Project L.E.A.D. (Literary, Exploration, and Adventure Day) is here! On Thursday, October 31, D-E’s Lower School dressed up as their favorite book characters to embrace a love of reading while engaging in a fun D-E tradition. Middle Schoolers were invited to watch the...
Spirit Week Sparks Friendly Competition and a Sense of Community
D-E Spirit Week 2024 was a high-spirited success, engaging our students in some healthy competition, giving Upper School students the opportunity to earn daily points, and raising nearly $3,500 for the Center for Food Action! Spirit Week began with Pajama Day, during...
South Asian Parents Host Diwali Faculty-Staff Appreciation Lunch
Our South Asian Parents & Guardians Affinity Group hosted an amazing Appreciation Lunch for our faculty and staff earlier today, in recognition of Diwali. This lovely and D-Elicious annual event honors the annual “festival of lights” and epitomizes the beauty and...
Alumni Reunion 2024 Highlights
Together again! Last weekend 100’s of alumni from the Dwight School, Englewood School for Boys (ESB), and D-E, together with current and former faculty/staff members, families, and friends were on campus, around Englewood, and beyond… for Alumni Reunion 2024...
Classroom Dedications Honor John Stott and John King, Beloved Long-time D-E Faculty
Beloved long-time D-E faculty members John Stott (History Department) and John King (Mathematics Department) were recognized in a moving Classroom Dedication Ceremony. Each served 40+ years teaching at D-E prior to retiring earlier this year. Interim Head of School...
Meadowlands Environment Center Field Trip for Grade 6
Our Grade 6 students recently headed off-campus on a lovely fall day to the Meadowlands Science Center. In connection with their science class, students engaged with both direct instruction and hands-on work addressing the concepts of sustainable design, and why these...
Spirit Week Celebrates “Jersey Day”
Spirit Week 2024 continued today with the theme of “Jersey Day” for our Middle and Upper Schools! Fans of MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA teams, international football clubs, and more were seen sporting their allegiances. Upper School “Limbo” contests on Leggett Field during...
Announcing the Cast of Antigone! Reserve Tickets Online Today!
Announcing the cast of the Upper School’s Fall Play, Antigone! The title role of Antigone will be played by Caroline Chu ’27, and her co-protagonist, Creon, will be played by her sister and D-E Drama Club VP, Lauren Chu ’25. Ismene, Antigone’s sister, will be played...
Let’s Glow Day! Spirit Week 2024
Way to “Glow”, D-E! Today’s Spirit Week 2024 theme, “Glow Day”, was brightly celebrated by our Middle and Upper School students and faculty/staff. Neon apparel and wigs, flashing lights and other bright accessories were spotted all around campus. Lunchtime Leggett...
Kraut Run 2024 Honors Beloved Teacher & Coach Jerry Krauthamer
After a long hiatus, the D-E Kraut Run 2024 returned to D-E and was held last weekend! Beautiful weather greeted dozens of enthusiastic runners and walkers, who gathered to remember the legacy of beloved teacher and Coach Jerry Krauthamer, aka “Kraut”. Event...