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 

Photo By : Gabrielle Delgado Derby High Schools PBIS coach By: Andreale Mitchell R-E- S- P- E- C-T Whas does it really mean to Derby High School? The Raider Respect program was created by Derby High School's leadership team. This program was created in attempts to “ support and encourage” behavior , says Gabrielle Delgado, … Continue reading What is Derby High School’s new “Raider Respect” system?

Photo from cookieandkate.com: Jan sauce is modeled after Peruvian hot sauce. By Jan Brito '23 Derby High School offers excellent teachers, great school work, a comfortable school environment, and comprehensive administrators. There is, however, a problem I spotted in the cafeteria. After class one day, I walked down to the cafeteria and got my lunch, … Continue reading Spicy Jan sauce heats up the cafeteria 

Photo by Rebecca Bell: Student council members 2022-2023. By Raelynn Harris '25 DHS student council has always been an important organization in the school’s community. Events, raffle donations, and fundraisers for clubs and class trips are put together by the elected officials and student council members with the student body’s best interests in mind. The … Continue reading Student council is a prominent and positive organization in DHS

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