D-E recently introduced our next Head of School, Dr. James Calleroz White (aka Dr. CW), who officially begins his tenure on July 1, 2025, by way of a “Fireside Chat” held during Dr. CW’s visit to our campus in late November. Dr. CW, who holds a Doctorate in...
D-E welcomed back Sophia Seriale ’22, a “D-E lifer,” as the Swartley Gallery’s featured alumna artist, with a meet-the-artist reception on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Her exhibit, “Until Now,” includes sketches she created as an Upper School student and in her art classes...
Digital Wellness has been top of mind at D-E, just as it has on a broader scale in recent years with the release of data highlighting the harm that social media and excessive screen time can have on kids. To this end, the D-E Parent Ed. Committee hosted a Digital...
On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Middle School English Department hosted its MS Poetry Connections programming, in its second year running. Each student wrote a poem to highlight aspects of their identity. They were encouraged to share who they are and coached by their...
Music ensembles—such as jazz, classical, handbells, and choir—have long been an integral part of school life at D-E. The incredible talent at our school is often on display during D-E’s annual assemblies and concerts, including the upcoming Winter Orchestral and...
A rainy morning on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, didn’t dampen the spirits inside the Myrna B. Sherman Gymnasium, where enthusiastic students from all divisions gathered for D-E’s annual Thanksgiving Assembly. Interim Head of School Preeti Fibiger gave opening remarks with...
The D-E community enjoyed an excellent Jazz Brunch Concert in Hajjar Auditorium on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024—one of the School’s highly anticipated musical events. This year’s brunch featured the Stage Band and Jazz Workshop ensembles, directed by longtime Music Teacher...
D-E 360°’s Chess Team, which has flourished as part of the Lower School AfterCare & Enrichment (ACE) program, is preparing for its first two chess tournaments of the academic year—the first kicks off right here on campus on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 1:30 p.m. to...
The Swartley Gallery Series’ latest exhibit highlights the work of D-E’s own Paul Edwards, who has taught art at the School for seven years. “Artworks From Now and Then” covers Mr. Edwards’ street-inspired illustrations from the ’90s to his most recent caricatures....
The Upper School (US) continued with its election literacy programming one day post-election during the US Assembly held Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Schenck Auditorium. US Principal Kim Lalli made brief remarks and introduced US History teachers Alexander...