Photo by Horatio Glover '26 : A report of who got McTeacher Night announcement. By Horatio Glover '26 Staying informed about school updates has just gotten easier. The School Messenger service, a trusted communication that’s been used by Derby Public Schools for the past 15 years, now includes text messaging as a new way to … Continue reading Messenger now sends text alerts to improve parent communication
Photo from MunsonsChocolates.com: Buy your chocolate bunnies from a STUCO member today! By Emma Hyder '25 Every year from February to March, the DHS Student Council rounds up their members and gets the chocolate bunny sale going. This is a hit fundraiser every year for Student Council as the students fight for a prize that … Continue reading The Easter bunny is comin’ to town
Photo from LincolnTech.edu: The main building on the Lincoln Tech Campus. By Jayla Anderson '26 On Jan. 14, Derby High School was invited to take a tour of Lincoln Technical Institution’s beautiful campus in Shelton, Connecticut. Eleventh and twelfth-grade students were introduced to alternative career paths away from the traditional college route. There are many … Continue reading Derby High School students explore opportunities on Lincoln Technical Institution tour
Photo by Sofia Rudus ‘26: DHS actors practice their choreography. By Sara Poric '26 The much-anticipated "High School Musical" will happen on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. Tickets are $10, so be sure to get them when you can for a fun night out. Leads include Joseph Izquierdo ‘25 playing Troy Bolton, Vanessa … Continue reading DHS prepares for a dynamic performance of High School Musical
Photo courtesy of Superciao Tours: The information brochure given to Derby High School's attending families. By Cassie Silkoff '25 The Derby High School 2025 Italy trip planned for the duration of spring break has been in the works for quite some time now; notably since December of 2023. Italian teacher Hunter Sigona has tirelessly put … Continue reading Gelato, gondolas, and a countdown: Italy awaits
Photo by Hunter Sigona: Colton Shields ‘27, Jayden Cooper ‘27, Jake Lebel ‘27 and Luca Ventimiglia ‘27 serve pasta to guests. By Nedaat Masiat '26 The Italian Honor Society at DHS recently held its second annual pasta dinner fundraiser in conjunction with the student council, bringing together students, families, and faculty for an evening of … Continue reading Pasta brings together Italian Honor Society and Student Council
Photo courtesy of Jessika Harkay: Jessika Harkay is a 24 year old rising reporter for educational journalism. By Sofia Rudus '26 Before Thanksgiving break on Nov. 26, Jessika Harkay, a journalist from the CT Mirror, came to the journalism class at DHS to share about her work and life as a reporter. The class was … Continue reading Jessika Harkay, a visiting reporter, inspires young DHS journalists
Photo by Lifetouch: Adriana Duarte '27 had a great retake. By Faith Gallishaw '25 Picture retakes came to DHS on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and those who had not taken a photo or did not like theirs had the opportunity to take a new one. Many students at DHS have dramatic reactions to their photos and … Continue reading Students at Derby High School get their pictures retaken
By Spencer Butterworth, Jonathan the husky statue made in 1995 By Alison Echeverria-Soto'26 On Nov. 20, 2024, Derby High School (DHS) students were granted a spot for a full two-hour tour of the UConn Storrs campus. This included one hour to see the campus and another hour to eat in the dining hall. Around 30 … Continue reading UConn Storrs offers a tour to DHS students
Photo by Jenaiya Mena ‘26: Underclassmen students vs. teachers in a volleyball game. By Allison Ortega-Benites '26 On Nov. 27, 2024, Derby High School hosted a Thanksgiving pep rally for students and teachers. This pep rally was a fun event where students had the opportunity to play in a volleyball game. This was something that … Continue reading Volleyball players shine at 2024 Thanksgiving Pep Rally
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