Congratulations to two outstanding educators on their Kansas Teacher of the year recognition!

Leadership Team Update: We’re excited to welcome Kati Thul as the new Director of Teaching & Learning Derby Public Schools, beginning July 1. She brings 25 years of experience in education & has spent the last seven years serving as Assistant Superintendent in Renwick.

At Derby Public Schools, nearly 14% of our 7,425 students are military-connected. We proudly partner with McConnell AFB to support military families. Tonight’s Military-Connected Educational Partnership Council meeting honored Col. Damon & celebrated #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild.💜

Today, we celebrate the amazing administrative professionals at Derby Public Schools! Your dedication and positive energy make a huge difference. Thank you for your tireless work behind the scenes to create a supportive learning environment. We are truly grateful for all you do!

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Congratulations to all the Derby students recognized as Pando Star Students! The Pando Initiative’s student celebration was a great way to celebrate student wins!

STEMKAMP kicked off today for our 3rd–8th grade students! This year’s theme, Buggin’ Out, has students diving into the world of insects—like aphids and nymphs—through interactive lessons with their peers. 🐞

Excited teachers here early to attend our summer Math Bridges training to provide intervention support for our elementary students!

Thankful for our outstanding mentors and mentees. They are committed and show up after school to work together to improve teaching and learning!

Great day of Educator Professional Development at DHS including content for every subject for all of our amazing EC- 12 Educators. Thank you to our AFJROTC cadets who helped set up presenters and much more!

It may have been a cold morning but our committed educators showed up, worked hard, and learned lots from presenters and their colleagues!

Enjoyed facilitating our leadership team learning from our Tanglewood Tigers by playing math games with 3rd and 4th graders today!

We Want to Hear From You! Share Your Thoughts for the Future of Derby Public Schools at Our Community Input Meetings!

Happy National School Counseling Week! Thank you to our incredible school counselors for supporting students’ academic, personal and career growth. Your work makes a lasting difference in our school community. Thank you for all that you do!

Giving the Basics and Simply Hygiene partner with Derby Public Schools to provide free hygiene essentials to students and families each month. Products are distributed through schools. Families in need should contact their school office or nurse.

Reminder: Community Chit Chat tomorrow! Feb. 5, 6:30-7:30AM Derby Donut, 1710 E. Madison Ave. in Derby Donuts & coffee provided. Please join us for this come & go event to connect with BOE members, Superintendent of Schools & district leadership to share feedback & ideas.

Save the Dates! Join the conversation & share your perspectives as we continue shaping the future of Derby Public Schools. April 22 or 23, 5:30-7PM, Derby Public Schools Administrative Center, 1550 E. Walnut Grove Rd. ＊Same information discussed both nights.

Purple Up Week celebrations continued this morning at Stone Creek Elementary - Derby Public Schools, where Derby High School - Derby Public Schools AFJROTC cadets led the Presentation of the Colors. We have more activities planned to celebrate the Month of the Military Child and recognize our students in the district. #DerbyProud

Eve Terrell, 3rd Grade Teacher @TWDTigers & Sherrie Rebel, Reading Teacher Derby North Middle, were honored today as Region 4 nominees for the Kansas Teacher of the Year program. It was a great opportunity to celebrate their dedication & the impact they have in our schools. #DerbyProud