Affinity Groups Raise Awareness of & Appreciation for Differences in Identity

At D-E, affinity groups are tightly knit spaces of community, growth, and identity. Always striving to engage with other students, spread culture and awareness, and celebrate diversity, they are an essential part of school life and co-curricular opportunities in particular. Below are some of D-E’s affinity groups and their accomplishments, memories, and hopes for this year and beyond!

Honoring Hispanic Heritage at D-E

Honoring Hispanic Heritage at D-E

D-E celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month, which ran from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with assemblies that acknowledged the culture, history, and contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central/South America. In the Lower School,...

7th Graders Learn that Service Starts with One Small Act

7th Graders Learn that Service Starts with One Small Act

Seventh graders explored the power of identity, community, and service when Nana Eyeson P’31 visited the Middle School to share the story behind her nonprofit, African Health, and her commitment to supporting others in Ghana. “Nana shared the importance of community...

Here’s to this year’s Math Days! Math Days is an all division event where all D-E students receive the same problem to illustrate and solve. Upper School students came down to the Lower School to support problem-solving, and it was a wonderful moment for learning for all. See how the students visualized their thinking and brought math to life.