Photo by Kaelyn Dimartino '25: The boys basketball scrimmage against O'Brien Tech. By Kaelyn Dimartino '25 This year, Derby High School boys’ basketball starts fresh with a new beginning. There is new leadership including DHS finance teacher Robert Swierbitowicz as head coach, assistant coach James Brown, and volunteer coach Shane Swierbitowicz. Swierbitowicz expressed that it … Continue reading Boys’ basketball heading towards a fresh start

Photo by Horatio Glover '26: Derby wrestlers practicing top and bottom during practice. By Horatio Glover '26 "I’ll coach one kid, two kids, 30 kids, whatever it is,’’ says Derby’s Athletic Hall Of Fame Coach Walter ‘’Buster’’ Jadach. Buster has been coaching the Derby High School wrestling program for 48 years, ever since he took … Continue reading With DHS wrestling tradition comes new responsibility 

Photo courtesy of CT Insider: Derby High School football has experienced some frustration when there is not one consistent trainer.  By Gianna Akter '25 On September 27, 2023, Derby High School’s former athletic trainer, Dan Perillo, had his last day with the DHS family, leaving due to his contracting service. Since then, DHS student athletes … Continue reading Inconsistency in athletic trainer position causes difficulties for student athletes 

Photo by Jennifer Moffat: Derby's 2023 powderpuff team. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 The annual Derby vs. Shelton powderpuff game happened on Tuesday, November 21st. This is Derby's second time competing and beating Shelton in a powderpuff game. The Derby powderpuff team annihilated the Shelton Gales with a score of 30-6.  Powderpuff is a girl's flag … Continue reading Powderpuff continues their winning streak

Image courtesy of Derby Running Club Facebook pageBy Gianna Akter '25 The cross country season will officially come to an end with the CIAC Class S Championships on Saturday, October 28, 2023, and Friday, November 03, 2023. Joe Musante, head coach of the cross country team, and Ryan Adams, coach of the cross country team, … Continue reading Cross Country has a spectacular 2023 season

Image from Jen Moffat: The Derby, Oxford, Holy Cross wrestling singlet. By Kaelyn Dimartino '25 Derby High School offers a total of twelve sports. Compared to other schools in the area, this is a relatively small amount, but even though Derby does not have as many sports as other schools do, there is still an … Continue reading DHS students have other opportunities to play sports

Photo by Jaylynn Donaldson '25: Step team gets ready for prep rally preformances. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 DHS Step team lacks money for uniforms, not because of discrimination but because of their club status. However, the team wants more money funded to them because of their dedication to Derby High School. A way the team … Continue reading DHS Step team clarifies funding questions

Photo by Aniyah Rogers '25: Robert Sweirbitowicz is ready for the season with his new custom sneakers. By Xa'riyah Mitchell '25 DHS has announced that Robert Sweirbitowicz has been named head varsity basketball coach for the 2023-2024 season. The team is excited to see where this season is headed with Sweirbitowicz by their side.    Sweirbitowicz … Continue reading DHS Basketball team welcomes new coach

Photo by Linda Gray: Volleyball sisters about to play. By Aeriana Smith '25 This year DHS welcomes the first official volleyball team to ever exist in the Derby region. The Derby Volleyball girls are coming in strong and determined for every play that comes their way this season, including their first win for JV against … Continue reading DHS Volleyball meets the excitement and challenges of a first year team