Families and friends of our Middle School (MS) Show Choir recently experienced a  workshop-style live concert centered on the works of famed writer Edgar Allan Poe. Director Olivia Lionetti shared with the audience that the performance, titled "The Tales & Tunes of Edgar Allan Poe," was first designed and then evolved as a mixed-media production, involving readings, dramatic interpretations, and, of course, singing. In a nod to Poe’s classic gothic horror themes and dark writing style, the performance included students sharing their own intriguing alternative endings to the timeless “The Tell-Tale Heart”; rapping to words inspired by “The Raven” (“Nevermore, Nevermore, Nevermore”); and sharing excerpts from “The Fall of the House of Usher” with an homage to 6-7. 

Members of the Upper School’s Emerging Technologies (ET) Club recently organized a workshop on teaching key digital tools at the Women’s Rights Information Center in Englewood after learning there was a need for this training in the community. “As a club centered on exploring emerging technologies and their real-world impact, we saw this as a meaningful opportunity to use what we’ve learned to support and empower others,” said club leader Sylvie Yao ’27. “The experience was incredibly rewarding, and the positive response from the participants encouraged us to return for a second workshop and continue building on that moment.” In addition to these workshops, ET is planning to host a STEM Symposium in early April as a way for Upper and Middle School students to showcase any science-related work they’re especially proud of. Congrats to ET for finding important ways to “make it better” both within and beyond our school community! 

We’re halfway through the school year! Our dedicated D-E Parents’ Association helped our Middle and Upper School students celebrate the start of the second semester this week with blue and gold balloon displays, uplifting signs, and a visit from Ace the Bulldog. Continuing a tradition for our seniors entering their final term, our PA also presented our Class of 2026 with their D-E hoodies, emblazoned with all their names, along with a bar of chocolate with an inspiring message. Here’s to a sweet semester!