MS Diversity Day

This week the Middle School celebrated Diversity Day, an all-day program hosted by Ms. Henry and the DEIB (Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging) Office. Students heard from speakers like Dr. Marsha Maxwell about the importance of inclusive AI and even saw an...

D-E 360° Peru Trip Recap

During Spring Break, a small group of 8th grade students were fortunate to travel to Peru on an incredible trip hosted by D-E 360°. From all accounts the trip was an amazing experience, including visiting the Rainbow Mountains, shopping (and bargaining!) at an...

7th Grade Human Anatomy, Symbolism & Character Analysis Showcase

The 7th Grade recently hosted their “The Anatomy of a Human” Exhibit that showcased their interdisciplinary projects for Science and English. In Science, students have been learning about the various systems of the human body. They created life-sized silhouettes that...

LS SingAlong Assembly

We had a splendid time at this past week’s Lower School Assembly (Sing-along Edition!) Students from Preschool 3 to 4th Grade showcased a few songs that they’ve learned over this year. Preschool 3 & 4 sang Ella Jenkins’ “You’ll Sing a Song”. Kindergarten did a...

D-E “Matheletes” Score in AIME, Alex Sheffeld ‘26 on to USAJMO!

WOW & Way to go D-E “Mathletes!” D-E Upper School students Elise Zhu '24, Alex Sheffield '26, Brandon Zhu '26 and Matthew Suh '26 scored in the top 5 -10 percent of their respective American Mathematics (AMC) competitions in November, which earned each of them an...

Lower School Grades 2-4 Spring Music Concert

D-Elightful songs from a broad variety of countries and cultures –  including Germany, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, Latin America, and West Africa –  filled Schenck Auditorium earlier this week, thanks to the Lower School’s annual Spring Music Concert! Our students...

South Asian Heritage Day Assembly

We were in for a treat for the South Asian Heritage Day Middle School Assembly! Students were dressed in beautiful sarees, lehengas, kurtas, and other traditional clothing while speaking on so many aspects of South Asian culture(s) from food, spices, history, music and...

“Turning Points in History”: 8th Graders Compete in NJ National History Contest 

More than 20 of our 8th grade students went to Monmouth University recently to compete in the NJ National History Contest! This year’s theme was on “turning points in history”. Projects included exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, and papers. Six (6)...

Ice Hockey Club Wraps Up Inaugural Season

D-E’s Ice Hockey Club Team recently wrapped up their first season with great hopes for the future! The team’s final game, against the Green Knights of St. Joe’s, was held at a very foggy Mackay Arena (Englewood). Despite some injured players, the Bulldogs fought hard,...

Regionals Success for Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Teams!

Teams from both D-E's Upper School (US) and Lower School recently competed in the regional Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Tournament, both learning and succeeding along the way!  Congratulations to our US Structure Team, for taking 1st Place in their division with a 15g...

Recent News

 D-E Competes in “Hawk Hack” & Scores!

 D-E Competes in “Hawk Hack” & Scores!

CHEERS to D-E’s new “Hawk Hackers”! A small but mighty group of Upper School students participated in Monmouth University's recent “Hawk Hack" for the first time in D-E history! A total of two D-E teams participated along with approximately 25 other high school teams...

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Galentine’s Day (Girl to Girl) Big Phat Play Date

Galentine’s Day (Girl to Girl) Big Phat Play Date

Happy Galentine’s Day! Our Girl to Girl Upper School class hosted a heartwarming event yesterday, featuring crafts, cookie decorating, and camaraderie. The gathering offered the chance to celebrate the meaningful discussions they’ve had so far this year about what...

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K & 1st Valentine’s Day Concert

K & 1st Valentine’s Day Concert

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Lower School! As per tradition, we had our Kindergarten & 1st Grade Valentine’s Day Concerts today! Dressed in pink and red, Kindergarteners and 1st Graders sang lovel-y songs like “Mail Myself to You,” “Funga Alafia” (a Nigerian...

