Making It Better
By: Valerie Berrios •
July 24, 2026
A Look Back at the 2026 HOPE Fashion Show
Photo Credit: Amber Mills The 2026 HOPE Fashion Show was a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
July 9, 2026
Garden Work Party Highlights
Our D-E Green Upper School student club and the Parents’ Association Garden […] 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 8, 2026
D-E Middle Schoolers Participate in ‘Teens for Peace’ Program
Five of D-E’s 7th and 8th graders were recently honored by the […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 26, 2026
8th Grade Service Trips Highlights
For the second time this year, 8th graders participated in service-learning field […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 13, 2026
Phone Free Fridays Encourage Real-Life Connections
D-E’s Digital Wellness Team, led by Madigan Kacmar ’26, Anna Ibargüen ’26, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 1, 2026
D-EMUN Concludes Its Collegiate Conferences on a High Note
D-EMUN finished strong during the recent Model UN conference at Cornell University […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 20, 2026
Service-Learning Initiatives Inspire 7th Graders
Seventh Graders recently learned about service learning first-hand from organization founders and […] 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 16, 2026
Developing ‘Whole-Souled Citizens’: A Conversation with US Dean Emily Sclafani
Ms. Emily Sclafani, Dean of the Class of 2026, has been actively […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 13, 2026
Global Travel to Peru Sparks Curiosity, Sense of Exploration for Eighth Graders
In what has become a tradition for more than 15 years, Middle […] 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 9, 2026
D-E Celebrates March Madness, Raises Money for CancerCare
Way to go, Bulldogs! The Dwight-Englewood Fights Against Cancer (D-EFAC) club hosted […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 25, 2026
D-E Celebrates V-DAY 2026 With Moving Presentations
D-E’s V-Day 2026, with the theme of “Rise for our Bodies, Our […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 24, 2026
CODES PaintFest Service Learning Program Highlights
The Upper School (US) CODES Club recently hosted a fantastic “PaintFest” service […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 28, 2026
Emerging Technologies Club Partners With Women’s Information Center to Teach Digital Skills
Members of the Upper School’s Emerging Technologies (ET) Club recently organized a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 16, 2026
D-E Celebrates the Legacy of MLK
D-E honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. across divisions. During the Lower […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 16, 2025
TREP$ 2025 Was a Success!
The TREP$ program, which kicked off in September, culminated in the TREP$ […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 15, 2025
D-E Welcomes Visiting Students, CloseUp Foundation for Day of Deliberative Dialogue Conference
D-E recently hosted a daylong civics workshop for a cohort of D-E […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 8, 2025
8th Graders Engage in Service Learning Field Trips
With our D-E mission to “make it better” clearly in mind, 8th […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 5, 2025
US Students ‘Lunch & Learn’ About Social Entrepreneurship
Problem solvers unite! This week the office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 2, 2025
‘Gratitude Is the Word of the Day’ During the Thanksgiving Assembly
There were hellos and hugs all around during the Annual Thanksgiving Assembly […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
November 28, 2025
D-E’s Model UN Team Competes at Princeton
D-E’s Model UN team recently attended its first collegiate conference of the […] Read More
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 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 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 •
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 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
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 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 1, 2025
Middle School Day of Peace Assembly Promotes Positivity
There was an aura of tranquility in Schenck Auditorium as Middle School […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
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 12, 2025
D-E’s Ethics Bowl Team Wins Gold During International Competition
Over the summer our D-E Ethics Bowl Team, advised by Philosophy and […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
September 12, 2025
D-E Ethics Bowl Competes Internationally, Wins Gold
Over the summer our D-E Ethics Bowl Team, advised by Philosophy and […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
August 19, 2025
Upper School Students Travel to the Balkans for Service Learning
“The objective of this trip was to expose D-E students to a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
July 18, 2025
D-E Senior Exemplifies How to Be a Citizen of the World
The International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO) is an international organization that holds an […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
July 17, 2025
Service Learning in Action
Service-learning is an integral aspect of meeting our D-E mission, and as […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 6, 2025
Middle School Final Projects Wrap Up the Year
D-E Middle Schoolers were busy with end-of-year projects to cap off a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 22, 2025
Art in Action Aims to Inspire and Have an Impact
In an example of cross-divisional collaboration that beautifully illustrates imagination, the Art […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 16, 2025
Lower School Book Sale Gives Third Graders a Lesson in ‘Making a Difference’
Third Graders Making a Difference (TGMD), a service-based initiative founded by Third Grade Teacher Michelle Sussmann and co-led by Third Grade Teacher Rachel Brainin, culminated with a book sale this week, consisting of gently used children’s books donated by members of the D-E community. Proceeds from the book sale will benefit a charity selected by third graders. Students participated in sorting and preparing the donated books for sale. The Lower School was then invited to attend the fundraiser, where each book could be purchased for $5 or less. “It was fun planning for it,” exclaimed Zein A. ’34 of the event.
“This TGMD project truly puts all aspects of making a difference into the third graders’ hands,” said Ms. Sussmann. “They have learned so much about the power of giving… how important it is and how good it makes us feel!” When asked why it’s important to “make a difference,” Caleb C. ’34 remarked, “You’re helping people less fortunate than you.”
The project is tied to skills learned in students’ persuasive writing unit, for which they are asked to write a persuasive speech to convince their peers that a particular charity should receive the profits from the book sale. Alanna M. ’34 said she discovered through TGMD that anyone of any age can make a difference in the world, sharing: “Why wait until you’re older when you can do something now.” We’re so proud of our third graders for paying it forward!
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 13, 2025
End-of-Year Garden Work Party Highlights
The Upper School Garden Club recently hosted their final Garden Work Party […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 8, 2025
US Assembly Highlights Environmental Awareness
This morning’s Upper School Assembly, organized by Environmental Club leaders Kelly Chu […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 1, 2025
Making it Better: 8th Grade Community Service Trips
This week 8th graders engaged in community service by volunteering for one […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 17, 2025
HOPE Fashion Show 2025 a Whimsical, Wonderful Success!
The annual HOPE Fashion Show, with its whimsical fairy tale theme, was […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 17, 2025
D-E Attends Ethics Bowl Championships at UNC Chapel Hill
Way to go! Our Ethics Bowl Team made D-E history by coming […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 9, 2025
D-EMUN at DartMUN Highlights
Last weekend, the Dwight-Englewood Model United Nations (D-EMUN) team competed alongside hundreds […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 3, 2025
HOPE ‘Whimsical Fairytale’ Fashion Show on Saturday, April 5
Final preparations for D-E’s “Whimsical Fairytale” HOPE Fashion Show & Fundraiser are […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 3, 2025
Ethics Bowl Headed to Nationals at UNC Chapel Hill!
D-E’s Ethics Bowl Team is headed to Nationals for the first time […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 3, 2025
Class of 2025 Changemakers Sow Sustainability Initiatives at D-E
As a “community of learners,” we at D-E stand by our mission “to meet the challenges of a changing world and make it better”; therefore, we proudly spotlight students whose actions consistently exemplify this objective and make a lasting impact. Two of these changemakers are Upper School seniors Len Glozman ’25 and Ben Gmyrek ’25. Tasha Urbanowski, Garden Club Faculty Advisor and Grade 6 Dean, says the original “compost crew” Len and Ben are “the students who made a substantial change to institutional behavior and leave a legacy looking toward sustainability.”
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 18, 2025
Small but Mighty: D-EMUN Wins Best Small Delegation at AMUN!
Last week, D-E's Model United Nations (D-EMUN) team competed at AMUN, hosted […] Read More