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The Panther Paws & Pages event is a literary adventure sponsored by the Derby Public Library, The Special Services Parent Advisory Council and Derby Public Schools. It will take place in the Derby Public Library’s Community Room on November 13, 5:30-7:30PM.
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.
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.
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
7,278
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.