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.

MAGIC WINNERS

MAGIC WINNERS

We held our final MAGIC competition today: the RoShamBo finale and Tug-of-War! Before the festivities we had the parents of the late Michael Andrew Glowski to say a few words of gratitude about upholding Michael’s legacy of sportsmanship and community. We then...

Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit

Swartley Gallery Senior Spotlight Exhibit

The annual D-E tradition of Swartley Gallery showcasing the work of our senior artists continues! This year the Senior Spotlight Exhibit will feature artwork by Class of 2024 artists Percy Bedell '24; Jaime Lai '24; Ben Rothman '24; Sofia Sherry '24; and Mia Soler...

M.A.G.I.C. Day 3 (Relay) & Day 4 Recap

M.A.G.I.C. Day 3 (Relay) & Day 4 Recap

M.A.G.I.C. Week 2024 continues to be a blast in the Upper School! This Wednesday and Thursday, there were even more relays ranging from Marshmallow Tosses and Three-Legged Races, to Zorb Ball Relays! On Thursday, students competed in an indoor wiffle ball activity....

Lower School Bulldog Battle!

Lower School Bulldog Battle!

The Lower School has not missed out on the fun this week! We hosted a Lower School Bulldog Battle this Wednesday. Many wore their designated Bulldog Battle Blue or Gold Team T-shirts, and all cheered on their classmates in three different relays: “ice cream” cone...

DEIB Dialogue Dinner

DEIB Dialogue Dinner

Last night was our last LEAD Dialogue Dinner hosted by our DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging) Office. LEAD stands for Leaders for Equity And Diversity, and our dialogue dinners serve as a way for students and faculty to come together to discuss...

Write Night

Write Night

The Imperatore Library was a fitting backdrop for our recent “Write Night”! The event is held in honor of National Poetry Month. In keeping with D-E tradition, Middle and Upper School students as well as faculty and staff (including D-E Librarian and published poet...