Photo by Sofia Rudus '26: DHS teacher Kyle McGinnis explains an assignment to student Dontae Epps '28. By Sofia Rudus '26 This year, the DHS has welcomed two new teachers: Kyle McGinnis and Johnathan Juliano. McGinnis works with RAISE students, and Juliano works with freshmen. Their unique prior experiences and goals have helped them transition … Continue reading DHS spotlights two new teachers of underclassmen
Photo by Rebecca Bell: First ever DHS homecoming court stands for photo. By Emma Hyder '25 On Saturday October 12th, Derby High School put on a well-attended homecoming dance following their annual spirit week, and for the first time ever a homecoming court was elected. Homecoming court is something fun the student council has wanted … Continue reading DHS hosts homecoming dance with a first time homecoming court
Photo by Vincent Trinh '25: current DHS Band teacher Nick Ruel instructs his band with enthusiasm. By Vincent Trinh '25 Geoffry Brookes is no longer the band teacher for DHS. A new music teacher started at the beginning of the 2024 school year, but he left after two short days. Up until now, DHS has … Continue reading Two band teacher departures leaves substitute teachers spread thin
Photo by Alison Echeverria-Soto '26: Nick Ruel, new music teacher. By Alison Echeverria-Soto '26 On Oct. 7, 2024, Derby High School introduced a new teacher to the music department. Nick Ruel has taught in different districts for the past 5 years. He has taught Middle School band, choir, and high school marching band. Now at … Continue reading New addition a welcome part of DHS music department
Photos by Shaliyah Howell '25: Students Krystal Torres '25 and Xa'riyah Mitchell '25. By Shaliyah Howell '25 Throwback Thursday was a highly participatory day during DHS’s Oct. 2024 Spirit Week. Everyone dresses up in outfits from past decades, making the day fun and nostalgic! Some may say this was a great way to celebrate how … Continue reading Derby High School goes down a journey of memory lane
Photo by Tony Damato: The front row of the DHS concert band is captured putting their all into the performance. By Gianna Akter '25 On March 13, 2024, The DHS Spring Concert took place; this concert featured the DHS band and chorus, with a few students performing their own solos. Students showcased the hard work … Continue reading The DHS music department presents a captivating spring concert
By Kristian Fearon '25 This year's talent show was held on March 12, 2024, and was a hit with a multitude of musical acts like singing, dancing, and playing instruments. This year’s talent show had the audience excited and engaged, consisted of performers from each class, and was a show of talents to remember. Photo … Continue reading Derby High School’s 3rd annual talent show showcases musical talent
By Horatio Glover '26 ‘’I'm really upset.’’ ‘’They should bring them back.’’ ‘’I feel really sad, I used to buy cookies everyday.’’ These are just a few complaints from DHS students about the removal of cookies during the lunch periods. Around a quarter of the way through Derby’s school year, one of its favorite snacks … Continue reading Cookies taken away; students crumbling
Photo courtesy of Ray Coplin: Class of 2024's Top 10 students. By Madeline Zavala '24 Click the following link to interact with the article: https://derbytop10.carrd.co/
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