Photo by Faith Gallishaw ‘25: Derby High School yearbooks throughout the years. By Faith Gallishaw '25 Derby’s 350th birthday is coming up on May 13, 2025. The community is very excited to celebrate how far this small town has developed since its inception.  Downtown Derby was originally named, “Birmingham Borough,” and East Derby was named … Continue reading Derby’s 350th birthday calls for celebration

Image from Vecteezy: Valentine's Day brought roses to DHS.  By Allison Ortega-Benites '26 Feb. 14 is a special day for many people around the world. It's a day that is dedicated to spending time with your loved ones. This day is not only for romantic relationships but also for friendships. The Derby High School Spanish … Continue reading DHS Spanish club spreads love by hosting a special fundraiser

Image courtesy of Southern Connecticut State University: SCSU's main quad. By Shaliyah Howell '25 Derby High School students recently took a campus tour of Southern Connecticut University to learn what a day in the life of a college student is like. They walked around campus, sat in on presentations, and learned a lot about the … Continue reading Derby High School students take an exciting campus tour at Southern Connecticut State University

Photo by Emma DeSanty '25: Students Emma Hyder '25 and Cassie Silkoff '25 study hard for their upcoming midterms. By Emma DeSanty '25 While some, like Nedaat Masiat ‘26, think it’s just “one test that’s worth a big grade”  others, like Emma Hyder ‘25, think it is “valuable for teachers and admin, and a wake … Continue reading Midterm madness overtakes Derby High School

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