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Marjuan Canady: Tony Nominee & Awards Ceremony Speaker
We are thrilled to announce the keynote speaker for the 2024 Senior Awards Ceremony: Marjuan Canady! Marjuan, an Ellington Alum (Class of...
May 13, 2024


Voices in Motion: Remember The Time 2/23 & 2/24
View the Electric Ellington Energy here! Superstars in the making!!!
Feb 13, 2024


Lockdown & Shelter In Place Drills
Dear DESA Staff, Students, and Community Stakeholders, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to provide a reminder and important...
Feb 13, 2024


Restrictions: Open Drinks and Ice Cubes
Greetings to all members of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts community, including staff, students, faculty, parents, and...
Feb 5, 2024


SHADE Meetings: Every 4th Weds at 6:30 pm
The School Home Association of Duke Ellington (SHADE) supports the educational and artistic mission of the students, faculty and...
Jan 24, 2024




DESA Homecoming Dance: 11/3
🌟 DUKE ELLINGTON HOMECOMING DANCE 2023 🌟 📽️ RED CARPET READY: ELLINGTON IN HOLLYWOOD 📽️ Join us for an unforgettable evening at the...
Oct 30, 2023


Day of Wellness featuring Alumnus Dave Chappelle
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dave Chappelle and his team for being apart of our Day of Wellness on October 27. At Duke, we place...
Oct 30, 2023


Lamman Rucker Brings "Just Heal Bro" to DESA
Thank you to our esteemed Theatre alumnus, Lamman Rucker, and his colleagues, Jay Barnett and Lawerence Adjah, for bringing their "Just...
Oct 16, 2023




Calling All Seniors (& their parents)! 10/16 12PM
During the day on October 16, the senior class will meet in the Theater at 12:00 PM for our monthly meeting. That evening, at 6:30 PM, we...
Oct 10, 2023






Policies & Protocols: Covid, Dress & Attendance
School Year 23-24 Covid Protocol As the public health emergency is lifted, COVID-19 is now treated the same as any other communicable...
Oct 10, 2023


Homecoming Spirit Week 10/30-11/3
You asked for it, and we're bringing it to you! Homecoming 2023 - DESA style. Please see below for student Spirit Week themes,...
Oct 10, 2023


C.A.M.P. Young Artists Entrepreneur Workshop
The Cinematic Arts and Media Production Department at Duke Ellington School of the Arts will host a three-hour educational seminar on...
Aug 23, 2023


ELLINGTON FUND SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2023
The Ellington Fund is an all-volunteer board of directors that raises over $1.5 million dollars for DESA each year. It also awards over...
Jun 20, 2023
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