News & Announcements Archive
2023-2024 School Year:
2022-2023 School Year:
The Derry School Board is seeking Derry residents interested in serving on the Fiscal Advisory Committee. Currently, there are two openings (each for a 3-year term). (Public Notice, Application)
2023 Summer Learning Path Program
2023 Summer Job Opportunities
2022-2023 Supply Lists (Elementary, Middle)
603 Bright Futures Surveys:
Derry Town/School Election Day is March 14, 2023 (Sample School Ballot)
The Derry School Board is seeking candidates for three positions on the Board (two 3-year positions, one 1-year position). The filing period is January 25, 2023, to February 3, 2023. Public Notice, SB Application (one year term), SB Application (three year term)
Current application status:
Candidates for the 2023 School Election School Board (3-Year Term): 2 Openings
Butch Timpe
Jason MacLeod
Michael Thiele
Candidates for the 2023 School Election School Board (1-Year Term): 1 Opening
Cairnie Pokorney
Kimberly Reid
Michael Layon
Public Notice: Town of Derry Mosquito Control
2021 School District Annual Report
DERRY SCHOOL BOARD - PRESS RELEASE: NEXT SUPERINTENDENT (4/25/22)
2022 DCSD Summer Learning Path (Extended Registration)
2022 School District Summer Job Opportunities:
NH Dept. of Education reKINDling CURIOSITY (Every New Hampshire kid goes to camp!)
2021-2022 School Year:
The Derry School Board is seeking Derry residents interested in serving on the Fiscal Advisory Committee. There are currently five openings (one seat for a 1-year term; two seats for a 2-year term; and two seats for 3-year term). Deadline: June 9, 2022. (public notice, 1-year term application, 2-year term application, 3-year term application)
2022 Official School/Town Election Results
American Legion Junior Oratorical Contest
Superintendent's Letter re: Waterford Upstart Summer Learning Path 2022
Superintendent Search Committee
Meetings:
2/7/22 (public notice, minutes)
2/15/22 (public notice, minutes)
2/21/22 (public notice, minutes)
3/7/22 (public notice, minutes)
3/21/22 (public notice, minutes)
3/28/22 (public notice)
4/4/22 (public notice (10AM),public notice (5PM))
4/11/22 (public notice)
Middle School Climate and Culture Academic Learning Environment Survey
Derry Cooperative School District Reopening Plan Roadmap to 2021-2022 School Year (3/11/2022)
LEA Plan on the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Template
Derry Cooperative School District COVID-19 Quarantine and Isolation Guidelines (2/15/2022)
2022 Derry Town/School District Sample Ballots
2022 Warrant, 2022 Warrant for Deliberative School District Meeting, 2022 MS-26, 2022 MS-DSB
The Derry School Board is seeking candidates for three (3) positions on the Board. The filing period is January 19, 2022 to January 28, 2022. (public notice, application)
Current application status:
Candidates for the 2022 School Election School Board (3-Year Term): 3 Openings
Brenda Willis
Brian Pennell
Butch Timpe
Daniel Ferrarini
David J. Clapp
Elizabeth LaFauci
Jonathan Dugan
Lynn Perkins
Maria Toledo
Richard Tripp
Stephen Schaefer
2020 School District Annual Report
NH Dept. of Education: reKINDling CURIOSITY (Every New Hampshire kid goes to camp!)
2020-2021 School Year:
Public Notice: Town of Derry Mosquito Control 2021
The Derry School Board is seeking Derry residents interested in serving on the Fiscal Advisory Committee for a three-year term. (public notice, application) Deadline: May 28, 2021
03/29/21 - Superintendent Letter to Families (re: Monday, April 12 - remote learning day for ALL students)
03/09/21 Official Election Results
SB Presentation (03/02/21): Updated Guidance for Transitioning to In-Person Learning
2021 Derry Cooperative School District Sample Ballot
DCSD Deliberative Session Presentation (revised 02/06/21)
2021-2022 Derry Pre-K - Grade12 Proposed Budget Brochure (revised 02/06/21)
2021 Warrant (amended at 02/06/21 Deliberative Session), 2021 MS-DSB, 2021 MS-26
Supervisors of the Checklist Session (1/19/21)
Public Hearing Notice 2021-2022 Proposed Budget
2021-2022 Budget:
Meetings
7/23/20 - agenda, livestream video
10/19/20 - agenda, livestream video
11/02/20 - livestream video
11/16/20 - livestream video
12/07/20 - livestream video
Presentations
To better connect communities to up-to-date food resources in NH, the UNH Cooperative Extension and its partners have now published an interactive NH Food Access Map.
