Lower School News
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 20, 2026
A Wonder-Filled Visit to Lower School
The Lower School recently welcomed Charleston, South Carolina-based author and illustrator Jonathan […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 13, 2026
Connecting Classrooms Through Creativity
Big imaginations team up once again! For the second year, Class of […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
October 13, 2026
Pumpkin Patch Discovery Day Highlights
It’s fall, y’all! D-E 360° AfterCare and Enrichment (ACE) families of faculty/staff […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 29, 2026
Third Graders Make a Difference, One Bracelet at a Time
Third Graders Making a Difference (TGMD), a service-learning initiative organized by 3rd […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 17, 2026
The First LS Assembly of the Year Celebrates Community
The first Lower School (LS) Assembly of the year began with high-fives […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 29, 2026
LS Last Assembly Celebrates Pride Month & Honors Departing Faculty/Staff
During the final Lower School (LS) Assembly of the school year, we […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 17, 2026
Third Graders Discover the Joy of Playing the Ukulele
Little hands, big sounds! For one of their final units in Ms. […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 16, 2026
Class of 2033: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Highlights
D-E’s 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony for the Class of 2033 was […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 12, 2026
LS Early Childhood Field Days
Tiny feet take on Field Day! The Lower School’s PreK 3 and […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 12, 2026
5th Grade & 8th Grade End-of-Year Celebrations
As part of year-end festivities for D-E students moving up to the […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 11, 2026
Third Graders Share How They Made a Difference This Year
Third Graders Making a Difference (TGMD), a Lower School year-long service-learning curriculum […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 10, 2026
Kindergarten Zoo 2026 Highlights
A cherished Lower School tradition recently returned to Mr. Rocky’s Field—the annual […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 19, 2026
LS Pajama Day Highlights
The Lower School recently celebrated its final Spirit Day of the school […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 29, 2026
5th Grade Original Musical Highlights
Spring always brings an abundance of amazing live performances at D-E! Fifth […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 17, 2026
Lower School Celebrates Community, Earth Day
Sporting their Spirit Day athletic team jerseys and T-shirts, Lower School students […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 9, 2026
LS Students Find Their Voice During Spring Sing-Along
Singing it loud and proud! The first Lower School (LS) Assembly following […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 16, 2026
First Graders Present Their Houses and Homes
A longstanding D-E tradition, 25 years running(!), returned to the Lower School […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
March 12, 2026
Fourth Grade UN Field Trip Fosters Global Understanding
During a recent field trip to the United Nations (UN), fourth graders […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 6, 2026
Second Graders Learn About Canine Companions Service Dogs
Puppy power! This week the Lower School’s second graders got a visit […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 3, 2026
Join Us for the LS Spring Concert!
Our Lower School (LS) Grades 2, 3, and 4 are practicing hard […] Read More