News releases shared by Derby Public Schools will be added to this page as they become available.
2021-2022 School Year
• March 29 - Cooper, Oaklawn and Wineteer Elementary Receive Challenge Award
Summary: Cooper, Oaklawn and Wineteer Elementary were recognized as recipients of the Challenge Award - created to honor schools that perform well on the state assessments and have high percentages of students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• March 29 - Derby Public Schools I Make A Difference Award Winners Announced at Board of Education Meeting on March 28
Summary: At the March 28 Board of Education meeting, one staff member and one volunteer were recognized as the March I Make A Difference Award recipients.
• March 21 - 2022-2023 Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment Week is April 18-22, 2022
Summary: Information regarding Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year is now available.
• March 8 - DHS Senior Named 2022 National Merit Finalist
Summary: Pierre Mason, senior at Derby High School, has been named a 2022 National Merit Finalist.
• March 1 - Derby Public Schools I Make A Difference Award Winners Announced at Board of Education Meeting on February 28
Summary: At the February 28 Board of Education meeting, three staff members and one volunteer were recognized as the February I Make A Difference Award recipients.
• January 25 - Derby Public Schools I Make A Difference Award Winners Announced at Board of Education Meeting on January 24
Summary: At the January 24 Board of Education meeting, one staff member and one volunteer were recognized as the January I Make A Difference Award recipients.
• December 30 - Derby Public Schools Celebrates School Board of Education Leaders This January
Summary: January is School Board Appreciation Month Derby Public Schools would like to thank the community leaders who serve as Board of Education members.
• November 23 - Derby Public Schools I Make A Difference Award Winners Announced at Board of Education Meeting on November 22
Summary: At the November 22 Board of Education meeting, one staff member and one volunteer were recognized as the November I Make A Difference Award recipients.
• November 12 - U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Awards Derby Public Schools $1,000,000 to Expand STEM Programming
Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has awarded Derby Public Schools $1,000,000 to expand STEM programming.
• November 9 - Kansas Schools Honored Through Kansans Can Star Recognition Program
Summary: Derby Public Schools has been honored through the Kansans Can Star Recognition Program for success in the outcome measures Kansans said they value.
• October 26 - Derby Public Schools I Make A Difference Award Winners Announced at Board of Education Meeting on October 25
Summary: At the October 25 Board of Education meeting, one staff member and one volunteer were recognized as the October I Make A Difference Award recipients.
• October 11 - New “Pick Two” Substitute Campaign October 11-22, 2021
Summary: Derby Public Schools is seeking substitutes and the district is working to find ways to motivate and incentivize individuals to sign up.
• September 28 - Derby Public Schools I Make A Difference Award Winners Announced at Board of Education Meeting on September 27
Summary: At the September 27 Board of Education meeting, one staff member and four volunteers were recognized as the September I Make A Difference Award recipients.
• September 21 - Derby Public Schools Announces New Director of Special Services
Summary: At the September 27 Board of Education meeting, Dawn Gresham will be recommended as the new Director of Special Services for Derby Public Schools effective October 1.
• June 16 - Experience Driving a School Bus During “Try-it-Out” Days at Derby North Middle School
Summary: Derby Public Schools is holding two Bus "Try-It-Out" Days at Derby North Middle School - June 29 and July 1, 8:00AM-11:00AM and 5:00PM-8:00PM.
If you are looking for a News Release from a previous year, please contact the Communications Department at (316) 788-8403.