By: Valerie Berrios •
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Spirit Week 2026: A Week of School Spirit, Friendly Competition, and Community
From cozy pajamas and creative teacher-inspired outfits to grade-level sports matchups and spirited lunchtime challenges, D-E’s Spirit Week 2026 brought students together for a week of fun, friendly competition, and community pride. In the Upper School, Spirit Week was organized by the Office of Student Activities and Student Life Initiative. Each day featured a different theme, inviting students, as well as faculty/staff, to show off their creativity and school spirit. Monday kicked off with Pajama Day, followed by Students Dress as Teachers on Tuesday, Jersey Day on Wednesday, Denim Day on Thursday, and D-E Spirit Day on Friday, when students showed their pride wearing Bulldog merch or blue and gold. Upper School students competed for grade-level bragging rights through these advisory-based clothing competitions. They earned points for participating in each theme day, with bonus points awarded when advisors joined in. In the Middle School, students participated in the dress-up days, also earning points for their advisories, and capped off the week with a pep rally. Lower School students, meanwhile, participated in PJ Day, Jersey Day, and D-E Spirit Day. Lunchtime brought another round of spirited competition for Upper School students on Leggett Field. Students volunteered to represent their grades in […]
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