HALF DAY: November 22nd, 2023
THANKSGIVNG BREAK: November 23rd and 24th, 2023
THANKGIVING FOOTBALL GAME: November 23rd, 2023
Derby High School students are saying “school air” makes them look bad after TikTok trend
Photo by Krystal Torres '25: A student at DHS having a bad hair day. By Krystal Torres '25 Beginning in late 2022, a trend on TikTok called “school air” became relevant and famous. This is something that many students (mainly feminine) say negatively affects them during school hours. There is no real science behind “school … Continue reading Derby High School students are saying “school air” makes them look bad after TikTok trend
DHS students have other opportunities to play sports
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
DHS Step team clarifies funding questions
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
Students at DHS would benefit from longer breaks
Photo courtesy of 123rf.com: Wouldn't it be nice if we had more breaks?By Kristian Fearon '25At DHS, the school breaks throughout the year range from five days to one week (primarily one every season) with a numbered amount of public holidays off. Some students at DHS feel our breaks and days off are long enough … Continue reading Students at DHS would benefit from longer breaks
Student Council elections require perspective and leadership skills
Photo courtesy of Lifetouch; Jessica Gerkens '24 Derby High School's president. By Jaylynn Donaldson '25 Every year, Derby High School fills its hallways with posters of students running for positions in the student council. Students are welcome to run for the student council board, class representatives, or a participating student council member. Derby High School … Continue reading Student Council elections require perspective and leadership skills
DHS Basketball team welcomes new coach
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
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