The school system is live streaming the event, and you can watch above.
Superintendent Matthew Conway will welcome back staff, acknowledge new Derby teachers and staff, along with celebrating the district’s teacher and paraprofessional of the year.
William Vitelli, Jr. of Quinnipiac University, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker.
At 10:45 a.m., school officials are scheduled to cut the ribbon for the Derby High School’s RAISE Academy, a new program for students in grades 7 through 12.
Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman is scheduled to attend this morning’s convocation.
The RAISE Academy is a new program for high school students who would benefit from an alternative to the traditional school setting, who need off-site instruction, or those who need to recover credit.