Early June is typically a bittersweet time at D-E, as we say goodbye and recognize students as they celebrate milestone events! Leggett Field was THE place to be for all our major end of year events including Commencement for the Class of 2024 and the 5th and 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremonies. Our annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch then wrapped-up the year for all D-E employees.
Lower School Kindergarten Zoo
Here’s to our youngest zookeepers! Last week, our kindergarteners presented their annual Kindergarten Zoo with their handmade dioramas. Did you know that sea otters have the thickest fur of any animal? Students learned so many facts about their animals, and it was...
4th Grade Visits UN
Our 4th graders visited the UN earlier this week! Students met Ambassador Chris Lu, Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations for Management and Reform. In their discussion with Ambassador Lu, they learned about the UN, talked about why...
4th Grade Kicks-Off Annual “World Peace Game”
Our 4th Grade recently started their annual “World Peace Game”! The World Peace Game entails our 4th grade classes being divided into imaginary nations. In addition, there is a World Bank, United Nations, World Court, and Weather Gods/Goddesses who control the...
Congratulations Class of 2024 D-E “Lifers”!
Last week, we hosted our annual Lifers’ Dinner. The evening consisted of “D-E Lifers” – senior students who have attended D-E in all three divisions – honoring one specific faculty or staff member who has impacted them deeply. Students wrote short yet moving speeches...
