Our Middle and Upper School teams showed great D-Etermination, sportsmanship, and promise for the future as they competed both home and away. From exciting, close wins to some losses that served to bring our athletes closer together, highlights from most of our Winter teams (including many of our teams’ final records and their coaches’ season summaries), are provided in the following pages. You’ll also find news about our athletes’ individual accolades and awards, including those who earned prestigious All-League and All-County nods.*
A Weekend of Debate, Diplomacy, and Discovery at DEMUN
That’s a wrap on the fourth annual Dwight-Englewood Model UN (DEMUN) Conference!DEMUN recently welcomed more than 130 delegates from eight schools for a weekend of debate, diplomacy, and collaboration. Delegates took on four committees, including the ECOFIN General...
Building a Classroom Community: The First Six Weeks of Kindergarten
By Dr. Kristina Dellefave, Teresa Cali, Tricia Fiore, Meghna Mathur and CJ Trentacosta
Guest Artist Maria F. Dene Exhibits Nature-Inspired Art
Through bold, expressive colors and a variety of mediums, artist Maria F. Dene, who has family ties to the D-E community, captures the beauty and spontaneity of the natural world. We’re delighted to feature her work as part of the Swartley Gallery Series, curated by...
A Sweet D-E Tradition: Honey Harvest 2026
Another Honey Harvest is in the books! This cross-divisional learning opportunity, primarily for 6th graders, transforms the Middle School Teaching Kitchen into an interactive exhibit, showcasing how we harvest honey from our apiary on campus. Ms. Tasha Urbanowski,...
Connecting Classrooms Through Creativity
Big imaginations team up once again! For the second year, Class of 2027 Dean Stephanie “Tuc” Tucker assigned the “Small Stories” project to her Creative Writing class of juniors and seniors. This wonderful opportunity pairs Upper School students with a talent for...
Pumpkin Patch Discovery Day Highlights
It’s fall, y’all! D-E 360° AfterCare and Enrichment (ACE) families of faculty/staff enjoyed a fun-filled Pumpkin Patch Discovery Day on Friday, October 9, during a break in classes for professional development. “Our young explorers brought incredible energy and...
Beyond the Classroom: D-E’s Fall Trips
Fall trips, both overnight and full-day outings, are a rite of passage for D-E’s Middle School and Upper School students. These trips provide opportunities for student bonding, experiential learning, and, in some instances, community service. This year, 7th graders...
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A Return to Her Roots: An Environmentalist Alumna Visits Campus
D-E alumna and environmentalist Wendy Gordon Rockefeller ’75 returned to campus today for a tour of the Nettie-Louise Coit Teaching Garden and a chance to share her passion for environmental stewardship with students. Ms. Gordon began her day with 6th Grade Dean Ms....
Chuseok & Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration Highlights
The Chuseok/Mid-Autumn Festival, hosted by the Chinese Culture Club (CCC) and Korean Culture Club (KCC), returned to the Wharton Lessin Dining Hall last week for East Asian snacks, mooncake making, and more. World Language Chair Mr. Mike Hegedus, CCC faculty advisor,...