Interior renovations included an administrative office remodel that will improve how staff and students use the office area. The auditorium received all new seating, flooring, lighting and finishes. Two banks of restrooms were renovated with new finishes and fixtures.
Additional spaces of renovation include corridors, atrium, commons, chemistry and culinary arts classrooms, media center, debate room and lecture hall.
Additions at Derby High School include the Panther Learning Center that doubles as a 11,000 square foot storm shelter. This space will support the diverse needs of students including non-traditional academic programs. The Panther Activity Center addition addresses overcrowding, particularly for physical education classes. The 26,000 square foot steel structure with brick exterior to match the rest of the high school includes a 70-yard indoor turf field, storage room, restrooms and concessions.