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1st, 2nd, and 5th grades Derby School Class
circa 1944
A combination of 1st, 2nd, and 5th grades in the Derby School for second semester in 1944. Helen Smith was in first grade and the 5th grade class was added into their class during second semester.
First row (left to right): Don Dyer, Delbert…
First row (left to right): Don Dyer, Delbert…
4th, 5th, and 6th grades Derby School
1946-1947 school year
The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes for Derby School during the 1946-1947 school year. Helen Smith was in 4th grade and said during this school year was when all the county schools closed and those students were then moved to Derby. Helen’s 4th grade…
5th and 6th grades Derby School class
1948-1949 school year
The 5th and 6th grade class for Derby School during the 1948-1949 school year. Helen was in sixth grade.
First row (left to right): Marilyn Costin, Geraldine Smith, Aretha Long, Arra Sue Goodin, Sandra Rosenstiel, Bessie Goodin, Eloise Gonzalez,…
First row (left to right): Marilyn Costin, Geraldine Smith, Aretha Long, Arra Sue Goodin, Sandra Rosenstiel, Bessie Goodin, Eloise Gonzalez,…
6th grade girls and teacher Mrs. Arnold
circa 1949
The 6th grade girls at the Derby School in 1949 getting ready for an event. Helen Smith is the first person in the front row and the teacher was Mrs. Arnold.
Charles H. Hubbard
Superintendent 1984 - 1989
Teacher 1952-1956
Elementary Principal 1956-1962
Central Office Administrator 1968-1984
Superintendent 1984-1989
Elementary Principal 1956-1962
Central Office Administrator 1968-1984
Superintendent 1984-1989
Craig W. Wilford
Superintendent of Schools 2006 - 2017
Derby Middle School Assistant Principal 1991-1994
Sixth Grade Center Principal 1994-2001
Director Community and Student Services 2001-2002
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 2002-2006
Superintendent of Schools 2006-2017
Sixth Grade Center Principal 1994-2001
Director Community and Student Services 2001-2002
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 2002-2006
Superintendent of Schools 2006-2017
Derby Public School & Museum
Derby Historical Museum, 710 E. Market
(Historic Landmark #4)
In March 1924, this red brick building opened as the third school at this site. It had 10 classrooms, study hall, small office, two modern lavatories and a gymnasium/auditorium. From 1924 to 1953, this was the only public school in town; high school…
Dr. Melva M. Owens
Superintendent 1989 - 1995
High School Principal 1987 - 1989
Superintendent 1989 - 1995
Superintendent 1989 - 1995