovely and D-Elicious annual event honors the annual “festival of lights” and epitomizes the beauty and...
Alumni Reunion 2024 Highlights
Together again! Last weekend 100’s of alumni from the Dwight School, Englewood School for Boys (ESB), and D-E, together with current and former faculty/staff members, families, and friends were on campus, around Englewood, and beyond… for Alumni Reunion 2024...
Grade 6 Meadowlands Environment Center Field Trip
Sixth Graders Learn About “Green” Design at Meadowlands Environment Center On Wednesday, October 23, Grade 6 students headed off campus on a lovely fall day to the Meadowlands Science Center. In connection with their science class, students engaged with both direct...
Classroom Dedications Honor John Stott and John King, Beloved Long-time D-E Faculty
Beloved long-time D-E faculty members John Stott (History Department) and John King (Mathematics Department) were recognized in a moving Classroom Dedication Ceremony. Each served 40+ years teaching at D-E prior to retiring earlier this year. Interim Head of School...
Meadowlands Environment Center Field Trip for Grade 6
Our Grade 6 students recently headed off-campus on a lovely fall day to the Meadowlands Science Center. In connection with their science class, students engaged with both direct instruction and hands-on work addressing the concepts of sustainable design, and why these...
Spirit Week Celebrates “Jersey Day”
Spirit Week 2024 continued today with the theme of “Jersey Day” for our Middle and Upper Schools! Fans of MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA teams, international football clubs, and more were seen sporting their allegiances. Upper School “Limbo” contests on Leggett Field during...
2024 Alumni Weekend Recap
Bringing Together Our Community of LearnersD-E’s 2024 Reunion Weekend, our annual celebration of D-E alumni and beloved faculty, kicked off with a memorable Annual Legacy Family Breakfast on Friday, October 18. The next morning, the campus was abuzz with students,...
Announcing the Cast of Antigone! Reserve Tickets Online Today!
Announcing the cast of the Upper School’s Fall Play, Antigone! The title role of Antigone will be played by Caroline Chu ’27, and her co-protagonist, Creon, will be played by her sister and D-E Drama Club VP, Lauren Chu ’25. Ismene, Antigone’s sister, will be played...