Photo by Za’niyah Russell: During Q1 of senior night By Za’niyah Russell Under the Friday night lights, Derby High School’s seniors took the field for the last time, falling to St. Paul 21-14 in an emotional Senior Night game at 7 p.m. The night honored years of hard work, leadership, and family support, marking a … Continue reading Class of 2026 takes the home field one last time
Photo From: Rachel's Challenge - Awake the Learner Rachel's Challenge is a program that was created in memory of Rachel Joy Scott who was a victim of the Columbine High school shooting in 1999. Before she was killed, Rachel kept a notebook in which she talked about the ways she hoped to change the world. … Continue reading Rachel’s Challenge inspires students to choose kindness
Image taken by Matthew Nicolari: Indoor track boys achieving runner ups for Class S State championships By Mianna Burke '28 With winter settling in, Derby High School's indoor track team is excited to begin its season on Dec. 4. As the weather turns colder, the energy from Derby High School's indoor track team raises and … Continue reading Student athletes and indoor track coach are excited for this upcoming indoor track season
Photo by Nedaat Masiat ‘26: This turkey in the senior lounge is waiting for canned goods! By Nedaat Masiat '26 Our school’s chapter of the National Honor Society demonstrated the power of service and unity through its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, which wrapped up on Nov. 20. The event, held throughout November, invited students, staff, … Continue reading NHS food drive puts the “unity” in community
Photo by Kobe Detvongsa ‘26: Senior homecoming king Quincy Carter ‘26stands with Italian teacher Hunter Sigona in Derby High School gymnasium. By Brianna Fernandez This year’s homecoming theme, “A Night in Paris,” brought our school a little taste of France. Under the sparkling lights, students and staff enjoyed this school event, held outside of the … Continue reading Derby High School’s Homecoming brings unity, excitement and lasting memories
Photo by Ava Umpierre ‘27: 2nd Place winners Mounir Elias ‘27 and Carlos Bolanos ‘29 performing Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle “The energy was electrifying,” said 3rd place winner Leonardo Soares ‘27. The DHS auditorium was packed with family, students, and contestants for Derby High School’s 8th annual lip-sync battle, a yearly … Continue reading Derby High School has an exciting 8th annual lip sync battle
Image from DHS Newsletter: Brianna Hubbard '26 designed this year's winning t-shirt. By Za'niyah Russell '27 DHS proudly participated in this year's Pink-Out t-shirt design contest organized by the Future Business Leaders of America. School-wide voting took place on Sept. 16, 2025 to determine this year's winner, demonstrating the spirit of community. The contest connected … Continue reading Derby High t-shirt contest inspires unity for breast cancer awareness
Photo by Za'niyah Russell '27: Members of the Thrift Shop club work on organizing the hundreds of items donated to the store. By Za'niyah Rusell '27 A student-run thrift shop organized by DHS Special Education teacher Shelly Sheridan and DHS social worker Nichole McKitty is coming to Derby High School on Oct. 17, 2025, giving … Continue reading Student-run thrift shop aims to help peers while promoting sustainability
Image from DHS Newsletter: DHS 2025-2026 election results introduce the new executive board and class representatives for this upcoming school year. By Mianna Burke '28 Derby High School recently concluded its student council executive board elections with 18 candidates on Sept. 19, 2025, with Lazare Delvalle ‘26, Souzveen Mekael ‘26, Sophie Mraz ‘26 and Nedaat … Continue reading DHS elects student council executive board and class representatives
Photo by Jeniffer Olson: Kasey Greene ‘29, Emely Gutarra ‘29, Jaelynn Dwyer ‘29, and Hartford University representative. Students were learning about Hartford University during the college fair. By Fantasy Aponte '28 Derby High School students entered the gymnasium with excitement for the first college fair of the 2025 school year. The event was open to … Continue reading Derby High School hosts 2025 college fair
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