By Krystal Torres '25 All photos by Krystal Torres '25 Classroom decoration matters. Decoration anywhere inside a school building matters. Classroom decoration, however, is most important. This is because of all the benefits that come with it, such as a positive impact on student-teacher relationships, how comfortable and safe students feel in the classroom, the … Continue reading Classroom decorations have a strong effect on students

Photo by Rebecca Bell: The flyer that announced spirit week themes. By Krystal Torres '25 One of the weeks that DHS students look forward to the most is Spirit Week. DHS wrapped up another spirit week and Homecoming pep rally on Oct. 23-27. The five themes for spirit week were surfers vs. bikers, identity theft, … Continue reading DHS wraps up another successful spirit week

Photo courtesy of Lifetouch; Jessica Gerkens '24 Derby High School's president. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 Every year, Derby High School fills its hallways with posters of students running for positions in the student council. Students are welcome to run for the student council board, class representatives, or a participating student council member. Derby High School … Continue reading Student Council elections require perspective and leadership skills

Photo by Jessica Yanes: The journalism class at Southern Connecticut State University. By Horatio Glover '26 Derby High School students have the opportunity to participate in field trips through different classes at various times throughout the year. The purpose of field trips is to allow students to get out of the building and explore new … Continue reading Derby High School values exciting field trips 

By Kaelyn DiMartino '25 Here at Derby High School, there are four new teachers and a new school nurse for the 2023-2024 school year. The Raider Press interviewed each new teacher and are excited to share the information about them with the Derby community.  Photo by Kaelyn Dimartino '25: Sara Sicona, new DHS art teacher. … Continue reading Derby High School welcomes talented new teachers 

Image courtesy of http://www.schoolstatefinance.org: A breakdown of school funding from the state.  By Kristian Fearon '25At DHS, it is a common misconception that the school has control over all its funds and that those funds are being used for the wrong reasons. The truth of the matter is that the school gets most of its … Continue reading DHS community approves of school funding use but seeks improvement

By: Azariah Smith'23 and Sophia Brunetti '23 Students and staff gather at the Oak Lane Country Club in Woodbridge, CT on May 12th for the 2023 junior/senior prom. Photos courtesy of Lifetouch, Azariah Smith '23, Sophia Brunetti '23, Arya Patel '23, Logan Burke '23, and Alysa Cayer-McCarthy '23. We just want to say a big … Continue reading Bomb photos of Prom ’23

Photo by Jessie Yanes: Reviewing newspaper articles for ideas. By Andreale Mitchell '23 I hate writing. “Hate”  is a strong word, so maybe I’ll say I despise or loathe it. No matter which way I put it, however, I don't like it.  Throughout my life, I've been put in classes and situations where writing is … Continue reading What journalism has taught me

Photo courtesy of DHS Twitter: DHS student at the table for The Golden Baker. Photo courtesy of DHS Twitter: DHS students at the Army table. Photo courtesy of DHS TWitter: DHS students gathered at an education table. By Raelynn Harris '25 Derby High School welcomed a variety of participants for the most recent career fair … Continue reading Twenty-one career fair guests help DHS students think about their futures