Our Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB), often in partnership with our Parent & Caregiver Affinity Groups (PCAGs), brought so many distinctive, valued communities of D-E into the spotlight this spring. From hosting insightful speakers to remembering important historical events and recognizing holidays, here’s to the efforts of so many to follow-through on our D-E mission statement in tangible, meaningful ways!
classes, our faculty and staff remain on-campus for a final week in June to give closure to the academic year and prepare for the upcoming fall. This “advance days” time period then officially comes to an end with the annual Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch – a...
The morning of Friday, June 10 welcomed beautiful sunny weather and a most auspicious event: our 5th Graders officially “moved up” and became rising 6th Graders! Parents, families, faculty/staff, Lower School (LS) students, and friends came to celebrate our eldest in...
Our 8th Graders recently celebrated the bittersweet ending of their middle school years during the annual 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony. During the annual event, held under the big tent at twilight on Friday, June 10, students shared poignant personal reflections about...
With smiles and mortar board caps aplenty, and a record number of attendees as well, the D-E community gathered on Sunday, June 2 for Commencement for the Class of 2024. Dr. Ami Vaidya ’91, Board of Trustees President; Jeremy Meserole, Class of 2024 Dean; Aaron...
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.
Future zoologists and environmental advocates are in our midst! This spring our kindergarteners presented their annual Kindergarten Zoo on Mr. Rocky’s Field. Handcrafted dioramas colorfully demonstrated our students’ appreciation for an array of interesting critters...
Have you ever wondered what disposable plate is the most durable or what lip balm hydrates your lips the most? How do you determine what is the best soccer ball, golf ball, or sports drink to purchase? For answers to these questions and many more consumer quandaries,...
Celebrities, historical figures, and some lesser-known but equally important individuals came alive during our annual 8th Grade Living Wax Museum in the Middle School earlier this spring. Students carefully and comprehensively researched the lives of their ‘personas’,...
Our annual Spring Carnival was a whopping success! With great weather and activities thanks to a fantastic collaborative effort from our Parents’ Association, all of our Upper School Clubs and our affinity groups, hundreds of D-E families, friends, and faculty/staff...