Valerie Berrios
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 24, 2025
Art Comes to Life for Our Third Graders at MoMA
D-E’s third graders recently took a field trip to the Museum of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 24, 2025
LS and MS Robotics Teams Finish Strong in Competition
This weekend, our Lower School (LS) and Middle School (MS) Robotics teams […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 21, 2025
Thanksgiving Drive 2025: “Making It Better” for Local Organizations
D-E students, faculty, and staff across divisions made a difference in a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 20, 2025
MS Athletics Fall Season Highlights Reel
Way to go Middle School (MS) Bulldogs! Our MS Teams’ Fall 2025 […] Read More
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November 20, 2025
D-E Senior Shares Her Self-Published Book with PreK 4
In a continuation of the “Small Story” book project initiated by Grade […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 19, 2025
D-E Faculty/Staff Reflect on the Idea of ‘Mattering’ with Author Jennifer Wallace
“Students are crushed by an unrelenting drive to succeed and then climb […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 17, 2025
That’s a Wrap on ‘A Monster Calls’
Bravo! The cast and crew wrapped up an amazing series of performances […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 16, 2025
Mr. Daly Offers a Thoughtful Perspective on ‘The Merchant of Venice’
The 10th Annual Leggett-Umpleby Lecture was brought to us by Mr. Fred […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 16, 2025
An INSPIRE-ing Conversation About Indigenous Peoples
The Upper School’s INSPIRE club, led by Cam Gennardo ’26, Hayley Cohen […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 13, 2025
Poetry Sharing Across Divisions
D-E’s English Department strives to give students seasonal opportunities not only to […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 13, 2025
Don’t Miss ‘A Monster Calls,’ With Performances Tonight Through Saturday!
The premiere of ‘A Monster Calls,’ the annual D-E Fall Play, is […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 12, 2025
D-E 360° ACE Chess and Robotics Tournament Highlights
Students in our D-E 360° Aftercare & Enrichment (ACE) programs—particularly our Chess […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 12, 2025
Ninth-Grade Workshops Prep Freshmen for Life in the Upper School
Ninth graders at D-E recently participated in a three-part series of workshops […] Read More
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November 12, 2025
Lower School Students Celebrate Veterans Day
As part of a recent Lower School (LS) Assembly, several students acknowledged […] Read More
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November 10, 2025
Don’t Miss the Fall Play, ‘A Monster Calls’!
D-E Performing Arts is excited to present the annual D-E Fall Play, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 6, 2025
Sixth-Grade Spanish Class Shares Learnings on Flamenco
Spanish language and the visual arts blended beautifully in the Middle School […] Read More
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November 5, 2025
Art & Design Department Spotlight: ‘Meaning-Making’ at D-E
To show how and why D-E is such a vibrant “community of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 4, 2025
Leggett-Umpleby Lecture Series Presented by Fred Daly
Mr. Fred Daly, longtime D-E English Department faculty member, will be presenting […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 4, 2025
Sweet! Honey Harvest 2025 Highlights
The annual Honey Harvest, which has become a sweet tradition at D-E, […] Read More
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November 4, 2025
Swartley Gallery Presents: Fiber Artist Maria Weinstein
The Swartley Gallery welcomed fiber artist Maria Weinstein to showcase her work […] Read More
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October 30, 2025
Highlights From Spirit Week Day 4: D-E Spirit Day
On the fourth day of Spirit Week—D-E Spirit Day—Bulldogs from every division […] Read More
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October 30, 2025
MS Robotics Team Hosts Pumpkin-Decorating Competition
As part of Spirit Week, and another chance to earn points for […] Read More
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October 30, 2025
Spirit Week Day 3 – Highlights from Wild West Wednesday
Howdy, partners! Halfway through Spirit Week, D-E students and faculty/staff celebrated Wild […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 29, 2025
A Monster Calls: A Fall Play About the Human Experience
The annual D-E Fall Play for the 2025-2026 school year is A […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 29, 2025
Highlights From Tacky Tourist Day 2, Spirit Week 2025
For Day 2 of Spirit Week, our Upper School (US) students (and […] Read More
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October 28, 2025
