Photo from @_msborges_ on Twitter: the 2022-2023 powderpuff team prepares for victory. By Faith Anderson '25 The DHS girls powderpuff team brought home a win after their 5th annual game against Shelton High on November 18, 2022. The game ended with a score of 35-26, with Kylin Santamaria ‘24 named as MVP after scoring three … Continue reading DHS triumphs at 5th annual powderpuff game

Photo by Jennifer Gregory: The 2022 Derby girls' soccer team. By Faith Anderson '25 There are many positive words and thoughts about this year's girls' soccer teams as a whole. Despite the team's losses during the season, they continue to strive after their games and focus on working towards bettering themselves, and their strategies on … Continue reading DHS girls’ soccer bonds on and off the field

Photo from LIfeTouch Photography: DHS football team working together on the field. By Sophia Brunetti '23 & Azariah Smith '23 On Sept. 16, 2022, Derby High School had its first home football game against Waterbury Career Academy, losing 55-12. Despite the disappointment of the loss, they had their first two touchdowns of the season.  To … Continue reading Derby High School football loses their first home game

Photo by Cassie Silkoff '25: The cross country girls prepare to run at NVLs. By Sophia Brunetti '23 *An update to this article has been posted at the bottom of the page. Students and parents were on the edge of their seats for the NVL”s - Naugatuck Valley League - Championship on October 19th, followed … Continue reading DHS cross country team has strong and fulfilling season

Photo by Lynnette Martinez '25: The DHS girls' volleyball team after a recent win. By Jan Brito '23 At Derby High School there is a new volleyball club for girls with approximately 14 participants. This club was started this year by student Brianna Kling ‘25 along with Lynnette Martinez ‘25. Practices regularly take place at … Continue reading Girl’s volleyball club unknown but fun

Photo by Azariah Smith '23: Black-out poems created by the writing club. By Azariah Smith '23, Sophia Brunetti '23, and Raelynn Harris '25 On Tuesday, October 18th, and Thursday, October 20th, clubs rolled out at Derby High School. Clubs were chosen by students through a website customized by guidance counselor Kimberly Petrafesa. Clubs started in … Continue reading Twenty-five clubs roll out at DHS

Photo by Jan Brito: The Derby boys' soccer team played on a beautiful fall evening. By Jan Brito The Derby boys' soccer team went up against the Saint Paul boys' soccer team on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 pm at home. The Derby team lost 5-0 but held a strong defense and played with a … Continue reading Derby boy’s soccer team loses to Saint Paul