Investiture Ceremony
Honors Pat Boig, Welcomes Jeremy Gregersen The Investiture Ceremony for then- Head of School-Elect Jeremy Gregersen took place in early December in the Hajjar STEM Center. In attendance during this small, private, but very meaningful ceremony were members of the D-E...
Head of School Dr. De Jarnett June 2023 Retirement Announcement
In September 2021, Dr. Rodney V. De Jarnett announced his plans for retiring in June 2023 after having served for more than 16 years as Head of School for Dwight-Englewood (D-E). Dr. De Jarnett’s leadership during his tenure has been exceptional; his legacy — in the...
WELCOME BACK! START OF SCHOOL 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
As Noted by Head of School Dr. D, the first day and starting weeks of school this September were even more exciting than usual! Beyond the typical post-summer break reunions, many students and teachers who were not in-person last year returned to the campus. Despite...
Earlier this fall, Head of School Dr. De Jarnett introduced to the D-E community two books that he found extremely relevant and timely, and both of which were shared with parents, faculty, and staff.
Math & Computer Science Spotlight: Valuing Process, Problem Solving
Whether you’re in the Lower School (LS), Middle School (MS), or Upper School (US), D-E’s Mathematics & Computer Science Department—the next in our “Spotlight” series—focuses on fostering problem-solving skills and encouraging innovative approaches, bolstering...
Last Chance to Get Your Tickets to ‘Beetlejuice JR.’!
It’s almost Showtime! Don’t miss the D-E Middle School (MS) Spring Musical, “Beetlejuice JR.,” opening tomorrow night in Schenck Auditorium! “While ‘Beetlejuice’ is undoubtedly ‘a show about death,’ it is mostly a show that celebrates life,” said Director and MS Drama...
Lifers Celebration 2026 Highlights
The Lifers Dinner is a special celebration honoring graduating seniors who have been students in all three divisions at D-E. This year’s event recognized almost 40 members of our Class of 2026. Head of School Dr. Calleroz White gave opening remarks, Upper School...
US Robotics Team Recognized for Mentorship, Outreach
At the recent FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship in Houston, our Upper School Robotics Team, #207 Critical Mass, competed alongside and connected with top robotics teams from around the globe. As the event was live streamed, D-E faculty and staff facilitated a...
Student-Athlete Signing Day 2026 Highlights
Senior student-athletes were recently honored during Signing Day, a special D-E tradition that recognizes their commitment to play at the collegiate level. Six members of the Class of 2026 gathered in the Myrna B. Sherman Gym for the ceremonial signing, surrounded by...
LEAD Students Make Connections With Cyanotypes
In their Blue Era! Members of the Leaders for Equity & Diversity (LEAD) Program recently created identity-inspired cyanotypes, a printing process that uses ultraviolet light and water to produce a blue-hued photographic image. LEAD Advisor Mr. Joel Lee ’17,...
World Language Field Trips Immerse Students in Cultural Traditions
Upper School (US) World Language Faculty recently organized field trips that allowed our students to explore different cultures and traditions. During a workshop on Afro-Latino music, dance, and history at the Julia De Burgos Latino Cultural Center in New York City,...
HOPE Fashion Show and Pop Up Art Reception Highlights
D-E’s HOPE: Fashion With a Purpose club presented a fantastic fundraiser earlier this spring, with a theme of “Futuristic Fashion,” and featuring original and curated D-E student and faculty designs. An innovative, cross-divisional program involving Lower, Middle, and...
D-EMUN Concludes Its Collegiate Conferences on a High Note
D-EMUN finished strong during the recent Model UN conference at Cornell University (CMUN), including winning the Outstanding Large Delegation Award! This recognition was both exciting and rewarding, according to Nick Bevilacqua ’27. “It truly reflected the effort...
MS Musical BeetleJuice JR. Opens Friday, May 8
The cast and crew of D-E’s Middle School (MS) Musical, BeetleJuice JR. are hard at work readying for next week’s opening! Based on the blockbuster motion picture turned Broadway musical, BeetleJuice JR., tells the story of a strange and unusual teenager named Lydia...