Amidst a busy hybrid year, rising Junior, Darby-Lee Stack ’23 saw an opportunity when she joined the Upper School Environmental club. Inspired by other established student publications like Parnassus and Calliope, Darby learned from ground-zero how to publish a magazine using InDesign. She positions herself as an intersectional environmentalist, emphasizing how climate change and other environmental issues affect communities differently. From the effects of fast fashion to the emergence of vertical farming, Darby is passionate about raising awareness and making lasting change.
“A lot of people think that just doing the small things, like buying almond milk instead of regular milk won’t do anything. Maybe it doesn’t do anything. Maybe it does. However, it is really looking at the big picture, looking as a community about what we do. It’s about individual progression, definitely, but as a community, that’s what really matters. That’s going to be reflected about what we do for the environment, but also ourselves.”
Beneath the Surface: D-E Presents ‘Mermaid’
Join us for the Upper School Fall Play, Mermaid, by Polly Teale! Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s familiar fairy tale, this haunting adaptation takes audiences on an unexpected journey through identity, longing, transformation, and what it means to become...
Taking Learning to the Field
What’s it like to work in the sports industry? Students in Upper School History Teacher Peter Waltman’s Sports in American Life class got an up-close look during a field trip to Red Bull New York’s High School Career Day at Sports Illustrated Stadium, home of the New...
Little Bulldogs, Big Halloween Spirit!
Our youngest Bulldogs brought plenty of Halloween spirit to campus for D-E’s annual Lower School Halloween Parade! Dressed as familiar characters, favorite foods, trendy toys (we see you, squishy dumplings!), and more, LS students and faculty made their way from...
A Mystery With a Mission
If you’re looking for a good read this spooky season, look no further than a murder mystery penned by D-E’s own John McCabe. This year the longtime D-E Art & Design faculty member published his third novel, “Murder at the Tavern,” with all proceeds benefitting The...
Cultivating Empathy, Belonging and the Courage to Make It Better
Submitted by: Simone Henry Agblonon, Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for Lower and Middle School
The Power of the Pencil: Why Handwriting Beats Typing for Brains and Learning
Submitted by: Mara Trager, Literacy Specialist, Grades 3-5
Singing Leaves & Acorns: An Introduction to Musical Improvisation in Preschool
Submitted by: Lisa Dove, Lower School Music Teacher
10.28.26 Campus Safety Reminders & Upcoming Photo Retakes
10.28.26 A Few Updates
Spirit Week 2026: A Week of School Spirit, Friendly Competition, and Community
From cozy pajamas and creative teacher-inspired outfits to grade-level sports matchups and spirited lunchtime challenges, D-E’s Spirit Week 2026 brought students together for a week of fun, friendly competition, and community pride. In the Upper School, Spirit Week...