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Violence at DHS
The downfall of Sean "P-Diddy" Combs
The downfall of Sean “P-Diddy” Combs
Hatters go all out: highlights from DHS Spirit Week 2024
Hatters go all out: highlights from DHS Spirit Week 2024
DHS movie night-worth it or not?
DHS movie night-worth it or not?
The DHS Cheer Team
Pep rallies are back at DHS
Photographed in NYC (Instagram Page @ethanbarber.co)
Thanksgiving edition: student reflections and traditions
Scream seekers: top 5 Halloween haunted houses, hayrides, and trails in CT
Scream seekers: top 5 Halloween haunted houses, hayrides, and trails in CT
Apple iPhones: Changing for the better or the worse?
Apple iPhones: Changing for the better or the worse?
Behind the curtain: Highlights from the 2024 Victoria's Secret show
Behind the curtain: Highlights from the 2024 Victoria’s Secret show
Senior handprint mural day
Senior handprint mural day
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - saving the franchise?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – saving the franchise?
Step into the spotlight: the audition process for Hairspray
Step into the spotlight: the audition process for Hairspray
Remake of classic 2001 horror game Silent Hill 2 surprises fans with quality.
Remake of classic 2001 horror game Silent Hill 2 surprises fans with quality.
The rise of K-pop in Western Culture
The rise of K-pop in Western Culture
End of an era: Denzel Washington reflects on retirement and his legendary career
End of an era: Denzel Washington reflects on retirement and his legendary career
A review of the NFL trade deadline & grading all trades on deadline day
A review of the NFL trade deadline & grading all trades on deadline day
New York Mets’ miracle postseason run comes to a bittersweet end
New York Mets’ miracle postseason run comes to a bittersweet end
The first half of the 2024-25 college football season
The first half of the 2024-25 college football season
A September Review of All 32 NFL Teams
A September Review of All 32 NFL Teams
Seniors reign supreme: A thrilling victory in the annual Powderpuff showdown
Seniors reign supreme: A thrilling victory in the annual Powderpuff showdown
Danbury High School 43 Clapboard Ridge Road Danbury, CT 06811 (203) 797-4800

The Hatters' Herald
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NBA Star Kobe Bryant, shooting guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, is remembered after his death on Jan. 27.

DHS staff and students mourn the death of NBA Star Kobe Bryant

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January 29, 2020
Fall Sports Preview 2019-20

Fall Sports Preview 2019-20

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September 12, 2019
Seniors gather in the auditorium Monday night for Senior Recognition Awards ceremony.

DHS recognizes seniors of note

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June 18, 2019
Crews in similar safety garb will soon be in DHS working to abate asbestos in the 3rd and 4th floors of C wing.

Asbestos crews set to rid C wing of old insulation

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June 14, 2019
Soraya Bilbao, an EL teacher, celebrates success with two of 19 ELs who attended her AP class and sat for the exam.

19 English Learners celebrate AP success

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June 10, 2019
DECO students celebrate success

DECO students celebrate success

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March 11, 2019
Kevin L. Walston

District names 2 educators to leadership posts

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June 21, 2018
DPS has named John Webber as ACE's new principal, as current principal Sandra Atanasoff retires.

District names Webber to ACE post

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June 3, 2018
Certificates and gifts laid out before the presentation honoring ESL students who prepared and sat for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam as an independent study.

School honors ESL students

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June 2, 2018
From left, photo chief Shannon Ahearn, staff writer Elizabeth Hadden, editor-in-chief Katie Walsh, sports editor Hisham Rushaidat, and arts & clubs editor Naomi Thomas were honored with achievement awards from the New England Scholastic Press Association.

Press groups recognize Hatters’ Herald for achievements

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May 24, 2018
Senior Jasmine Gotch is this year's winner of the Wordfest slam, performed April 14 in the auditorium.

Senior Jasmin Gotch wins Wordfest 2018

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April 22, 2018
State Rep. Michael Ferguson, a DHS graduate, listens as junior Denisse Rodas tells of her dream to go to college in a forum Friday in the Library Learning Commons.

Danbury lawmaker says he’s closer to supporting HB 5031

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April 13, 2018
DHS artists placed in 10 of 19 categories in last weekend's regional showcase at the Brookfield Craft Center

Hatter artists win big at regional showcase

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March 15, 2018
Students gather in the auditorium for one of the school's 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

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March 15, 2018
Scarlett Lewis talks to DHS faculty during a recent PD about the power of using her free Choose Love Enrichment Program.

Faculty listens to presentation on social, emotional learning

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November 16, 2017
Construction workers erect steel beams, the skeleton for new Freshman Academy.

Construction at DHS enters Phase 5

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April 7, 2017
From left, Hatters' Herald staffers Naomi Thomas, Jazzlyn Torres, Abby Martinez, Jenna Hope, Jordan Rushaidat, Meghan Edwards, Helena Trofa and Katie Walsh. Not pictured, Raquel Uchoa.

What we are thankful for this holiday season

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December 22, 2016
Donovan asks Hatters to work with Wilton

Donovan asks Hatters to work with Wilton

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November 18, 2016
Members of the Class of 2016 listen to speakers at the 51st commencement exercise at DHS.

Class of 2016 says goodbye to DHS

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June 11, 2016
Members of AFJROTC raise the flag during a ceremony Wednesday commemorating Memorial Day.

AFJROTC Memorial Day flag ceremony

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May 25, 2016

Students put teachers in checkmate

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May 23, 2016
State honors DHS for school safety campaigns

State honors DHS for school safety campaigns

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May 17, 2016
Nick Fraticelli, FCIAC's Coach of the Year and a Coach of Excellence for his leadership of the Girls Indoor Track team.

FCIAC taps Fraticelli as ‘Coach of the Year’

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May 17, 2016
DHS is collecting medical items and foodstuffs to send to Ecuador, which was hit by a killer earthquake over Spring Break.

School rallies for Ecuador after killer quake

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May 11, 2016

Hatters Heroes honor AFJROTC students

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May 9, 2016

Week of May 2 Student Announcements

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May 5, 2016

‘In the Heights’ of Clapboard Ridge

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April 29, 2016
Student Announcements

2016 Perry Award winners

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April 14, 2016

This week’s SAT & CAPT schedule

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February 29, 2016

Hatters’ Sports Roundup

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February 11, 2016
The 2015-2016 squad, which was directed by interim head coach Alex Trasacco. The district announced today that Trasacco got the permanent job.

District gives Trasacco the nod as football coach

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February 11, 2016

Spring Semester begins Thursday

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January 20, 2016
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