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Writing Contest October 15-December 14
In 2019, the City of Derby is celebrating 150 years. Derby Public Schools has partnered with the Derby Noon Lions Club to host a fun, optional writing...
Bond Updates
Our goal is for families, staff and our community to be engaged and informed as we move ahead with the bond projects....
Kansans Can
The Kansas State Board of Education has set a new vision for Kansas education where “Kansas leads the world in the success of each student.” Learn mor...
Kansas School Safety Hotline
The Kansas School Safety Hotline (1-877-626-8203) is available for students, parents and community members to anonymously report any impending school ...
Community Chit Chat Provides Opportunity for Communication
The first Chit Chat opportunity for this school year will take place October 25. This is an informal opportunity to hear highlights from our schools w...
Board of Education Meeting Summaries
Our goal is to provide a timely recap of BOE meeting highlights for staff, families and community patrons. ...
Push Notifications in Skyward's Family Access
Did you know? You can sign up for push notifications in Skyward's Family Access and receive an alert for everything from missing assignments to food s...
Elementary Schools Recognized as Project Lead the Way Distinguished Schools
Derby Public Schools is pleased to share that all nine elementary schools have been recognized as a Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School f...
Derby Public Schools Participating in Virtual Career Fair
Derby Public Schools Virtual Career Fair Booth allows a convenient way to explore opportunities and information about the school district....
November 6 Voting Information
There is an important election coming this November in Kansas. Voting is simple and only takes a little bit of time. There are multiple ways to vote....
Volunteering Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering in our schools, we have a number of available opportunities and would love to have you! Find out more about this...
Facility Use at Derby Public Schools
Derby Public Schools has updated facility use procedures. Hourly facility rental and leasing requests are now processed through online schedules....
Derby Hills, Park Hill Receive CAN Award
Derby Hills Elementary and Park Hill Elementary were recognized as Schools of Excellence by the Kansas State Department of Education Civic Advocacy Ne...
New! October E-News
In each monthly issue you will find it full of student, staff and district highlights. We look forward to sharing with you all the great things happen...
Derby Public Schools Placed on College Board's 8th Annual AP District Honor Roll
Derby Public Schools is one of 447 school districts in the U.S. and Canada and one of five in Kansas being honored by the College Board with placemen...
DHS Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Congratulations to Derby High School students Katrina Mason and Malayna Unkel on being named National Merit Semifinalists!...

upcoming events

Oct25
6:00AM - 7:00AM
Chit Chat - Communication Opportunity
Oct25
8:00AM - 9:00AM
Chit Chat - Communication Opportunity
Oct29
All Day
Late Start Mondays - All Schools Start 1 Hour Later
Oct29
5:30PM - 7:30PM
Special Board of Education Meeting at Educational Support Center
Nov01
3:00PM - 5:00PM
Derby Public Schools Virtual Career Fair
Nov05
All Day
Late Start Mondays - All Schools Start 1 Hour Later
Nov12
All Day
No School - Veteran's Day - Administrative Offices Closed
Nov13
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Board of Education Meeting at Wineteer Elementary School
Nov19
All Day
Project Kids Screening - By Appointment Only
Nov19
All Day
Late Start Mondays - All Schools Start 1 Hour Later
Nov21
All Day
No School - Fall Break
Nov26
All Day
Late Start Mondays - All Schools Start 1 Hour Later
Nov26
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Board of Education Meeting at City Hall
Nov27
6:30PM - 7:30PM
Chit Chat - Communication Opportunity
Dec03
All Day
Late Start Mondays - All Schools Start 1 Hour Later
Dec10
All Day
Project Kids Screening - By Appointment Only
Dec10
All Day
Late Start Mondays - All Schools Start 1 Hour Later
Dec10
6:30PM - 8:30PM
Board of Education Meeting at Derby Hills Elementary School
Dec17
All Day
Late Start Mondays - All Schools Start 1 Hour Later
Dec18
All Day
DHS Finals Early Release at 1:00pm


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our mission

The mission of Derby Public Schools is to create a tomorrow that is better than today by ensuring all students continually grow and learn.

our vision

Every student, every day, preparing for the future.

2017-2022 Strategic Plan
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