D-E Traditions
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
July 6, 2026
End-of-Year Celebration Recognizes Faculty/Staff Service Milestones & Awardees, and Honors Retirees
The annual Faculty & Staff Celebration, held under the big tent on […] 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 23, 2026
7th Grade “Make It Better” Presentations
How can we build a better world? This was the question posed […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 16, 2026
Class of 2030: 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony Highlights
The Class of 2030 is moving on up! During a ceremony in […] 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 •
June 4, 2026
Commencement 2026: Relishing ‘Moments of Awe’ Now and in the Future
Caps off to the Class of 2026! On a clear, crisp Sunday […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 3, 2026
Sixth Graders Present Their Experimental Designs
This morning, sixth graders presented weeks’ worth of group research, experimentation, and […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 3, 2026
Parents’ Association Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
D-E Parents’ Association recently hosted their annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 2, 2026
All-School End-of-Year Assembly 2026 Highlights
The All-School End-of-Year Assembly, held under the big tent on Leggett Field, […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
June 1, 2026
MAGIC 2026 Highlights
MAGIC, a D-E tradition in the Upper School (US) that has been […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 29, 2026
Seniors Wrap Up Last Days at D-E: Countdown to Commencement 2026
The countdown to Commencement (Sunday, May 31) is on for our Class […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 26, 2026
US Farewell & Awards Assembly Celebrates Departing Faculty, Student Leaders
During our Annual Upper School (US) Farewell & Awards Assembly, school publications […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 21, 2026
8th Grade ‘Living Wax Museum’ Illuminates Banned Books
This week 8th Graders stepped into history as part of their “Living […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 6, 2026
Lifers Celebration 2026 Highlights
The Lifers Dinner is a special celebration honoring graduating seniors who have […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
May 5, 2026
Student-Athlete Signing Day 2026 Highlights
Senior student-athletes were recently honored during Signing Day, a special D-E tradition […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 30, 2026
Spring Carnival 2026 Highlights
The Spring Carnival, a beloved D-E tradition co-hosted by D-E Student Activities […] 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 22, 2026
Congrats to Cum Laude Society 2026 Honorees
Seniors from the Class of 2026 were recently honored for their academic […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
April 15, 2026
Imperatore Library Hosts Spring 2026 Write Night
Happy National Poetry Month! In celebration, the English Department, in partnership with […] 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 24, 2026
7th Graders Make a Lasting Impression With the ‘Anatomy of a Human Exhibit’
The art of anatomy was recently showcased during the “Anatomy of a […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
March 19, 2026
6th Grade “Rome Day” Recap
When in Rome, do as the Romans do! This week Mr. Wallman’s […] 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: Valerie Berrios •
March 11, 2026
Middle School Celebrates Diversity Day
The Middle School recently hosted its annual Diversity Day, facilitated by the […] 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 4, 2026
MS Students Play in the Annual Faculty-Student Basketball Game
In an annual tradition that aligns with the conclusion of Middle School […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 23, 2026
Seniors Celebrate 100 Days Countdown to Commencement 2026
Let the countdown begin! The D-E Class of 2026 was recently invited […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 13, 2026
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Valentine’s Concerts 2026
In a beloved D-E tradition, this week our Lower School (LS) Kindergarten […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 10, 2026
LS Celebrates Black History Month
During their recent Lower School Assembly, the LS community celebrated Black History […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 9, 2026
We Heart Math: Connecting Through the All-School Math Problem
D-E’s All-School Math Problem is a long-time tradition and cross-divisional activity. This […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
February 4, 2026
MS ‘Anatomy of a Human’ Consortium Highlights
To launch its Anatomy of a Human Project, 7th grade faculty recently […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 30, 2026
Sixth Grade Identity Unit Culminates With Food Festival
In a culmination of the Sixth Grade Food & Identity Unit that […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
January 15, 2026
National History Day 2026 Highlights
Our eighth-grade students nailed their National History Day (NHD) presentations! NHD projects […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
December 18, 2025
MS Paper Roller Coaster Expo Recap
The annual 8th Grade Paper Roller Coaster Expo was the culmination of […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
December 11, 2025
Handbells & Choral Winter Concert Recap
Bells were ringing and students across divisions were singing in D-Elightful harmony […] 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 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 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 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
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
November 3, 2025
A Spirited Ending to Spirit Week 2025!
After a super-spirited series of fun activities this entire week, ranging from […] Read More
By: Elizabeth Tausner •
November 3, 2025
Lower School Halloween Parade Highlights
Costumed characters of all ages were spotted throughout the D-E campus today! […] Read More
By: Valerie Berrios •
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
By: Valerie Berrios •
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
Highlights From Tacky Tourist Day 2, Spirit Week 2025
For Day 2 of Spirit Week, our Upper School (US) students (and […] Read More