When in Rome, do as the Romans do! Grade 6 students gave their Rome Day presentations in Hajjar Auditorium this week, following an immersive unit on the Roman Empire. “This showcase is the culmination of weeks of work by our 6th graders,” says Middle School History...
Future fashion designers are hard at work and having a ball getting ready for the HOPE Fashion Show on Saturday, April 5! A beloved annual event, this year’s show celebrates the theme “A Whimsical Fairy Tale,” and will once again feature original apparel, accessories,...
Several D-E 8th Grade students became State qualifiers following a trip to Monmouth University in West Long Branch for the National History Day (NHD) regional contest! “NHD projects require students to choose a topic related to this year's NHD theme, ‘Rights and...
D-E’s LEAD and VDAY students went on a service trip to the Women’s Rights Information Center in Englewood to help clean their offices and basement for new donations. They spent the afternoon organizing clothing donations, disposing of trash and old furniture, and...
D-E’s AXIS student organization was excited to welcome back alumna Krista Ninivaggi ’97, an award-winning Interior Designer and Architect, last week at the Swartley Art Gallery. Ms. Ninivaggi’s visit was coordinated with help from D-E Art & Design Department...
Thirteen teams faced off last week during the D-E Fights Against Cancer (D-EFAC) club’s March Madness Basketball battle/fundraiser, which culminated in a Pink Out championship game where players and attendees were encouraged to wear pink. After two 10-minute halves,...
In preparation for Projects & Assessments Week (PAW), our Upper School (US) students got some TLC from cute canines Marley, a Golden Retriever; Tashi, a Tibetan Lhasa Apso; and Dakota, a Newfoundland. The therapy dog visit was organized by members of D-E’s student...
D-E’s Upper School Varsity Robotics Team (207 Critical Mass) is looking forward to competing in the New Jersey State Championship on Sunday, March 16, where they hope to have a strong performance and connect with students and professionals in various sectors of...
This week the Upper School (US) INSPIRE student organization, focused on identity and culture, hosted a Multicultural Showcase. INSPIRE leaders Asher Cohen ’25, Musashi Shabazz ’25, Maya Jarrett ’25, and Cameron Gennardo ’26 gave opening remarks introducing the eight...
The celebration of South Asian culture continued this week during the Middle School (MS) Assembly, where the focus was on India and the diversity within its 28 states. Following a lovely rendition of the national song of India, students learned about Bollywood (it...