Spotlight on D-E Departments
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
Global Travel to Peru Sparks Curiosity, Sense of Exploration for Eighth Graders
In what has become a tradition for more than 15 years, Middle School (MS) Math and Computer Science Teacher Jonathan Egan led the D-E 360° Eighth Grade Spring Break Trip to Peru. This year, 24 eighth graders, accompanied by Mr. Egan, MS Principal Jonathan Davis, and…
Philosophy & Ethics Department Spotlight
Tapping Into Our Shared Humanity “Ethical thinking is something that all of us as human beings need desperately,” declared Philosophy and Ethics Department Chair Mr. Joseph Murphy, who has spent the past 31 years at D-E. The department he leads is the focus of our…
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…
Science Department Spotlight: Making Universal Connections
The next installment of our community “Spotlight” series is an exploration of the Science Department. “Science is all around us… it explains how the universe works, how we are alive, and so we encounter it every day,” noted Ms. Tara Weinstein, Science Department Chair…
Recent News
D-E Middle Schoolers Participate in ‘Teens for Peace’ Program
Five of D-E’s 7th and 8th graders were recently honored by the Englewood Rotary Club’s…
Middle School Talent Show Highlights
Bravo to our Middle School (MS) performers who showcased their talents during the annual…
Middle School Athletics 2025-2026 Highlights
Way to go Middle School (MS) Bulldogs! D-E MS Athletics has wrapped-up after a fantastic…
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…
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Arts
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…
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…
Athletics
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…
Achille (“Ash”) Pompidou ‘25 Scores His 100th Goal for D-E Boys Lacrosse!
WOW & CHEERS to Achille (“Ash”) Pompidou ’25, who scored his 100th goal for D-E Boys…
School Life
Third Graders Share How They Made a Difference This Year
Third Graders Making a Difference (TGMD), a Lower School year-long service-learning…
Students Find Their Dancing Feet at D-E
As a continuation of its celebration of dance, the Upper School’s Dance@D-E program,…
Kindergarten Zoo 2026 Highlights
A cherished Lower School tradition recently returned to Mr. Rocky’s Field—the annual…
Inclusive Excellence
D-E Celebrates V-DAY 2026 With Moving Presentations
D-E’s V-Day 2026, with the theme of “Rise for our Bodies, Our Future, Our Earth,” was a…
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…