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Features
Street Art, Commercial Illustrations, and Caricatures: Works by Paul Edwards
The Swartley Gallery Series’ latest exhibit highlights the work of D-E’s own Paul Edwards, who has taught art at the School for seven years. “Artworks From Now and Then” covers Mr. Edwards’ street-inspired illustrations from the ’90s to his most recent caricatures….
Looking Back to Move Forward: Post-Election US Assembly
The Upper School (US) continued with its election literacy programming one day post-election during the US Assembly held Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Schenck Auditorium. US Principal Kim Lalli made brief remarks and introduced US History teachers Alexander…
D-E Celebrates Halloween: Annual LEAD Parade!
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…
Grade 6 Meadowlands Environment Center Field Trip
Sixth Graders Learn About “Green” Design at Meadowlands Environment Center On Wednesday, October 23, Grade 6 students headed off campus on a lovely fall day to the Meadowlands Science Center. In connection with their science class, students engaged with both direct…
2024 Alumni Weekend Recap
Bringing Together Our Community of Learners D-E’s 2024 Reunion Weekend, our annual celebration of D-E alumni and beloved faculty, kicked off with a memorable Annual Legacy Family Breakfast on Friday, October 18. The next morning, the campus was abuzz with students,…
Recent News
Sixth Grade Identity Unit Culminates With Food Festival
In a culmination of the Sixth Grade Food & Identity Unit that began two weeks ago,…
Swartley Gallery Presents the “AP Art Gallery Wall”
The Swartley Gallery Series’ latest exhibit is the traditional “AP Art Gallery Wall,”…
MS Show Choir Concert “Workshops” Edgar Allen Poe
Families and friends of our Middle School (MS) Show Choir recently experienced a…
Emerging Technologies Club Partners With Women’s Information Center to Teach Digital Skills
Members of the Upper School’s Emerging Technologies (ET) Club recently organized a…
2nd Semester Kicks-Off; Seniors Celebrate Their Last Semester
We’re halfway through the school year! Our dedicated D-E Parents’ Association helped our…
INSPIRE Multicultural Showcase Assembly Highlights
This morning in Schenck Auditorium, the Upper School (US) INSPIRE club, which provides a…
Field Trip Helps 7th Graders Connect a Science Lesson to Real Life
Seventh graders recently took a field trip to the world-renowned Cold Spring Harbor Lab,…
Don’t Miss the MS Show Choir Concert!
Rehearsals are in full swing for the Middle School Show Choir as they prepare for their…
D-E Celebrates the Legacy of MLK
D-E honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. across divisions. During the Lower School (LS)…
Arts
Jazz Rocks @ D-E!
The beloved D-E annual holiday performance of Jazz Rock, a live concert featuring US…
Swartley Gallery Presents: Alumna Artist Sophia Seriale ’22
D-E welcomed back Sophia Seriale ’22, a “D-E lifer,” as the Swartley Gallery’s featured…
Highlights from MS/US Orchestra and Choral & Handbell Concerts
BRAVO to our Middle/Upper School Orchestra and Choral & Handbell ensembles for a…
Athletics
Varsity Boys Tennis
“The Boys Varsity Tennis Team finished the season with a 21-3 won-loss record, after…
MS Boys Tennis
“We had a great season! We were lucky enough to have over 30 boys try out for the team,…
MS Girls Lacrosse
“During this season, the girls improved a great deal and they were lots of fun to…
School Life
MS Creative Writing and Art & Design Students Learn About ‘Narrative in Art’
Cultivating creativity! D-E Middle School students in Ms. Miller’s Creative Writing and…
First Graders Present Their Houses and Homes
A longstanding D-E tradition, 25 years running(!), returned to the Lower School Gym last…
D-E Celebrates Pi Day!
Way to go, D-E “Mathletes”! D-E’s Math Club officially recognized “Pi Day” (3.14)…
Inclusive Excellence
Observation of Eid Al-Fitr
This year, D-E officially observed Eid Al-Fitr on Wednesday, April 10. To then celebrate…
Middle School Diversity Day & Holi Recognition
In March, the Middle School celebrated Diversity Day, an all-day program hosted by the…
DEIB Highlights
Our Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB), often in…