While naturally focusing on academics, the founders also wanted students to be well-rounded, civic-minded individuals, able to make a positive difference in their community.

In February 1967, the first buildings of its new campus were completed on River Road, north of downtown, and the school relocated there.

The campus has continued to expand to meet the requirements of the growing student body and education in the 21st century.

Alongside the academic program, athletics, the arts, and community service continue to be the foundation of a Derryfield education.

The Board of Trustees is primarily dedicated to ensuring that the Derryfield School "has adequate resources to advance its mission."

The original 10-acre (4.0 ha) parcel of land on which the school buildings sit was bought from the Morrison family in 1965.

Construction of the first campus buildings began immediately, and the school moved into its new facilities in February 1967.

As the student body grew, numerous campaigns were launched to expand the school's facilities.

In 1981, a connector from the academic building to the gym was built, to house the school's library, administrative offices, and a student forum.

[8] Derryfield offers a interscholastic athletic and physical activity program on several levels, competing in numerous sports in both the Middle and Upper Schools during all three seasons.

(championships[9] prior to 2000 not listed) In both middle and upper school, students have the option to participate in what is called an Independent Sport.

Also known as 'explorations', the upper school offers optional teacher-led elective courses which focus on specialized fields not otherwise covered in the academic cirriculum.