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100% Admission: Celebrating the Class of 2026

The Class of 2026 has done it. Every DSST senior has been admitted to college or a postsecondary program. It’s a milestone that reflects not only academic achievement, but years of resilience, mentorship, and community support. From firstgeneration college goers to students pursuing skilled trades...



Celebrating Neurodiversity Acceptance Month through Student Stories

April is Neurodiversity Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate the full range of human minds and the unique strengths each person brings to our community. Across DSST, that celebration isn't confined to a single month. It shows up every day, in classrooms, on mountain slopes, on stages, and on yoga...



Damian is Locked-In — And He's Not Looking Back

Meet Damian, athlete and DSST: College View Senior, now headed to college this fall.

From the Football Field to a College Campus

Damian plays football for Sheridan High School and has spent two years developing the discipline and drive that now fuel his academic ambitions. His passion for the game...


Feature Friday: Chad Heltzel knows what words can do

There's a poem Chad Heltzel wrote more than 15 years ago that almost never saw the light of day. It sat in a dissertation, then in a manuscript, then in a drawer - revised, resubmitted, rejected and nearly abandoned. Last September, it was finally published. The collection, Recording of Dead...


Born on the Ranch, Built at The Ranch: Jayden Gamboa is Ready for the Future

"It's not a hobby, it's my life.” — Jayden Gamboa, DSST: Green Valley Ranch Senior

Some students come to DSST knowing exactly who they are. Jayden Gamboa is one of them.

A proud seven-year DSST Raptor, Jayden carries a story that stretches across generations, borders, and open pastures — and he's...