Photo from Flickr.com: Presidential candidate Kamala Harris lost her bid for election. By Shaliyah Howell '25 On Nov. 5, 2024, people across the U.S. voted in an election that changed everything. With big issues like education, climate change, and jobs on their minds, voters decided to shake up our world. Everything could be very different … Continue reading 2025 presidential election sends country in a different direction
Photo by Allison Ortega-Benites : DHS CLC goes around the school dropping off teacher's orders. By Allison Ortega-Benites '26 At Derby High School, the coffee cart is run by students in the CLC classroom. This small yet important feature at this school not only serves delicious drinks but also spreads happiness to the teachers around … Continue reading CLC Coffee Cart returns to Derby High School hallways
Photo by Gavin Lagliva '26: Students do push-ups for rewards at the US Navy booth. By Adriana Duarte '27 On Oct. 9, 2024, Derby High School held its annual College Fair for grades 9-12. It was a modified schedule for students, who were able to visit all booths set up in the gym that had … Continue reading DHS holds its annual college fair
Photo by Jayla Anderson '26: Attendance monitor Jamie Bartone watching cameras around the school. By Jayla Anderson '26 The 2024-2025 school year has been a challenging year for schools all around the nation. Due to violence as well as threats of violence made by many individuals even as close as our neighboring town Ansonia, school … Continue reading Derby High School works hard to ensure safety amidst a worrying year
Photo by Sara Poric '26: DHS librarian Amy Reilly posing with posters of Halloween events. By Sara Poric '26 There are four events currently happening in the Derby High School library. For the month of Oct., the library is hosting a Two Sentence Scary Story Contest, a Ghost Scavenger Hunt, and a Halloween ISpy. Puzzles … Continue reading Librarian brings DHS library to life with electrifying Halloween events
Photo courtesy of IStock.com: Derby High School is becoming a more diverse place with different cultures. By Faith Gallishaw '25 There has been an increase in Spanish-speaking students at DHS this year. New students are from different countries such as Guatemala, and Columbia. John Stanley teaches English language learner (ELL) students, and co-teaches in English … Continue reading New students bring diversity to Derby High School
Photo by Allison Ortega-Benites '26: Derby High School lunch staff. By Allison Ortega-Benites '26 For years, school food programs have gained attention for promoting healthier eating habits for students. Offering a mix of hot and cold food options has become an important way to meet students’ nutritional needs and preferences. DHS serves hot and cold … Continue reading The new hot and cold food menu is firing up DHS
Photo by Quinlan Gray '25: Skylah Clarke ’28 dressed to impress with her western themed outfit. By Quinlan Gray '25 On Wednesday, Oct. 9, students at Derby High School took part in spirit week. On Wednesday, the theme was “Country Club vs. Western Wednesday.” For this theme, students and teachers around DHS were able to … Continue reading DHS students throw down during “Country Club vs. Western Wednesday”
Photo by Julissa Flores '25: Students working on work during the advisory period. By Julissa Flores '25 Changes have been made to the Derby High School schedule this year, moving advisory from 7:30am to between periods 3 and 4. From an administrative point of view, advisory was moved to give kids a break in the … Continue reading Advisory schedule changes, new adjustments have mixed reactions
Photo by Hailey Cartegena '26: Aliyah Morales and Chelsea Ayala '25 in the school spirit matching for twin day. By Jayla Anderson '26 On Tuesday Oct. 8 Derby High School students dressed up in matching outfits with a peer for twin day, a very popular spirit week theme here for many years. Student Body President … Continue reading Derby High School celebrates twin day with double the spirit
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