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
Photo by Brianna Fernandez '28: Hunter Sigona, Italian teacher at Derby High School, with his classroom phone cubby cart. By Brianna Fernandez '28 With the rise of technology in today’s society, schools are seeking ways to manage student phone use. One solution has been the implementation of phone cubbies, which are designated storage spaces for … Continue reading Phone cubbies benefit students and reduce distractions in school
Image from DHS Oct. 12-18 Newsletter: Jim Gildea, Ivey Spight, Erica Nuzzo, Ken Marcucio, Dan Foley, Melissa Mongillo, Matthew Conway, and Lazarae Delvalle ‘26, ready to collaborate. By Lazarae Delvalle '26 At the Oct. 7, 2025, Board of Education meeting, student representative Lazarae Delvalle ‘26 and Derby's school principals shared updates on what has been … Continue reading DHS Student Council President both hears and shares updates at Board of Education meeting
Image from @DerbyRedRaider on x.com: Luca Ventimiglia '27 was the second student to be awarded Raider of the Week this year. By Skylah Clarke '28 Since this article was written, Donella Delija '26, Chalace Walker '26, Bianca Pizarro '29, Johnathan Escobar '27, Leannah Rivera '27, Brooklyn Fernandez '26, and JoJo Acevedo '26 have been named Raiders … Continue reading Raider and Player of the Week awards require dedication
Image from eastside-online.org: Fantasy Football has many ways for fans to participate with the teams in one place. By Alison Echeverria Soto '26 Fantasy football has not only been a great way to stay engaged with NFL games, but also with friends, family, and even colleagues, providing a shared interest and weekly interaction with your … Continue reading Fantasy Football a great way for fans to participate during NFL season
Image from Prime Video: Belly and Conrad in the car on the way back to Cousins. By Nedaat Masiat '26 The Summer I Turned Pretty recently ended its three-season run on Sept. 17 with the episode “At Last,” a finale that tried to wrap up years of romance, heartbreak, and growth. Adapted from Jenny Han’s … Continue reading The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale brings closure, but not without compromise
Photo by Rebecca Socha: Students brainstorming the DHS yearbook cover at Southern Connecticut State University. By Ava Umpierre '27 Derby High School’s Yearbook class took its first-ever field trip on Sept. 17, 2025. They visited Southern Connecticut State University, where they refined their journalism and photography skills to create an engaging yearbook. The students and … Continue reading DHS Desktop Publishing/Yearbook class goes on exciting first-ever field trip
Photo from @derbyvolleyball on instagram.com: Ava Umpierre ‘27, Miley Collins ‘27, Skylah Clark ‘28, Emely Guttara ‘29, Sheahan Grey ‘27, Melanie Fearon ‘27, and Skylar Anderson ‘27, ready to take on a new season. By Lazarae Delvalle '26 The volleyball season for Derby High School started on Aug. 16, and players say the team is … Continue reading Derby’s girls’ volleyball plays an exciting season so far
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