Frequently Asked Questions

The Kansas School Safety Hotline, 1 (877) 626-8203, can be used to anonymously report any potential violence 24 hours per day, 365 days year. Derby Public Schools also utilizes See Something Say Something which provides anyone the ability submit anonymous tips through additional methods including a secure website, app or phone number. 

See Something, Say something
Safety Overview

In the event a situation results in evacuation of one of our schools, we want our families to know that Derby Public Schools has procedures in place to respond to the situation and to reunite students with appropriate guardians. 

Safety Overview
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Information regarding boundaries, transfers and much more can be found under the Transportation Department page. 

Transportation Department

Information regarding enrollment, boundaries, transfers and much more can be found under the Enrollment icon on the homepage. 

Enrollment

This information is updated prior to the request acceptance timeframe each year.

Transfer Information

Skyward is a student information system that allows for posting of student grades and management of their information. Specific questions and help with login questions can be answered in your student's school office. You can sign up for push notifications in Skyward's Family Access. 

Skyward Login

Canvas is a teacher-student-parent learning management system (LMS) used by Derby Public Schools’ teachers to help present class material in an electronic, online format. 

Canvas Quick Tips for Parents

e~Funds is the Derby Public Schools online system for collecting student fees including breakfast/lunch money, Latchkey fees, etc. 

Learn more about e~funds

Our school district works in close partnership with McConnell Air Force Base Leadership and the School Liaison Officer to address the needs of military-connected students in the district. 

Military-Connected Families

Students who live 2.5 miles or more from their attendance center and within the Derby Public Schools USD260 school district are eligible for bus transportation to and from school. 

Transportation Department 

There are some before and after school services available to Derby Public Schools’ students. 

Before/After School Services

Derby Middle School offers a variety of athletics, activities and clubs available to enhance your child's extracurricular career. This information is updated prior to the request acceptance timeframe each year.

Extracurricular Activities

Derby Public Schools and all 12 of our school building entities have a presence on social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

School Social Media Pages

Free/Reduced meal applications are available in English and Spanish. Applications are also accepted for the Community Assistance School Lunch Program - a temporary, short-term assistance program. 

School menu page

Derby Public Schools Board of Education Policies and Handbooks for Elementary, Middle and High School can be found under the page.
 Board of Education 

In the case of inclement weather, Derby Public Schools follows established guidelines for weather-related school cancellation and/or delay. Find detailed information on these guidelines HERE.

Weather Procedures