Photo by Nedaat Masiat ‘26: Brianna Fernandez ‘28 forgets her CollegeBoard password, so she can’t sign in to BlueBook to take her AP exam. By Nedaat Masiat '26 Advanced Placement exam season is upon us! Derby High School students have the opportunity to take 10 different AP courses: AP Psychology, AP Seminar, AP Language and … Continue reading AP exams are FINALLY over
Photo taken by UConn tour guide By Shirley Diglio-Guerrette '27 When I visited University of Connecticut, on a school field trip on May 7th, I was truly astonished by how beautiful the campus was. Everywhere I looked, there were impressive buildings, green spaces, and students enjoying the welcoming atmosphere. The campus felt lively, friendly, and … Continue reading Derby High School takes over UConn
Photo from @studentcouncilatdhs Instagram page Brianna Fernandez '28 Derby High School's prom this year was a huge success, marked by a perfect evening. It was held on May 8, 2026, at Grassy Hill Country Club, located at 441 Clark Lane in Orange, Connecticut. The prom location, with its masquerade theme, provided a breathtaking, mysterious atmosphere … Continue reading Derby High School’s 2026 prom proved to be a night to remember
Photo taken by Mianna Burke '28: Athletes and spectators at ICAHN STADIUM By Mianna Burke '28 The Derby High School Track and Field team recently traveled to Harlem, New York, to take part in NYC Track Night, an exciting and high-energy event that brought together athletes from across the region. For many DHS athletes, this … Continue reading The Derby High School Track and Field team travels to NYC track night
Photo by Brianna Fernandez '27: Outside of Urban Air Adventure Park Fantasy Aponte '28 After an unforgettable night of dancing, laughter, and celebration, Derby High School’s Class of 2026 and 2027 kept the fun going at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park in Orange, Connecticut, for their after‑prom event. Students arrived around 11:30 p.m. and … Continue reading The students of Derby High School continue their fun at Urban Air after prom
Photo by Anthony Mullin: Baseball Head Coach Swierb talking to his infielders during a timeout. By: Brooklyn Fernandez '26 On April 17, your Derby High School Baseball team faced off against the town rival Ansonia. It was the Pink game for the schools, which is a game to raise money and awareness for breast cancer. … Continue reading The Derby baseball and softball Pink Games versus Ansonia help benefit Griffin Hospital
Image from: The Hollywood Reporter Website By: Mianna Burke '28 For over 60 years, Spider-Man has remained one of the most relatable superheroes ever created. Introduced by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, Peter Parker wasn’t a billionaire or anyone special; he was just a regular teenager dealing with everyday problems. Over time, though, his story … Continue reading “Spider Man: Brand New Day” opens the door to a bold new chapter for Peter Parker
Photo from Columbia Pictures: Vada and Thomas J. sit together, showing how simple and safe childhood feels before everything changes By Lazarae Delvalle ’26 The movie "My Girl" is a coming of age drama that starts off feeling simple but slowly turns into something much more emotional and unforgettable. It follows Vada Sultenfuss, a young … Continue reading “My Girl” shows how growing up can change everything in a way you’re not ready for
Photo by Lazarae Delvalle '26: Alison Echeverria '26 is talking to the National Guard thinking of enlisiting. By: Alison Echeverria Soto '26 On April 30, 2026, Derby High School had its annual Career Fair located in the gymnasium, bringing together local businesses, colleges, and professionals to connect with students. The event aimed to help students … Continue reading Dozens of futures were inside of Derby High School’s gym during the Career Fair
Photo from abcnews.com: Justin Bieber singing at Coachella Brianna Fernandez '28 The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was celebrated in Indio, California, on April 10-12 and April 17-19. Justin Bieber was a headliner and surprised fans by performing on both April 11 and April 18. This marked Bieber’s return to the stage after … Continue reading Justin Bieber’s performance surprises fans at Coachella
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