Public Notice: Mosquito Control 2020
Waterford UPSTART (free early learning program for 4-year-old children)
2019 Derry Cooperative School District Annual Report
Public Notices:
Three School Board positions (two 3-year positions, one 1-year position): Notice, 3-yr Application, 1-yr Application
One School District Moderator: Notice, Application
Current application status:
Candidates for the 2021 School Election School Board (3-Year Term): 2 Openings
Erika Cohen
Erica Layon
Paul Lutz
Jason MacLeod
Candidates for the 2021 School Election School Board (1-Year Term): 1 Opening
Michael Layon
Colleen Bryer
Jonathan Dugan
David Clapp
Candidates for the 2021 School Election School District Moderator (3-Year Term): 1 Opening
Cristina Guilford
Public Notice: School Board Vacancy (01/06/21)
2019-2020 School Year:
Letter from the Superintendent (07-10-20) - Return to School Overview Presentation
DCSD 2020 Summer Learning Plan (July 6, 2020 through August 7, 2020)
2019-2020 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony videos ( GHHMS, WRBMS) - June 4th, 2020
Food Service: Updated Locations & Times
School District Election Results 2020
2019-2020 Derry Early Education Preschool (DEEP) Application
The Derry School Board is seeking Derry residents interested in serving on the Fiscal Advisory Committee for a three-year term. Deadline: June 6, 2020 (public notice, application)
2018 Derry Cooperative School District Annual Report
Parents are invited to complete the New Hampshire School Transition, Reopening and Redesign Taskforce Survey. This survey will close on May 29, 2020 at 8:00 PM.
The May 15th, 2020 Kindergarten Orientation has been postponed.
MARCH 10, 2020 SCHOOL ELECTION RESULTS - THANK YOU TO OUR VOTERS. WE ARE EXTREMELY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
2020 Regional Biometric Health Screening (poster, promotional flyer) - 4/1/20, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, 1-6pm CANCELLED
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19):
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information *Please check this site periodically for updates.
Letters to Parents/Guardians re: Coronavirus (03-01-20, 03-04-20, 03-10-20)
NHDHHS COVID-19 *Please check this site periodically for updates.
NH DHHS Health Alerts - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) *Please check this site periodically for updates.
Related videos (Fight Germs. Wash Your Hands!, Cover Your Coughs and Sneezes - Kids)
2020 School District Sample Ballot
Voter Checklist Session - February 29, 2020, 10-10:30am, Derry Municipal Center
Derry Cooperative School District 2020-2021 Full-Day Tuition-Free Kindergarten Presentation (revised 1/6/20)
Proposal for Tuition-Free Full-Day Kindergarten 2020-2021 (Brochure, Flyer)
Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed 2020-2021 School District Budget
The Derry School Board is seeking candidates for two (2) positions on the Board. The filing period is January 22, 2020 to January 31, 2020. (Public Notice, Application)
Candidates for the 2020 School Election School Board (3-Year Term): 2 Openings
Anne Copp
Derick Anderson
Jessica Ring
Paul Lutz
Informational Night for Budget & Tuition-Free Full-Day Kindergarten 2020 - 2021
PRESS RELEASE: 2020 Presidential Primary Date
Voter Checklist Session - Wed., Feb. 5, 2020 6-8pm, Derry Municipal Center, First Floor
2020 Voter Checklist Session (January 21 from 6 – 8pm)
Letter to Parents/Guardians of Middle School Student Athletes re: EEE (9/10/19)
NH DHHS Press Release: DHHS Identifies First Horse With Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Letter to Parents/Guardians re:Safety (05/30/19)
2018-2019 School Year:
Public Notice: The Derry School Board is seeking Derry residents interested in serving on the Fiscal Advisory Committee for a three-year term (Application - Deadline: July 15, 2019)
2018-2019 End-of-the-Year Dates to Remember
The District will hold an evening fingerprinting session on May 29, 2019 for parents unable to schedule an appointment during the day. The fingerprinting session hours will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Office of the Superintendent of Schools. Please contact Toby Kaboub at 432-1210 to schedule an appointment.
