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Derby High School invites parents/guardians of students in the Class of 2029 (8th graders) to attend a parent meeting about high school enrollment on Tuesday, January 28 at 6PM.
Derby Public Schools is hosting a Community Chit Chat on January 30 at 6:30AM. This is an excellent opportunity to visit with the Board of Education and school district leadership.
We are proud to share that Derby High School's Panther Pals Program was selected for the Kansas Association of School Boards (KASB) Conference District Showcase on November 15 in Wichita. Selected districts receive a $250 program donation to support their initiatives.
Clean out your closets and help support the Derby High School Panther Marching Band at the same time!
McConnell AFB and Derby Public Schools collaborate through a Military-Connected Educational Partnership Council, which meets quarterly, followed by an open forum for military-connected parents to address the council.
Congratulations to Heather Bohaty, Superintendent of Schools, on being named a finalist for 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the Year!
District Leadership proudly announced the 2025 Horizon Award nominees, Delaney McWilliams and Olivia Bazanos, and the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year nominees, Susan Rogers and Denise Rankin.
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.
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.
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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
BY THE NUMBERS
7,425
Total Students
1,581 Students with Exceptionalities
90.2
2024 Graduation Rate
1,314
Certified and Classified
Staff Members
56
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.