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Mask on or off?

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Photo by Andreale Mitchell '23: CDC's Germ Poster In Derby High Schools nurse's office. By Andreale Mitchell ' 23 Remember the time when we had to wear a mask to enter certain establishments? Having to stand 6 feet apart from people in your community as if breathing next to them would cause the black plague … Continue reading Mask on or off?

You no longer have to be absent with Mr. Stanley

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Photo by Andreale Mitchell '23: John Stanley on a Zoom meeting with a remote student. By Andreale Mitchell '23 Have you ever woken up late and missed your bus, caught a cold, or experienced something that prohibited you from attending school? If so, you no longer need to worry; Derby High school has introduced remote … Continue reading You no longer have to be absent with Mr. Stanley

Applause for the new quarterly assembly

January 11, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Photo by Kevin Daly: DHS students pay close attention and applaud their peers and DHS staff at the Q1 Recognition Celebration Assembly. By Raelynn Harris '25 The Q1 Recognition Celebration assembly took place on Friday, December 16, 2022, as a way to recognize staff and students for their great work around the school in the … Continue reading Applause for the new quarterly assembly

A Soldier’s Play gets audiences thinking

January 10, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

Photos by Jen Olson: The ending of A Soldier's Play provided an especially striking image of patriotism -- flags draped over soldier's beds. By Vincent Trinh '25 On Sunday, December 10, Derby High School took a field trip to the Shubert Theater in New Haven to see A Soldier’s Play: a classic, life-filled performance that … Continue reading A Soldier’s Play gets audiences thinking

ASSEMBLY: Adjusted advisory schedule – January 13, 2023

January 10, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – January 16, 2023

January 10, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

MIDTERM EXAMS: Adjusted class schedule – January 23, 2023 through January 27, 2023

January 10, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

EARLY DISMISSAL: Staff Professional Development – February 1, 2023

January 10, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

REPORT CARDS: Sent home in the mail – February 3, 2023

January 10, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

VALENTINE’S DAY: Buy gifts at lunch! – February 13, 2023

January 10, 2023 ~ theraiderpress

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Announcements
  • NO SCHOOL Friday, April 3, 2026 – Good Friday!March 12, 2026
  • Pi-Day Pep Pep Rally – Friday, March 13, 2026March 12, 2026
  • SAT DAY – Wednesday, March 18, 2026March 12, 2026
News
  • Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate the women who raised usMay 21, 2026
  • Derby High School Rotary spends the afternoon cleaning up DerbyMay 21, 2026
  • DHS students job-shadow at Griffin Hospital to experience the healthcare world May 21, 2026
Opinion
  • “Waves” shows how life can change in a single moment May 21, 2026
  • Gone too far, or artistically realistic? “The Drama” faces backlash over odd, harsh themesMay 21, 2026
  • Silver Sands Pizza makes a great pieMay 21, 2026
Sports/Clubs
  • Derby High School Rotary spends the afternoon cleaning up DerbyMay 21, 2026
  • The Derby High School Track and Field team travels to NYC track nightMay 19, 2026
  • The Derby baseball and softball Pink Games versus Ansonia help benefit Griffin HospitalMay 19, 2026
Features/Profiles
  • Budgeting, bills, and basics: is this class worth it?March 12, 2026
  • What’s behind North’s unique and trendy fashion styleMarch 10, 2026
  • Kevin Daly shows the positive aspects of being an art teacher January 7, 2026
Arts/Culture
  • Gone too far, or artistically realistic? “The Drama” faces backlash over odd, harsh themesMay 21, 2026
  • Justin Bieber’s performance surprises fans at CoachellaMay 14, 2026
  • “Bugonia” may have an imposterMarch 19, 2026

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