DSST CIRCUIT

In her second year at Aurora Science & Tech High School, Associate School Director Gina Schmid has made it unmistakably clear that she's not the kind of leader who leads from a distance. Instead, you'll find her in classrooms, in the hallways, at games, or wherever her students and staff are.

At DSST Public Schools, families play a vital role in helping students thrive and strengthening school communities. To support meaningful family engagement, DSST offers multiple opportunities for families to get involved, connect with one another, and contribute to student success.

Written by Melissa Mayes, DSST: College View Campus Director of College Success

There's a moment in video editing when everything clicks. The cut lands right, the audio syncs up and what was raw footage suddenly becomes something worth watching. For students at DSST: Elevate Northeast High School, that moment is finally within reach, thanks to a refreshed computer lab built...

It was 7th grade, the world was in the middle of a pandemic, and Sammie Nguyen (Class of 2026) was sitting in front of a screen in an online classroom at DSST: College View. Her teacher, Ms. Crystal Purvis, now Dr. Purvis, was walking students through different engineering fields. One of them was...

This week, school districts across Colorado received their 2026 School Performance Framework (SPF) results, and DSST has so much to celebrate. Thirteen of our 16 schools earned Green ratings, meaning 84% of DSST students attend a Green‑rated school, one of the strongest network profiles in Denver...

DSST is proud to introduce the Blue Breakthrough Award, a new network-wide recognition honoring teachers whose students demonstrated exceptional academic growth on eligible statewide measures. Specifically, the award recognizes teachers whose students achieved a Median Growth Percentile, or MGP, of...

DSST kicked off the 2026-27 school year with the clear focus of ensuring every student is known, supported and equipped to succeed. Our theme this year, All In Together, reflects a shared commitment to doing whatever it takes, together, to create the conditions for every student to thrive. As we...

The first day of school is always filled with excitement, energy and possibility, and this year was no exception. Across our campuses, students walked through our doors ready to learn, grow, and make the most of a brand-new year.  

On Saturday, Aug. 8, hundreds of DSST students and families gathered at DSST: Montview for an afternoon of fun, connection and celebration at our 2026 Welcome Back Bash. With backpacks, school supplies, live entertainment, community resources and plenty of sweet treats, the event was a joyful way...