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ABOUT US
Building Hours
Breakfast/Early Arrival: Monday, 8:50AM; Tuesday-Friday, 7:50AM
Start Time: Monday, 9:10AM; Tuesday-Friday, 8:10AM
End Time: 3:25PM
Early Release Time: 11:35AM
801 E. Madison
Derby, KS 67037
Main Office: (316) 788-8580
Fax: (316) 788-8062
Welcome, Bulldogs!
Welcome to Derby Middle School! Our mission is to empower students with the academic, cognitive and social skills to positively impact their community.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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An orientation for incoming 6th grade students at both Derby Middle School and Derby North Middle School will be offered to lower student anxiety and to begin to build relationships.
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The 2025-2026 school year calendar is now available! Please note, each elementary school and Derby High School will begin their school day five minutes earlier next year.
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Derby Public Schools is excited to host its 5th STEMKAMP in June! This engaging, hands-on camp will take place June 23-26, 2025, from 9AM-3PM daily at Derby North Middle School, located at 3100 N Rock Rd in Derby.
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Please take a moment to review the lessons our students participated in at the beginning of the year to reinforce our procedures, routines and expectations.
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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.
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We are excited to announce that the Panther Watch volunteer program is expanding to the middle schools. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in supporting the learning environment at Derby Middle School, Derby North Middle School and Derby High School.
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Did you know you can report an absence online through Skyward Family Access instead of calling the attendance line?
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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.
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All schools also utilize a visitor management system, called SafeVisitor, to enhance school entrance security, streamline the check-in process and help us to be aware of everyone in our schools.
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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.
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