School Life Highlights

By: Valerie Berrios •
June 15, 2026
MS Students Engage in the Art of Poetry
The Middle School is alive with the sound of poetry! The spring […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
June 10, 2026
Students Find Their Dancing Feet at D-E
As a continuation of its celebration of dance, the Upper School’s Dance@D-E […] Read More

By: Elizabeth Tausner •
June 5, 2026
Middle School Talent Show Highlights
Bravo to our Middle School (MS) performers who showcased their talents during […] 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 27, 2026
Learning About the Birds and Bees That Live on Campus
Faculty from all three divisions at D-E recently took advantage of the […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
May 27, 2026
Alumni Networking Panel & Senior Lunch Highlights
The D-E Development and Alumni Relations Team recently hosted an Alumni Networking […] 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 •
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 12, 2026
Registration Opens for D-E Summer 2026 Programs
Summer is nearly here! D-E Summer 2026 programs kickstart the summer season […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
May 11, 2026
D-E 360° Chess Team Continues to Make Bold Moves In Competition
Checkmate! D-E 360°’s Chess Team performed phenomenally at the 2026 National Elementary […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
May 4, 2026
World Language Field Trips Immerse Students in Cultural Traditions
Upper School (US) World Language Faculty recently organized field trips that allowed […] 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 27, 2026
D-E 360° Hosts 2nd Annual ChessFest
Our 2nd Annual D-E 360° ChessFest is in the books! More than […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
April 27, 2026
D-E Celebrates Earth Week
In honor of Earth Week, the Upper School Environmental Club planned a […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
April 22, 2026
Calliope Wins Gold!
Kudos to Calliope 2025 for receiving national recognition by earning its 1st […] 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: Elizabeth Tausner •
April 16, 2026
MS Student-Led Assembly Recognizes Womens’ History Month, Showcases “Rhythm & Grooves” Discovery Class
A recent Middle School (MS) Assembly recognized Women’s History Month and featured […] 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 26, 2026
D-E 360° Chess Team Is Making the Right Moves!
The D-E 360° Chess Team, which is open to students from every […] Read More

By: Elizabeth Tausner •
March 20, 2026
D-E Assemblies Recognize Arab, Persian, Muslim heritage, Ramadan, and Eid
Recent assemblies in D-E’s Lower School (LS) and Middle School (MS) celebrated […] 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
MS Creative Writing and Art & Design Students Learn About ‘Narrative in Art’
Cultivating creativity! D-E Middle School students in Ms. Miller’s Creative Writing and […] 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 13, 2026
D-E Winter Track Athletes Competing in Nike Indoor Nationals!
Cheers to D-E Varsity Winter Track athletes Tade Adeyeri ’26, Adesola Afonja […] Read More

By: Elizabeth Tausner •
March 13, 2026
D-E Celebrates Pi Day!
Way to go, D-E “Mathletes”! D-E’s Math Club officially recognized “Pi Day” […] 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 11, 2026
US Robotics Team to Compete in State Competition
Our Bulldog Bots are State bound! Upper School (US) Robotics students recently […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
March 10, 2026
AP Psych Partners With the LS in a Lesson on Cognitive Development
In what’s become a cross-divisional tradition, the AP Psychology class of Dr. […] 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 •
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 18, 2026
D-E Celebrates Lunar New Year!
D-E rang in the Lunar New Year with dynamic assembly performances and […] 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 12, 2026
D-E 360° Chess Team Competes at Scholastic Grand Prix
The D-E 360° Chess Team continues its winning streak with a fantastic […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
February 11, 2026
Economics & Business Finance Students Visit the Fed
Upper School (US) students in our Economics and Business Finance classes recently […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
February 11, 2026
Basketball Student-Athlete Leo Colosimo ’26 Scores His 1,000th Point
Congratulations to Leo Colosimo ’26! Courtside dreams came true last night when […] 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
3rd Grade FLL Robotics Teams Shine at Explore Event
Congratulations to our incredible 3rd Grade First LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Teams, […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
February 3, 2026
PA Hosts LS/MS Book Fair & PJ Party
Paws for reading! Our Lower & Middle School Book Fair, hosted by […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
January 23, 2026
2nd Semester Kicks-Off; Seniors Celebrate Their Last Semester
We’re halfway through the school year! Our dedicated D-E Parents’ Association helped […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
January 22, 2026
Field Trip Helps 7th Graders Connect a Science Lesson to Real Life
Seventh graders recently took a field trip to the world-renowned Cold Spring […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
January 9, 2026
Making Cross-Curricular Connections in Grade 8
Knockout excellence! In an innovative cross-curricular partnership, Ms. Burnett, Grade 8 English […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
January 6, 2026
Sixth Grade Food & Identity Unit Kicks Off
Today officially kicked off the Food and Identity Unit for this year’s […] Read More

By: Valerie Berrios •
December 9, 2025
US Students ‘Lunch & Learn’ How to Knit
In the latest in a series of Lunch & Learn programming, hosted […] 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