Welcome Back to Dwight-Englewood + Open House October 25
Welcome Back to School!
D-E students started the new 2026-2027 school year with an eagerness that was palpable! Head of School Dr. James Calleroz White shared welcoming messages and his sentiments regarding his own excitement for this time of year with our community, noting, "Having students back always fills me with joy. Walking the halls and reconnecting with students, faculty, and staff across campus was wonderful. Hearing about their summers, and more importantly, their hopes and dreams for the year ahead grounded me again in the importance of the work we do. To say we are off and running is an understatement, and I love every second of it. This is what coming back to school should look, feel, and be like!”
For more about D-E’s start of school, click here.
Arts Highlights
Art & Design Teacher and former D-E parent Donwan Harrell kicked off D-E’s 2026-2027 Swartley Gallery Series with his “No Lesson Plan” exhibit – a brilliant collection of denim fashion designs and sketches spanning a career as a lauded clothing designer, creative director, entrepreneur, and educator. The exhibit features designs from his fashion collections, including luxury denim brand, PRPS, carried by retailers such as Barney’s and Bergdorf Goodman and worn by celebrities from Jay-Z to David Beckham. One eye-catching piece was a denim jacket lined with graphic prints of movie stars, including Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, wearing Lee jeans in their film roles. These depictions helped turn denim into a fashion staple rather than utilitarian workwear. Also on view are athletic jersey designs that Mr. Harrell developed, as part of an international collaboration with Nike.
For more about the Art & Design Department, click here.
Athletics Highlights
D-E’s new sports season is in high gear for our student athletes! Fall 2026 teams include Cross Country, Field Hockey, Girls Tennis, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, and Volleyball. The Upper School began preseason in mid-August and our Middle School Teams are now off and running. The teams play their home games at Graham Field, Solomon Field, and the gyms in Modell’s Sports Complex. Catch the Bulldogs on-campus and away for moments that D-Efine grit and perseverance…nail biting finishes…and more! Go Bulldogs!
For D-E Athletics’ game schedules, core values, and more, click here.
Clubs & Activities Highlights
The recent Upper School Clubs & Activities Fair showcased the dozens of opportunities for co-curricular involvement both on-campus at D-E and beyond. Upper School students were invited to engage in clubs including Discover Medicine, East Asian Affinity Group, Gender Sexuality Awareness, Jazz Rock, Science Olympiad, Women in STEM Education (WISE), and so much more.
For more about School Life click here:
Traditions Highlights
Timeless traditions abound at D-E, and this time of year is no exception! The D-E Parents’ Association (PA) hosted their annual “Welcome Back to School” Barbecue on Leggett Field that drew a strong turnout and high engagement from across the D-E community! This year’s event included a bubble artist performance, a fire truck to explore on campus, a scavenger hunt, an interactive DJ, inflatable slides, yard games, a photo booth, as well as hot dogs, sandwiches, and cool treats. Ace the Bulldog, our D-E mascot, even made a special appearance. Many thanks to the PA for bringing our community together and helping to set the tone for another wonderful school year!
For more about D-E’s Welcome Back Barbecue, click here.
Discover All That Dwight-Englewood School Has to Offer
OPEN HOUSE October 25, 2026
Our admissions season has begun! 🎉
Join us for an open house, tour our 45+ acre campus just moments from the GW Bridge, and hear from our admissions team, students, Head of School, faculty, and principals across Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools.
The time is now to begin your journey at Dwight-Englewood School!
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