Upper School Discusses Immigration in America
Emily Sclafani, Dean for the Class of 2026 and Faculty Advisor for […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 27, 2025
D-E Spirit Week Kicks Off
In the run-up to Spirit Week, D-E’s Upper School (US) students showed […] Read More
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October 24, 2025
The D-E Community Shines a Light on Meaningful Community Service Opportunities
The topic of the Upper School (US) Assembly on Thursday, Oct. 23, […] Read More
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October 24, 2025
Innovation In Action: D-E Faculty/Staff Attend EdTechWeek
D-E faculty and staff from all three divisions attended EdTechWeek, a three-day […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 23, 2025
D-E Hosts the Model UN Conference
D-E’s Model UN Club (D-EMUN) recently hosted six high schools for the […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 22, 2025
South Asian Lower School Students Observe Diwali
Happy Festival of Lights! This week South Asian Lower School (LS) students […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 21, 2025
D-E Parents Discuss ‘Never Enough’
A group of highly engaged parents recently gathered in Hulst House with […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 17, 2025
D-E Juniors Get Immersed in the History of New York City
Mr. Swirbul’s History of New York City class, consisting entirely of juniors, […] Read More
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October 17, 2025
Upper School Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
The Upper School concluded Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 through […] Read More
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October 16, 2025
Middle School Overnight Trips Encourage Teamwork, Independence, & Leadership
Along the lines of the Upper School Class Trips, which incorporate experiential […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 16, 2025
Club Être Celebrates the ‘Day of the Girl’ at Nasdaq
Club Être, a chapter of the greater Être organization run by D-E […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 15, 2025
D-E Principals Host Discussions On Supporting Children In High-Pressure Settings
D-E Principals Kim Lalli (Upper School), Jonathan Davis (Middle School), and James […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 10, 2025
Celebrating Chuseok and The Mid-Autumn Festival
D-E’s Chinese Culture Club (CCC) and Korean Culture Club (KCC) hosted a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 8, 2025
LS Fall Festival Highlights
On a bright and sunny October day, a beloved tradition—the Lower School […] Read More
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October 8, 2025
The Latest Buzz: MS Hosts Beekeepers Visit
Like the Nettie Coit Teaching Garden, D-E’s Apiary offers our students another […] Read More
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October 7, 2025
Upper School, Lower School Students Team Up to Write a ‘Small Story’
In a beautiful display of cross-divisional partnership, the Creative Writing class of […] Read More
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October 7, 2025
Lower School Assembly Celebrates Respect, Hispanic Heritage
The Lower School’s second assembly of the year focused on the core […] Read More
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October 6, 2025
Black Affinity Goes to the Met
D-E’s Black Affinity Group, with the support of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 1, 2025
Middle School Day of Peace Assembly Promotes Positivity
There was an aura of tranquility in Schenck Auditorium as Middle School […] Read More
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October 1, 2025
Spotlight on Our D-E Community: A Message from Dr. CW
The start of the new school year always brings energy and excitement […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 30, 2025
Upper School Class Trips Foster Community Among Grade Levels
Every fall, students in the Upper School participate in grade-specific class trips that have become a rewarding D-E tradition that combines…
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 26, 2025
Mandarin Students Take On Tea Whisking
As part of a unit on China’s Song Dynasty, from 960 to […] Read More
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September 26, 2025
MS Celebrates International Dot Day
D-E sixth graders recently celebrated International Dot Day, a literary holiday—inspired by […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 22, 2025
Sylvie Yao Continues Competing in Bergen County Girls Tennis Singles Tournament
Congratulations to D-E Junior Sylvie Yao ’27, who earned the third (#3) […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 22, 2025
Calling All Alumni! Celebrate Reunion Weekend 2025
Reunion Weekend 2025 is almost here! This year, we’ll be honoring milestone […] Read More