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Coming Together as a Community to Reflect on Sept. 11, 25 Years Later
For many students, September 11, 2001, is a moment they know only through the stories of parents, teachers, and history books. Last week, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the day’s tragic events, the D-E community gathered for assemblies in the Middle School…
From Physics to Fiction: Tara Weinstein Publishes Her Debut Novel
Ms. Tara Weinstein, who is D-E’s Science Department Chair, teaches Upper School Physics, and enjoys a range of hobbies from dancing to weaving, can now add published novelist to her list of accomplishments! Ms Weinstein’s debut novel, The Only Way Out Is Through…
Appreciating the Power of AI: Panel Discussion Sheds Light on Students’ Use and Perspectives
Earlier this year in January 2026, one of the professional learning options for D-E faculty was to attend a panel of students talking about their experiences and thoughts about AI and education. The feedback from that small group session was very positive, so under…
A Look Back at the 2026 HOPE Fashion Show
The 2026 HOPE Fashion Show was a labor of love! The Upper School’s HOPE: Fashion With a Purpose student leaders Lilah Carroll ’27 , Maleah Liao ’27 , Lola Kletsman ’27 , Nina Stevens ’27 , and Crystal Gonzalez-Lawand ’26 organized the show, held annually in April,…
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Recognition of Sept. 11 Continues: Special US Assembly & Lunch & Learn Highlights
The D-E community’s discussion about Sept. 11 continued Thursday with Upper School (US) Assembly guest speaker Joe Daniels, the former president of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, as well as a faculty-led Lunch & Learn this afternoon. Austin Knafo ’28, who is a…
The First LS Assembly of the Year Celebrates Community
The first Lower School (LS) Assembly of the year began with high-fives from LS Principal James Choi; Bruno Mars’ “Count on Me” on the loudspeaker, accompanied by LS Music Teacher Lisa Dove on the keyboard; and a warm welcome from LS Assistant Principals Madeleine…
Mr. Harrell’s Denim Designs Kick Off the Swartley Gallery Series
Art & Design Teacher Donwan Harrell P’21, 26’ kicked off the 2026-2027 Swartley Gallery Series with a brilliant collection of denim fashion designs and sketches spanning a career as a lauded clothing designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and educator. A…
PA Welcome Back to School Barbecue Highlights
Last Thursday, the D-E Parents’ Association hosted a “Welcome Back to School” Barbecue on Leggett Field that drew a strong turnout and high engagement from across the D-E community! This year’s event included a bubble artist performance, a firetruck to explore on…
Spotlight on D-E Departments
History Department Spotlight: Taking Lessons of the Past Into the Future
Now that the 2025-2026 school year is in the rearview, it’s a fitting time to reflect on lessons learned and how they can impact the future—and to spotlight D-E’s distinguished History Department. “Students really try to think about historical questions as things that…
World Languages Spotlight: Making Cultural Connections Through Language Learning
“At the center of language study is a deeper understanding of other cultures, and part of that is really embracing the humanity of another culture and really trying to put yourself in their shoes,” explained Mr. Mike Hegedus, D-E Department Chair of World Languages….
Math & Computer Science Spotlight: Valuing Process, Problem Solving
Whether you’re in the Lower School (LS), Middle School (MS), or Upper School (US), D-E’s Mathematics & Computer Science Department—the next in our “ Spotlight ” series—focuses on fostering problem-solving skills and encouraging innovative approaches, bolstering…
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…
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Arts
Mr. Harrell’s Denim Designs Kick Off the Swartley Gallery Series
Art & Design Teacher Donwan Harrell P’21, 26’ kicked off the 2026-2027 Swartley Gallery Series…
6th Graders Create Planet Earth-Inspired Automatons
As one of their final projects this school year, 6th graders in the Studio Art 6 classes of Ms….
A Look Back at the 2026 HOPE Fashion Show
The 2026 HOPE Fashion Show was a labor of love! The Upper School’s HOPE: Fashion With a Purpose…
String Society 2026; Grand Finale Concert on Friday, June 26
This past week D-E enthusiastically welcomed a group of highly exceptional young musicians for…
Athletics
LS Early Childhood Field Days
Tiny feet take on Field Day! The Lower School’s PreK 3 and PreK 4 classes recently visited Leggett…
Middle School Athletics 2025-2026 Highlights
Way to go Middle School (MS) Bulldogs! D-E MS Athletics has wrapped-up after a fantastic series of…
Student-Athlete Signing Day 2026 Highlights
Senior student-athletes were recently honored during Signing Day, a special D-E tradition that…
D-E Winter Track Athletes Competing in Nike Indoor Nationals!
Cheers to D-E Varsity Winter Track athletes Tade Adeyeri ’26, Adesola Afonja ’27, and Grace…
Academics
Recognition of Sept. 11 Continues: Special US Assembly & Lunch & Learn Highlights
The D-E community’s discussion about Sept. 11 continued Thursday with Upper School (US) Assembly…
The First LS Assembly of the Year Celebrates Community
The first Lower School (LS) Assembly of the year began with high-fives from LS Principal James…
Mr. Harrell’s Denim Designs Kick Off the Swartley Gallery Series
Art & Design Teacher Donwan Harrell P’21, 26’ kicked off the 2026-2027 Swartley Gallery Series…
6th Graders Create Planet Earth-Inspired Automatons
As one of their final projects this school year, 6th graders in the Studio Art 6 classes of Ms….
School Life
Recognition of Sept. 11 Continues: Special US Assembly & Lunch & Learn Highlights
The D-E community’s discussion about Sept. 11 continued Thursday with Upper School (US) Assembly…
The First LS Assembly of the Year Celebrates Community
The first Lower School (LS) Assembly of the year began with high-fives from LS Principal James…
Mr. Harrell’s Denim Designs Kick Off the Swartley Gallery Series
Art & Design Teacher Donwan Harrell P’21, 26’ kicked off the 2026-2027 Swartley Gallery Series…
Coming Together as a Community to Reflect on Sept. 11, 25 Years Later
For many students, September 11, 2001, is a moment they know only through the stories of parents,…