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 Teacher Ms. Eileen Lynch. “The journey of the characters captures the wild random essence of our existence with all of its brevity, excitement, and worthiness.” You’ll enjoy this rollercoaster ride that has fun nods to the original film, features strong vocal performances, and, as Ms. Lynch noted, “ends with the realization that life is amazing and truly worth living!” Showtimes are Friday, May 8, at 7:00 PM; and Saturday, May 9, at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Click the link in our bio to get your tickets!

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 Principal Kim Lalli introduced the Lifers with amusing and touching anecdotes, and as is D-E tradition, each student feted a teacher or staff member who had become a mentor, coach, or guiding force during their time at D-E. Both the Lifers and their honorees received a commemorative mug to represent their role as a D-E Lifer or mentor. We truly thank these lifelong learners for being a part of our community for so many years—and can’t wait to see them engage creatively and compassionately in the world! Congratulations D-E Class of 2026 Lifers!

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 watch party in the STEM Building to cheer on our team! Ultimately, Critical Mass earned the 1st Place Reach Award in their division, an honor recognizing their exceptional mentorship and impactful outreach efforts throughout the season. “I am incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication our students showed throughout the year, especially in their commitment to positively impact younger students and aspiring engineers both within our school and the broader community,” said Coach Fleischl. Congrats to our Bulldog Bots for their world-class effort!