March 12, 2019 School Election Results
Deliberative Session Presentation 2019-2020 - Feb. 9, 2019
Memo from Superintendent re: Deliberative Session
Facilities Presentation (revised 11/14/18)
2019-2020 Budget:
Proposed Budget - 11/05/18
Proposed Budget Updates (11/13/18)
Highlights of Changes to Agreement Between DCSD and AFSCME (2019-2021)
Language & Costs associated with the DEA Tentative Agreement
For additional 2019-2020 Budget information, please visit our Finance Dept.'s Presentations/Budget page.
The Derry Cooperative School District is looking to fill the following vacancies in our schools for the 2018-2019 school year:
Math Assistants
One Reading Assistant - GHHMS
Reading Assistants - multiple positions district wide
To apply for these postings, visit our Human Resources Vacancies and Online Applications.
2018-2019 Student School Supply Lists (Elementary, Middle)
Derry Cooperative School District Emergency Information Night - Monday, May 6th, 6:30-8:00 pm, GHHMS Gym
The Derry Cooperative School District is looking to fill the following vacancy for the 2019-2020 school year:
Director of Technology
To apply for this position, visit our Human Resources Vacancies and Online Applications.
Free Workshop: Autism Workshop - GHHMS Library, Tuesday - April 16, 2019, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Youth Summit 2019 (April 6, 2019)
Free Workshop: The IEP Organizer - Community Crossroads, 8 Commerce Dr., Atkinson NH, Friday, March 29, 2019 9am-12pm
Public Notice of Voter Checklist Session
Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 11 – 11:30 a.m, at Derry Municipal Center
The Derry School Board is seeking candidates for three (3) positions on the Board. (Public Notice, Application)
Candidates for the 2019 School Election
School Board (3-Year Term): 3 Openings
Brenda Willis
Anne Copp
Derick Anderson
Nicholas del'Etoile
Matt Leavitt
Thomas Cardon
Lynn Perkins
(2019 Warrant, 2019 MS-DSB, 2019 MS-26)
Proposed Budget Public Hearing Presentations: DCSD 2019-2020 Proposed Budget, PA 2019-2020 Proposed Budget
Public Notice of Voter Checklist Session
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 7 – 7:30 p.m, at Derry Municipal Center
2019-2020 Proposed-Budget Public Hearing Notice
Tues., Jan. 15, 2019, 6:30 PM, at WRBMS Cafeteria
Free Workshop: Managing Difficult Conversations
Jan. 31, 2019 6:30– 8:00 pm GHHMS (Pre-registration required)
Free Workshop: How To Be An Effective Participant At Your Child’s IEP Meeting? Nov. 8, 2018, 6:30–8:00 pm, GHHMS
Volunteer Fingerprinting Evening Appointment Session October 10, 2018 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Office of the Superintendent, 18 South Main Street Derry, NH
Free Workshop "What’s in Your Child’s IEP?"
September 13, 2018, 6 – 8 pm, GHHMS
Letter from Superintendent (09/03/18)
PUBLIC NOTICE: Seeking Derry residents to serve on the Fiscal Advisory Committee (Notice, Application)
2018-2019 Welcome Letter from Superintendent
Middle School Athletic Events have been cancelled for August 28 and August 29. The first day of tryouts will be Thursday, August 30. Please see each school's Athletic Page for more information.
