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Non-traditional students get more involved with KSHSAA
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (323+ words) Following a legislative change from 2023, public schools in Kansas "like Derby " are seeing more virtual and home-school students participating in team sports and other KSHSAA-sanctioned activities. TOPEKA " The number of virtual and non-public school students taking part in public school…...
Pa. House committee unanimously advances foster youth benefit bill
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (478+ words) Derby Informer. com Checking back? Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. Krajewski discussing his bill in the House Children and Youth Committee meeting Harrisburg, Pa. " Bipartisan legislation sponsored by state Reps. Rick Krajewski and Sheryl…...
BOE adopts cell phone ban for new school year
1+ week, 5+ day ago (612+ words) The USD 260 Board of Education took action at its most recent meeting to officially implement a policy for the 2026-2027 school banning the use of personal cell phones through the entire school day. On June 25, the Derby school board unanimously approved…...
Local students earn spring academic honors at BCC
2+ week, 1+ day ago (80+ words) Derby Informer. com Checking back? Since you viewed this item previously you can read it again. Butler Community College recently announced the president's and dean's honor roll recipients for the spring 2026 semester. To be named to the president's honor roll,…...
Long-time member takes over OCAP children's ministry
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (567+ words) Aspen Magruder is shown working with the youth at OCAP during Wednesday night services " recently taking over the role of children's ministry director after being a member of the church for several years. At just 20 years old, Aspen Magruder is…...
Free summer meal kits
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (260+ words) Derby has again been approved to provide weekly meal kits, with each kit including five breakfasts and five lunches. Menus will be similar to last year and may include items requiring refrigeration, freezing or preparation in a microwave or oven....
DRC explores future of Oaklawn after school program
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (393+ words) DRC Director of Programs Vanessa Rugg shared updates during the discussion between the DRC and the school district regarding the future of the after-school program at the Oaklawn Activity Center. Discussion continued at the Derby Recreation Commission board workshop on…...
As one chapter closes, another begins for class of 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (532+ words) Members of the class of 2026 toss their caps to culminate the graduation ceremony and their careers at DHS " with the next chapter officially beginning. Once the approximately 600 members of this year's graduating class at Derby High School took their seats…...
As one chapter closes, another beings for class of 2026
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (532+ words) Members of the class of 2026 toss their caps to culminate the graduation ceremony and their careers at DHS " with the next chapter officially beginning. Once the approximately 600 members of this year's graduating class at Derby High School took their seats…...
OPINION: Getting ready for kindergarten
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (502+ words) Sending a child to kindergarten is a big step for both the child and the parents. The milestones achieved in the first five years lay a strong foundation for this transition, but a smooth start often depends on a balance…...