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

Photo by the class of '23 senior advisors: Class of '23 shows off their school spirit before a pep rally. By Sophia Brunetti '23 & Azariah Smith '23 We asked a diverse group of Derby High School seniors a series of questions about their experience at DHS and their perspectives on graduating. Here in this … Continue reading 10 seniors discuss past, present, and future

Photo from Go2Tutors.com: The Derby school community has different takes on the mascot. Is it offensive, or not? By The Raider Press staff “Respect our name,” says Chief Richard Velky, head of the Schaghticoke tribal nation (pronounced SKAT-i-kohk), which originated in the Derby area centuries before the state of Connecticut even existed. Does our school … Continue reading Is it “Raider Respect” or “Raider Disrespect?” The Raider Press investigates school mascot

Photo by Mekhi Wright '23: Mr. Hogan creating a new assignment for his classes. By Mekhi Wright '23 Currently, Derby High School offers extra courses to students who are interested in taking science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The additional business and technology classes that are offered here are Banking and Budgeting, Credit and Insurance, … Continue reading What you should know about DHS business and technology classes