School Funding Information Session
August 20, 2018, 6:30 PM, GHHMS
(Information, livestream video)
2017-2018 School Year:
Letter to Parents/Guardians from Principals
Letter to Parents/Families (May 25, 2018)
Letter to EDMES Community from EDMES Administration
Letter to Parents/Guardians from GHHMS Administration
Proposed Grade 5-8 Model:
Facility Projections Elementary Color Coded - Budget Projections
Facility Projections Elementary Color Coded - December 2017 Enrollment
Facility Projections Elementary Color Coded - NHSAA Projections
Facility Projections Middle School Color Coded - Budget Projections
Facility Projections Middle School Color Coded - December 2017 Enrollment
Facility Projections Middle School Color Coded - NHSAA Projections
2018-2019 Preschool Application at DEEP
Middle School Promotion Ceremonies:
- June 14th at Pinkerton Academy
- West Running Brook Middle School at 3:30 pm
- Gilbert H. Hood Middle School at 6:00 pm
Derry Cooperative School District Community Safety Forum April 5, 2018
Presentation: School Board and Town Council Workshop March 29, 2018
Town of Derry Legislative Task Force Workshop 03/29/18
Official Results - Annual School District Election - March 13, 2018
Screening for 2018-2019 Incoming Kindergarten Students
Letter to Parents (February 16, 2018)
2018-19 Deliberative Session Presentation - Feb. 10, 2018
2017 School District Annual Report
2018 Default Budget of the School District
2018 Warrant for Deliberative School District Meeting
Candidates for the 2018 School Election
2018-2019 Derry Pre-K – Grade 12 Budget Highlights Brochure
Public Hearing Proposed Budget Presentation - Jan. 9, 2018
Facility Projections Presentations:
New Hampshire Department of Education Assessment Waiver
Upcoming Middle School Placement:
Facilities Study Committee Final - October 2017, Appendices & PowerPoint Presentation, FSC 10/24/17 Update, Grade 5-6 and 7-8 Proposed Configuration Fact Sheet
2018-2019 Budget (Meeting Schedule, District Overview Report, Proposed Budget)
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Health Information:
Flu Checklists:
- Preschool,
- Elementary,
Public Notices for:
Two School Board positions: Notice, Application
School District Moderator: Notice, Application
Public Notice of Voter Checklist Session 01/23/18
Notice of Public Hearing - 2018-2019 Proposed School District Budget
Parent Literacy Night - October 18, 2017 @ 6:30pm, South Range Elementary School
School Board seeking Derry residents to serve on Fiscal Advisory Committee for three-year term. (Public Notice, Application)
2016-2017 School Year:
Resolution of the Derry Cooperative School Board
Public Notice - Public Hearing (Ratification of School District Meeting, May 9, 2017, WRB 7pm)
FDA News Release: Recall of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr
Middle School Reassignment (Parent Letter, Request Form)
Public Notice - Mosquito Control
2017 School District Election Results
Annual Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2016
2017 School District Election Sample Ballot
Facilities Study Committee Public Forum - Wednesday, February 22, 2017
2016 School District Annual Report
Deliberative Session Presentation (2017-2018 Proposed Budget)
Letter from Fiscal Advisory Committee
2017 Warrant for Deliberative Session
Voter Checklist Sessions before School Deliberative Session
DCSD Proposed Budget & Warrant Articles Public Hearing Presentation 2017-2018 (January 10, 2016)
PUBLIC NOTICE: School Board seeking candidates for two (2) positions
PA 2017-18 Operating Budget (presentation for DCSD Public Hearing)
Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed 2017-2018 School District Budget
Derry Cooperative School District Overview Report for 17-18 Budget (12/27/16)
Derry Cooperative School District Proposed Budget Update (12/13/16)
Letters to Parents/Guardians: 12/08/16 update, 11/23/16, 11/16/16, 11/15/16, 11/14/16
(Job action by First Student bus drivers)
Request for Proposal: In-district Special Education Bus Transportation bid only extended to 12/28/16, Large Bus Transportation bid due 12/21/16
School Bus Transportation for DCSD:
Letter to GHHMS Parents/Guardians 11/21/16
Derry Cooperative School District Overview Report for 17-18 Budget (11/14/16)
Derry Cooperative School District Budget Presentation #2(updated 11/14/16)
PRESS RELEASE: Notice of Transportation Labor Dispute (11/04/16)
Letter to Parents/Guardians: EDMES Water testing (10/28/16
Letter to Parents/Guardians re:Safety Drills
2017-2018 Budget Meeting Schedule (updated 10/07/16)
Substitute Training Session Press Release
Zika Virus Fact Sheet (from NHDHHS)
Honeywell Phase II Energy Savings & Capital Improvement Facilities Project Financing
(July 26, 2016)
Honeywell Phase II - Additional Proposal Options
(July 12, 2016)
Facilities Study Committee Final Report and Recommendations Phase Two - June 2016
(updated 6/27/16)