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Danbury High School     43 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT 06811     (203) 797-4800

The Hatters' Herald

Danbury High School     43 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT 06811     (203) 797-4800

The Hatters' Herald

DHS artists placed in 10 of 19 categories in last weekends regional showcase at the Brookfield Craft Center

Hatter artists win big at regional showcase

Staff Report March 15, 2018

Congratulations to DHS art students for their successful exhibition of works at the regional showcase at The Brookfield Craft Center last weekend, said Art...

Students gather in the auditorium for one of the schools Perry Awards presentation. So far the $50 checks have been awarded to winning 9th- and 10th-graders. Next week, the 11th-graders will hold an assembly to receive their awards.

Faculty presents 2018 Perry Awards

Staff Report March 15, 2018

If it's March, it must be time for the presentation of Perry Awards. Each winter, teachers nominate students who they feel are performing in class to the best of their abilities. They may not have the...

The annual music is now playing in the DHS auditorium, through Saturday night.

‘Disney’s High School Musical’ takes to the DHS stage

Sabine Dempster, Staff Writer March 14, 2018

Disney’s High School Musical: On Stage is setting into motion as the cast and crew is ready to jump into action this week. This group has spent a long six months preparing for the opening show Thursday,...

Social studies teacher Julian Shafer recently testified before state lawmakers in support of a bill that would allow undocumented students to apply for college financial aid.

Shafer testifies before state on behalf of undocumented students

Jenna Coladarci, Correspondent March 12, 2018

Many students, educators, members of the clergy, and community members from all over Connecticut gathered in the Legislative Office Building in Hartford after school on Feb. 13 to testify in front of state...

Jennifer Tomassi poses with host Alex Trebek after the show.

DHS alum Tomassi wins at Jeopardy!

Meghan Edwards, News Editor March 6, 2018

In the category “DHS alumni’ for $500 -- Jennifer Tomassi.” A) Who is an astrophysicist, B) Who is a “Jeopardy!” winner or C) Who is a superhero. If you chose answer choice B, then consider...

The Danbury boys basketball team celebrates its FCIAC championship win over Trumbull with fans and cheerleaders.

Danbury wins FCIACs for first time in 26 years

Katie Walsh, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2018

Wilton High School’s basketball court was swarmed with orange and blue as families, fans, students and staff ran out to congratulate and celebrate the DHS boys’ basketball team after it won the FCIAC...

Students make posters for the Advocacy Initiative on March 14.

Op-Ed: Join Student Advocacy Initiative March 14 to stand with Florida

Gillian Brown, Staff Writer March 5, 2018

The nation held its breath on Valentine’s Day as details unfolded of yet another school shooting. It was a Florida high school this time, and 17 people lost their lives to a man with an AR-15. The...

DHS Champs 2018

March 5, 2018

Police K-9 officers, administrators and safety advocates conducted a drug search of cars in the student parking lot on Feb. 5 during a lockdown drill.

Students bark at admin over K-9 search

Taylor Hay March 1, 2018

Principal Dan Donovan recently worked alongside the city police, K-9’s and the school’s safety advocates to conduct a drug search within the school, and for the first time in DHS history, the student...

Black History Month

March 1, 2018

The 2005 girls winning golf team, with Coach Kathy Boucher, left, second row. (Casey Hanrahan, bottom left, is now an English teacher here)

Boucher earns national recognition for golf program

Katie Walsh, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2018

Over the past 20 years, Kathy Boucher built the girls’ golf program from a club to a contending championship team just about every season. This year she was awarded for her efforts and success through...

Coach Jackie Dinardo

Dinardo gets nod for basketball honor

Mikayla Hill, Staff Writer February 28, 2018

Like most coaches, Girls' Basketball coach Jackie Dinardo can point to other coaches as their inspiration. In Dinardo's case, she points to basketball legends and Hall-of-Famers Jo "Jody" Conradt and Pat...

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