Student Art Submissions

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Thank you to art teacher Sara Sicona for the artwork displayed here. Lazarae DelValle '26 Plague Doctor Mask Mikaila Rodriguez '26Plaster Mask Karlissa Philemy '25Wheel Thrown Vessel with Crystalline Glaze

CLC Coffee Cart returns to Derby High School hallways

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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

Student Art Submissions

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Thank you to art teacher Kevin Daly for the artwork displayed here. Fransika Mestre '28Native American Koi FishInk on paper Sean Franco '25Native American OwlInk on paper Janiaya Lovelace ''27Native American ButterflyInk on paper Jo’Huan Robinson '28Stuart Davis inspired collageConstruction paper collage Faith Men '28Hawaiian VacationConstruction paper collage Ce’Ajah Wilson '24Alien LandingConstruction paper collage

Derby High School works hard to ensure safety amidst a worrying year

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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

Librarian brings DHS library to life with electrifying Halloween events

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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

New students bring diversity to Derby High School

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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

The new hot and cold food menu is firing up DHS

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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

DHS students throw down during “Country Club vs. Western Wednesday”

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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”