Spotlight on D-E Departments
English Department Spotlight
In continuation of a monthly series spotlighting D-E’s community of learners in every department, we had conversations with English Department Chair Mr. Jeremy Meserole, P’26, ’28, ’30, and other English Department faculty, who spoke on topics such as being inclusive,...
Art & Design Department Spotlight: ‘Meaning-Making’ at D-E
To show how and why D-E is such a vibrant “community of learners,” we have introduced a monthly series that spotlights our mission in action, core values, and academic departments, starting with our innovative Art & Design Department. Department Chair and Teacher...
Spotlight on Our D-E Community: A Message from Dr. CW
The start of the new school year always brings energy and excitement to D-E! To show how and why our School is such a vibrant community of learners, we will share in the coming months a monthly series that sheds light on our mission, our core values, and academic...
Features
A Conversation with Petra van’t Slot on Empowering Students With Data
Ms. Petra van’t Slot, Upper School Science Teacher, submitted an article for publication in The Science Teacher journal, based on learnings from an environmental justice unit she currently runs for her 11th and 12th Grade students. In an exciting development, the...
Spring Is in the Air With D-E 360° ACE Programming!
D-E 360° Aftercare & Enrichment (ACE) programs are springing forward into a new season full of creativity, movement, discovery, and fun! From budding builders to future chefs, artists, athletes, coders, and chess masters—there’s something for every child to grow...
7th Graders Make a Lasting Impression With the ‘Anatomy of a Human Exhibit’
The art of anatomy was recently showcased during the “Anatomy of a Human” 7th Grade Exhibit, which was open to D-E families and facilitated by 7th Grade English, History, Math, Science, and Studio Arts Faculty. The English component was based on characters in “The...
TEDxDwight-Englewood School 2026 Centers on the Human Experience
TEDxDwight-Englewood School returned this year with another exceptional lineup of speakers from the Upper School (US) to give a TED Talk on a range of thought-provoking topics. The goal of this year’s talks was to tie their central points to the human experience. The...
Human Development and Student Support Services Spotlight: Building Resilience and Community
D-E’s Human Development and Student Support Services departments provide our students with a safe space for self-discovery, mental health awareness, and learnings that go beyond academics. In addition to leading the department, Human Development Chair Dr. Daniel...
Save the Date for TEDxDwight-Englewood School 2026!
TEDxDwight-Englewood School 2026 is almost here! The production team is hard at work getting ready for the second-annual event, being held on Thursday, February 19, at 6:00 PM in Hajjar Auditorium. This year’s event features D-E Upper School (US) student presenters...
Recent News
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...
Sixth Graders Present Their Experimental Designs
This morning, sixth graders presented weeks’ worth of group research, experimentation,...
Parents’ Association Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
D-E Parents’ Association recently hosted their annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast...
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...
MAGIC 2026 Highlights
MAGIC, a D-E tradition in the Upper School (US) that has been going strong for 30 years,...
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...
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...
Alumni Networking Panel & Senior Lunch Highlights
The D-E Development and Alumni Relations Team recently hosted an Alumni Networking Panel...
8th Grade Service Trips Highlights
For the second time this year, 8th graders participated in service-learning field trips...
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Arts
Swartley Gallery Presents the “AP Art Gallery Wall”
The Swartley Gallery Series’ latest exhibit is the traditional “AP Art Gallery Wall,”...
Art and Design Students From Australia Visit D-E
D-E’s Art & Design Department hosted 11th- and 12th-grade students today from St....
Swartley Gallery LS Exhibit Showcases “How’s It Done”
We celebrated our youngest visionaries today during a breakfast reception for the...
Athletics
Winter 2024-2025 & Spring 2025 Team Records
Celebrating our D-Edicated Upper School Student-Athletes:
End of Year Sports Banquet Highlights D-E Athletics welcomed Upper School (US)...
Congrats to Emma Hsu ‘25, Grace Dalgetty ‘26!
Cheers to Emma Hsu ‘25 and Grace Dalgetty ‘26, both of whom competed in the recent State...
School Life
Sixth Graders Present Their Experimental Designs
This morning, sixth graders presented weeks’ worth of group research, experimentation,...
Parents’ Association Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
D-E Parents’ Association recently hosted their annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast...
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...
Inclusive Excellence
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month celebrations continued this week in the Middle and Upper Schools...
D-E Celebrates Lunar New Year!
D-E rang in the Lunar New Year with dynamic assembly performances and a jubilant...
LS Celebrates Black History Month
During their recent Lower School Assembly, the LS community celebrated Black History...