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Black Affinity Fashion Show US Assembly

Black Affinity Fashion Show US Assembly

In honor of Black History Month, Black Affinity hosted a fashion show for today’s Upper School Assembly program! Black Affinity members showcased fashion rooted in Black culture like 90s fashion, Caribbean and African attire. We also had two spoken word presentations...

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Bulldogs Ice Hockey vs. Poly Prep Game Highlights

Bulldogs Ice Hockey vs. Poly Prep Game Highlights

Way to go D-E Bulldogs Ice Hockey! The Bulldogs recently took to the ice at Coney Island’s Abe Stark Rink, for a tough but memorable game against Brooklyn’s Poly Prep Blue Devils. Despite Poly Prep gaining a 5-0 lead in the first period, the Bulldogs eventually...

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A Look Back at Reunion 2023

Arts Highlights

Choral and African Drumming & Dance Ensembles D-Elight Audiences 

D-E Performing Arts proudly presented several concerts earlier this year representing the culmination of our students’ learning in music performance. Choral ensembles from D-E’s three divisions, including Upper School A Capella,  the 6th Grade and Show Choirs, and the...

From the Theatre Arts:

“Lord, what fools these mortals be!” says the fairy Puck in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Despite Puck’s remarks, the mortals that graced D-E’s stage were spectacular! The plot thickened as the fairy Puck put a spell on two Athenian couples, causing chaos...

From the Visual Arts

To begin the year, the Visual Art and Design Department made a request to all faculty and staff: to submit photo highlights from their summer. The photo initiative culminated into the first Swartley Gallery exhibit of the year, the #AllStaff Summer Rewind: A Community...

From the Performing Arts

Excellence is what we strive for, and our musical ensembles demonstrate what that can look and sound like! On a Sunday in November, D-E’s Stage Band, led by faculty member Robert DeBellis, hosted their Jazz Brunch for friends and family. Highlights included Antônio...

Stage Band & Jazz Rock

D-E was honored to host legendary musician, Don Byron, to perform with Stage Band. A Guggenheim Fellow, two-time Grammy nominee, and Pulitzer Prize nominee, Don Byron has been changing the soundscape of jazz for decades. D-E’s Stage Band and Jazz Workshop’s...

Athletics Highlights

Ultimate

The “Plastic” Bulldogs finished third at the NYC Youth Cup,  and ended their season with a record of 11-9 after placing 7th in the NJ State Tournament. Reece Davidman ’24 is the new D-E record holder for blocks, and Ben Tsirelman ’24 is now 5th in goals scored in D-E...

Crew

D-E’s Crew team may consist of only nine members, but they have a lot of fun! Led by Coach Carroll, the Bulldogs regularly practice at Overpeck Park on the Hackensack River, and they competed in several competitions this season. The JV Girls Doubles team of Anna...

Track and Field

The Bulldogs had a historic season as the Boys’ team won the league title for the first time. The team racked up an enormous 38 “D-E Top 10” performances, including 10 school records. Colin McKoy ’23, Amari Boyd ’23, Noah Thomas ’24, Uma Rajan ’24, and Emma Hsu ’25...

Boys Varsity Tennis

The Bulldogs had another stellar season, including once again going undefeated to win the league,  and they ended their season with an exceptional record of 21-4. Single players Asher Cohen ’24 and Josh Greene ’24, as well as doubles Kyle Lee ’25/Sunjan Munver ’23 and...

Varsity Golf

D-E Golf Team enjoyed a very successful season, finishing with a 16-3 record. The Bulldogs won the 2023 NJIC Tournament (Meadowlands division); Jaden Aroestry ’26 achieved 1st place (74) and Danny Lax ’24 won 2nd place (79)! Jaden also qualified for Dan Luciano Golf...

Bulldog Bash 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024

A Special Fundraiser Event to benefit Financial Aid, on D-E’s Leggett Field!

Featuring The Rubiks Cube Band!

Reunion Weekend 2024

For all alumni with major milestone celebrations for class years ending with 4 and 9

Save the Date:
Friday, October 18 through
Sunday, October 20 – 2023

Annual Fund

While we all can appreciate that a D-E education is a worthy investment, tuition alone covers only 88% of the true operating costs of our community.

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