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.
Middle School Talent Show Highlights
Bravo to our Middle School (MS) performers who showcased their talents during the annual MS Talent Show earlier this week! This year’s show included a poignant duet of the song “For Good” from the hit musical Wicked; inspiring, impressive solos in voice, violin,...
Middle School Athletics 2025-2026 Highlights
Way to go Middle School (MS) Bulldogs! D-E MS Athletics has wrapped-up after a fantastic series of Fall, Winter and Spring Teams seasons. MS students and their coaches enjoyed watching a highlight reel of their entire 2025-2026 year in sports, at a recent assembly. We...
Commencement 2026: Relishing ‘Moments of Awe’ Now and in the Future
Caps off to the Class of 2026! On a clear, crisp Sunday morning, the D-E community celebrated our seniors reaching the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one. Commencement 2026 was called to order with a ceremonial bell-ringing by Student Body...
Sixth Graders Present Their Experimental Designs
This morning, sixth graders presented weeks’ worth of group research, experimentation, and data analysis during the Sixth Grade Experimental Design Fair in Hajjar Auditorium. Teams worked together to select a topic of interest, which required consensus and...
Parents’ Association Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
D-E Parents’ Association recently hosted their annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on a beautiful morning beneath the tent on Leggett Field. Head of School Dr. Calleroz White P ’27, ’28, ’33 gave opening remarks, thanking volunteers who’ve worked hard this year as...
All-School End-of-Year Assembly 2026 Highlights
The All-School End-of-Year Assembly, held under the big tent on Leggett Field, marks the final time all divisions gather together to be in community. In remarks given throughout the event, Head of School Dr. James Calleroz White said these moments ensure that “we’re...
MAGIC 2026 Highlights
MAGIC, a D-E tradition in the Upper School (US) that has been going strong for 30 years, was filled with revelry, intense competition, and unexpected winners—congrats to the Sophomores, sporting purple T-shirts, for rising to the challenge this year! As many in our...
Seniors Wrap Up Last Days at D-E: Countdown to Commencement 2026
The countdown to Commencement (Sunday, May 31) is on for our Class of 2026 Seniors! And with that, came a series of special D-E traditions that helped close out the school year for our soon-to-be graduates. Among them were Senior Selective offerings—classes and trips...
World Languages Spotlight: Making Cultural Connections Through Language Learning
“At the center of language study is a deeper understanding of other cultures, and part of that is really embracing the humanity of another culture and really trying to put yourself in their shoes,” explained Mr. Mike Hegedus, D-E Department Chair of World Languages....
Learning About the Birds and Bees That Live on Campus
Faculty from all three divisions at D-E recently took advantage of the animal life that lives on campus for hands-on (and fun!) learning. Beekeepers from our Apiary visited The Imperatore Library on World Bee Day, May 20, to show our PreK 4 class the live bees in our...