D-E Traditions

January 30, 2026

Sixth Grade Identity Unit Culminates With Food Festival

In a culmination of the Sixth Grade Food & Identity Unit that […] Read More

January 15, 2026

National History Day 2026 Highlights

Our eighth-grade students nailed their National History Day (NHD) presentations! NHD projects […] Read More

December 18, 2025

MS Paper Roller Coaster Expo Recap

The annual 8th Grade Paper Roller Coaster Expo was the culmination of […] Read More

December 11, 2025

Handbells & Choral Winter Concert Recap

Bells were ringing and students across divisions were singing in D-Elightful harmony […] Read More

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

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

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

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

November 4, 2025

Sweet! Honey Harvest 2025 Highlights

The annual Honey Harvest, which has become a sweet tradition at D-E, […] Read More

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

November 3, 2025

Lower School Halloween Parade Highlights

Costumed characters of all ages were spotted throughout the D-E campus today! […] Read More

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October 31, 2025

Reunion Weekend 2025 Recognizes Esteemed Alumni, Beloved Faculty with Awards Ceremonies & Celebrations

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

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

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

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

October 27, 2025

Legacy Families Breakfast Highlights

This past weekend, which was dedicated to Reunion 2025, officially kicked-off with […] Read More

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

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

October 8, 2025

LS Fall Festival Highlights

On a bright and sunny October day, a beloved tradition—the Lower School […] Read More