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Our Mission
Derby Public Schools strives to create a safe and inclusive culture and a comprehensive educational experience that propels students toward their fullest potential so they can positively impact their community.
Purple Star District
Derby Public Schools is proud to be named a Purple Star District which signifies that all 12 of our schools display commitment and readiness to support the unique needs of military-connected families.
On Fridays, We Wear Green!
A variety of Derby Public Schools gear is available to order. Be sure you're ready for Green Fridays to show your Derby pride.
Making a Difference
The I Make A Difference (IMAD) Award is a great way to show appreciation to a staff member or volunteer for the work they do at Derby Public Schools.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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McConnell AFB and Derby Public Schools work collaboratively through a Military-Connected Educational Partnership Council. The first open forum for this school year will be Wednesday, October 2 at 6PM at Derby North Middle School.
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Derby Public Schools is hosting a Community Chit Chat on September 19 at 6:30AM. This is an excellent opportunity to visit with the Board of Education and school district leadership.
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District Leadership was proud to surprise our 2025 Horizon Award nominees: Delaney McWilliams, Kindergarten Teacher at Park Hill Elementary, and Olivia Bazanos, Derby Middle School Orchestra Teacher/Derby High School Band Assistant Director!
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We are pleased to announce that our Board of Education has prioritized and approved a new School Resource Officer (SRO) position to serve our three elementary schools located outside of Derby city limits.
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Congratulations to Derby High School seniors Carson Griffin, Isabella Nikolova and Audrey Thompson on being named National Merit Semifinalists by scoring amongst the top 1% of U.S. high school seniors on the PSAT during their junior year.
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Derby Public Schools is launching several new programs for the 2024-2025 school year!
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New for the 2024-2025 school year, Derby Public Schools is introducing a new “Partner Practice” program, designed to support our students' skill development through meaningful family engagement at home.
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The Kansas School Safety Hotline, 1 (877) 626-8203, can be used to anonymously report any potential school violence. The Kansas School Safety Hotline is there for you 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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Congratulations to Olivia Winegeart, 2nd-Grade Teacher at Cooper Elementary, and Ethan Wagoner, Band Teacher at Derby Middle School on being named our district's nominees for Kansas Teacher of the Year (KTOY) for 2025. Additionally, we are proud to share that Mrs. Winegeart was named a Region IV finalist and will go on to compete for Kansas Teacher of the Year for 2025!
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BY THE NUMBERS
7,278
Total Students
1,594 Students with Exceptionalities
86.3%
2023 Graduation Rate
1,314
Certified and Classified
Staff Members
25
Home Languages
5,844
Average Number of
Meals Served Daily
2,645
Transportation Miles Driven Each School Day
265
Strategic Plan Committee Member Volunteers
Every student, every day
preparing for the future.