Photo by Za'niyah Russell '27: Members of the Thrift Shop club work on organizing the hundreds of items donated to the store. By Za'niyah Rusell '27 A student-run thrift shop organized by DHS Special Education teacher Shelly Sheridan and DHS social worker Nichole McKitty is coming to Derby High School on Oct. 17, 2025, giving … Continue reading Student-run thrift shop aims to help peers while promoting sustainability
Image from DHS Newsletter: DHS 2025-2026 election results introduce the new executive board and class representatives for this upcoming school year. By Mianna Burke '28 Derby High School recently concluded its student council executive board elections with 18 candidates on Sept. 19, 2025, with Lazare Delvalle ‘26, Souzveen Mekael ‘26, Sophie Mraz ‘26 and Nedaat … Continue reading DHS elects student council executive board and class representatives
Photo by Mianna Burke '28: Derby High School's "One hand, Many nations" cultural art work showing the last names of students who are part of the cultures shown on the hand for Hispanic Heritage Month. By Mianna Burke '28 Derby High School is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, showcasing the … Continue reading DHS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with sales, art, and more
Photo by Jeniffer Olson: Kasey Greene ‘29, Emely Gutarra ‘29, Jaelynn Dwyer ‘29, and Hartford University representative. Students were learning about Hartford University during the college fair. By Fantasy Aponte '28 Derby High School students entered the gymnasium with excitement for the first college fair of the 2025 school year. The event was open to … Continue reading Derby High School hosts 2025 college fair
Photo from DHS 9/21/25 Newsletter: Student Council Executive Board, Lazarae Delvalle ‘26, Souzveen Mekael ‘26, Sophie Mraz ‘26, Nedaat Masiat ‘26. By Brooklyn Fernandez '26 Recently, on Sept. 19, 2025, DHS elected members of student council to serve as the new Executive Board. Those elected for the roles were Lazarae Delvalle ‘26 for president, Souzveen … Continue reading Student body speaks proudly about newly elected Executive Board
Photo by Lifetouch: DHS student races student from Rocky Hill towards the finish line. By Allison Ortega-Benites ‘26 This article was originally written in late Sept. 2025. The dates referenced in this article may be outdated. On Sept. 20, the DHS cross country team had a meet at Winding Trails Invitationals in Farmington, CT. At … Continue reading DHS Cross Country team begins season with great success
Photo by Ava Umpierre '27: DHS Guidance Counselor Brian Nutcher, who serves on the DHS Scholarship Committee. By Ava Umpierre '27 Paying for college can be overwhelming for students, but scholarships are an effective way to help cover the expenses. Many students are clueless when looking to apply for scholarships. Luckily, at Derby High School, … Continue reading DHS students often overlook scholarship opportunities
Photo by Jenifer Olson: Students wear orange for Unity Day. By Skylah Clarke '28 The students and staff at Derby High School promoted kindness and inclusion by wearing orange for Unity Day on Oct. 15, 2025. With the explosion of orange, DHS highlighted that the Raiders stand for unity and against bullying. Unity Day was … Continue reading Orange Out! Derby High School students shine bright for Unity Day
Photo by Anthony Mullin: Quincy Carter ‘26 and Horatio Glover ‘26 raising helmets during the National Anthem. By Fantasy Aponte '28 The Derby Red Raiders took their first win of their football season against Watertown at home on Sept. 19, 2025, with a 35-6 win. The Derby cheerleaders encouraged them excitedly on the sideline during … Continue reading Derby football thrives in game against Watertown
Photo by Anthony Mullin: DHS girls soccer team on the field. By Brianna Fernandez '28 From the first whistle to the final goal, our soccer teams represent the heart of our school’s athletic grit. The way our student-athletes persevere in the face of challenges demonstrates the mental toughness and growth mindset that define champions. The … Continue reading Derby girls’ and boys’ soccer teams gradually improve throughout the season
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