The 2024 Presidential Election is nearly upon us—and in preparation, D-E Upper School students attended the first of a series of assemblies on election literacy in Schenck Auditorium. Grade 11 (Class of 2026) Dean Emily Sclafani began the inaugural program on...
Our Annual All-School Assembly Hit the High Notes
Let’s hear it for our D-E community! Leggett Field was awash in sunshine, music, laughter, and excitement during our annual All-School Assembly, held on September 12, 2024. After welcome remarks from Interim Head of School Preeti Fibiger, we heard energizing...
MS Science Olympiad Finds Success at Regionals and More!
Congratulations to our young Science Olympians! Exciting news from our Science Olympiad teams! In December, all 19 of our Science Olympians competed in the Rustin Invitational, which drew teams from the Northeastern US. That competition was held remotely, and the 24...
Happy Hanukkah from the Lower School & Jewish Parent Affinity
Happy Hanukkah & Holidays from Jewish Parent Affinity! Hanukkah this year began on December 7th and concluded on December 15th. “The Festival of Lights” commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple of Jerusalem by lighting candles on each night of the...
Ambrose Proctor ’21, Swartley Gallery Exhibit: “Three of Hearts: On Nature, Friendship, & Art”
Our latest alumni artist featured in the Swartley Gallery is Ambrose Proctor ’21! Their exhibit: “Three of Hearts: On Nature, Friendship, & Art” explores the history of playing cards and visualizes how relationships with others can change. Biography Statement:...
Calliope: A Crown Award Finalist!
Here Ye, Here Ye! Cheers to Calliope! Congratulations to Calliope, our Upper School English-language literary/arts magazine, for receiving a Crown award for last spring’s issue from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association! Congratulations to our Calliope 2023...
A Look Back: Book Talk with Dr. Cara Natterson & Vanessa Kroll Bennett on “Navigating the Awkwardness of Puberty”
Puberty is Awkward! Here's Where Parent Education Comes In We had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Cara Natterson & Vanessa Kroll Bennett to talk about their book, "This is So Awkward" over Zoom. Parents listened in on how the process of puberty is incredibly different...
Steve Petkus Featured as Leggett-Umpleby 2023 Lecture Speaker: “How My Side Gig as a Writer Informs My Work at D-E”
Steve Petkus, D-E's Middle & Upper School Librarian, was chosen as this year's featured Leggett Umpleby 2023 Lecture speaker. The annual event, held this year on November 28 in Hajjar Auditorium, offers an opportunity to our D-E community to hear from faculty and...
A Recap on the 6th Grade 2nd Annual TREP$ Marketplace!
TREP$, short for enTREPreneur$, is aimed at students learning about the evolution of business start-ups and creating their own products and services. 6th Grade students underwent a two-month process in which they brainstormed ideas, developed marketing materials and...
New to the D-E Scene! The Upper School Club Ice Hockey Team Makes Their Debut
We are proud to present our new Bulldog Ice Hockey Club! A new Upper School club sport, the Bulldogs have had not just one but two victorious games in a row! The Bulldogs’ first game was against Fieldston at the Mackay Arena. With the score tied 4-4, the team came...