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D-E Today Class Trips Recap
As part of a welcome tradition at D-E, the Middle School and Upper School embarked on class trips in September to kick off the school year, engage in the School’s sense of community, and broaden their horizons. Brian Merry, Grade 12 Dean, chaperoned seniors on a trip...
Upper School Students Get Election Ready
The 2024 Presidential Election is nearly upon us—and in preparation, D-E Upper School students attended the first of a series of assemblies on election literacy in Schenck Auditorium. Grade 11 (Class of 2026) Dean Emily Sclafani began the inaugural program on...
DEIB Highlights
Our Department of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB), often in partnership with our Parent & Caregiver Affinity Groups (PCAGs), brought so many distinctive, valued communities of D-E into the spotlight this spring. From hosting insightful...
End of Year Celebrations
Early June is typically a bittersweet time at D-E, as we say goodbye and recognize students as they celebrate milestone events! Leggett Field was THE place to be for all our major end of year events including Commencement for the Class of 2024 and the 5th and 8th...
School Life Highlights
The spring season always welcomes a variety of culminating events for everyone in our community! Take a look back at just a few major events and programs that took place for our students.
Athletics Highlights
Bulldogs fans had plenty to cheer about this Spring 2024 sports season! Our playing fields and courts (as well as tracks and waterways both near and far) hosted hundreds of memorable moments. Some moments were more challenging than others, but they were always...
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D-E 360° ACE Students Enjoy Discovery Day Aboard the Intrepid!
What a treat! D-E’s Lower School students in D-E 360°’s AfterCare & Enrichment (ACE)...
Eastern European Culture Club US Assembly Highlights
A recent Upper School (US) Assembly, presented by the Eastern European Culture Club, a...
MS African Drumming Classes Drum Away Stress, Discover Creativity
Drum roll, please! In his first year at D-E, Jean-Marie Collatin is teaching a group of...
Small but Mighty: D-EMUN Wins Best Small Delegation at AMUN!
Last week, D-E's Model United Nations (D-EMUN) team competed at AMUN, hosted by Bergen...
Congrats Coach Kuchar: NJIC Liberty Division Basketball Coach of the Year!
WOW & Cheers to Coach Alex Kuchar, D-E Varsity Boys Basketball Coach, for being...
Acclaimed Author Reyna Grande (“The Distance Between Us…”) Visits 7th Graders
Award-winning author Reyna Grande recently visited D-E’s 7th graders, who read her...
A BeLOVEd D-E Tradition: The LS Annual Valentine’s Day Concerts
So sweet! Our Lower School (LS) students donned...
D-E US Students Participate in Civic Leadership Summit, Washington, DC
D-E student leaders connect to create change! Seven Upper School students traveled to...
“Galentine’s Day” Celebration Highlights
The Middle School (MS) Girls Affinity Group gathered for a Galentine’s Day celebration...
Arts
Highlights from MS/US Orchestra and Choral & Handbell Concerts
BRAVO to our Middle/Upper School Orchestra and Choral & Handbell ensembles for a...
Reminder: MS/US Orchestra Concert on Wed., Dec. 11 & Choral & Handbells Concert on Thurs., Dec. 12
OH the weather outside is frightful, but the music inside will be D-Elightful! A...
D-E 360°’s Private Music Lessons Prep Students for Concert Performances
Music ensembles—such as jazz, classical, handbells, and choir—have long been an integral...
Athletics
Kraut Run 2024 Honors Beloved Teacher & Coach Jerry Krauthamer
After a long hiatus, the D-E Kraut Run 2024 returned to D-E and was held last weekend!...
Vote for Skye Trainor ‘28, Nominee on NJ.com’s Best Freshman Girls Soccer Athlete 2024
Congratulations to Skye Trainor ‘28, nominated as one of the "Top 2024 Girls Soccer...
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Baseball achieved an incredibly strong, 18-6-1 season this year. The Bulldogs...
School Life
LEAD/VDay Club Members Support Local Women’s Rights Info. Center
D-E’s LEAD and VDAY students went on a service trip to the Women’s Rights Information...
Award-Winning Interior Designer/Architect, Alumna Krista Ninivaggi ‘97 Visits D-E
D-E’s AXIS student organization was excited to welcome back alumna Krista Ninivaggi ’97,...
Eighth Graders Set Their Wheels in Motion for the Great Paper Roller Coaster Expo
What do dinosaurs, flames, space, Minecraft, and SpongBob have in common? They are among...
DEIB
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...
Happy Black History Month!
For Black History Month (February), our Black Student Affinity Group hosted a fashion...
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The Bulldog Bash
Saturday, April 26, 2025
6:30 pm to 11:00 pm
583 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Reunion Weekend 2025
For all alumni with major milestone celebrations for class years ending with 0 and 5.
Save the Date:
October 24 -26, 2025
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.