Before coming to D-E, History Department Chair, Arika “Ari” Easley-Houser taught at Rutgers Prep and several colleges and universities, including Montclair State University and New York University. A socio-cultural historian focused on United States history, she received her Ph.D. from Rutgers University and a certificate in school management from the Harvard Business School. She was recently selected for a National Association of Independent Schools Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads. Now in her third year of heading the department, Easley-Houser speaks to the importance of historical inquiry for students and how the history curriculum must reflect and respond to the diversity of students. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
VDAY 2024: A Moving Showcase for a Cause!
VDay is a performance-based fundraiser that aims to raise awareness and provide financial resources for the Women’s Rights Information Center in downtown Englewood. This year’s performance, which included spoken word, music and dance related to the theme of...
D-E’s Club Ice Hockey Team Makes an Incredible Debut!
Our club Ice Hockey Team had its first season this year, and they did incredibly well! They ended their season with a 5-5 record––an applause-worthy feat given their first year against seasoned opponents. Head Alex Linquito, Assistant Coach Mark Cunha P’28, and...
Checkmate! D-E’s Thriving Chess Culture
Thanks to D-E 360º and our Upper School Chess Club, chess has been a growing scene on campus! Chess Club held their first tournament on campus this past February, while D-E 360º has been hosting chess tournaments all throughout the year. The past D-E 360º tournament...
Model UN Meets Success at NAIMUN
Our US Model UN Team has also had an outstanding season! At NAIMUN (North American Invitational Model United Nations) at Georgetown University in February, over 3000 delegates from the East Coast competed in heated dialogues and events. More than 10 delegates received...
It’s Been a STEM-tastic Season!
Congratulations to our Upper School (US) Robotics Teams, Team 207 Critical Mass & Team 13048 Absolute Zero for heading to the State Tournament! In their last League Tournament at Emerson Jr/Sr High School against 18 other Bergen County teams, Critical Mass ranked...
HOPE Fashion Show Raises Over $5,000 for the Billion Oyster Project
Our Upper School Club, HOPE: Fashion with a Purpose, hosted their annual Fashion Show this past February, and it was a roaring success! Adult guests enjoyed an “Oyster Party” with freshly-shucked oysters to pair with the show’s underwater theme. Audience members...
School Life Highlights
It’s been a fantastic school year for clubs (in all divisions!) Students have gone beyond the classroom to not only compete in club sports and academic competitions but also bring incredible programming to the D-E community––there has been something for everyone! Let’s look back at some of the highlights of this past season.
D-E 360° Program Highlights
D-E 360° offers engaging programs for students, including sports clinics with expert coaching across various sports, an educational trip to Peru for 8th graders, and a Summer Day Camp for Preschool through Grade 5 featuring arts, athletics, and STEM activities.
Looking ahead to Summer 2024 – A Summer of WOW!
D-E 360° is offering a Summer Day Camp once again this Summer 2024! Students in Preschool through Grade 5 can enjoy Arts, Athletics, STEM fun and more! Scan the QR Code to learn more about all the offerings available and register today!
8th Graders Explore Peru
View All Photos Climbing to view Peru’s majestic Machu Picchu was just one of many incredible adventures experienced by a small group of D-E 8th graders this spring break, thanks to the D-E 360° Travel to Peru program. At press time, these students’ explorations were...