100% Admission: Celebrating the Class of 2026 (Clone)
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 first‑generation college goers to students pursuing skilled trades and service pathways, this class is stepping into the world with purpose and possibility.
A Milestone Nearly Two Decades Strong
For the 19th consecutive year, every DSST senior has been admitted to a college or postsecondary program. It’s a tradition rooted in equity and the belief that every student, regardless of background, deserves access to opportunity.
“This collective achievement is a testament to our students’ brilliance, and to the families and educators who have invested in them,” Nella García Urban, CEO of DSST Public Schools said. “DSST students continue to prove what is possible when young people belong to a community that believes deeply in their potential.”
A Historic First: Aurora Science & Tech’s Inaugural Graduating Class
This year carries special meaning as DSST celebrates the first graduating class from Aurora Science & Tech (AST). These seniors have been trailblazers from the start - the first to walk the halls, the first to shape school traditions, and now the first to carry AST’s mission into the world. In the words of AST seniors:
“Being a member of a founding class is incredible! To be a part of the AST founding class is to be a part of a beautiful and unique community. Through our joys and challenges, we have created a stronger community bond that will always keep us connected and united. AST not only brought us together as a community but helped shape who we are today. I am incredibly proud that our entire DSST class has achieved 100% admission. It feels like all the hard work and discipline we’ve experienced throughout high school has brought us this achievement not by chance but by real, committed work.“Sophia Ochoa
“It feels amazing to be a part of the AST founding class, because I know I am leaving behind a legacy for the younger classmen who look up to me. To me, joining thousands of DSST graduates who have reached 100% admission to college or a post-secondary program feels great knowing I was able to be a part of that milestone.“Guillermo Sanchez
“For me, being part of the first AST graduating class means we are building a legacy for all the students to come. We have set the standard for all the students that will come after us.“Lajais Ivory
“I feel extremely honored to be given an opportunity to succeed with other students who have similar goals, aiming for a higher education for the betterment of themselves and the world working on leaving a lasting and positive impact. Simply showing the truly inspiring and lasting impact DSST’s school have on their students inspiring them to continue their journey in higher education.“Uriel Muniz
Their 100% admission milestone marks a powerful beginning for the school and the Aurora community.
What Comes Next
On April 30, thousands of students, families, educators, and community members will gather at the Denver Coliseum for Senior Signing Day, one of DSST’s most joyful and inspiring traditions. Each senior will take the stage to announce their college or postsecondary plans, a moment that captures both individual triumph and collective pride.
Whether you join us in person or online, we invite you to celebrate this extraordinary class.
📅 Senior Signing Day Thursday, April 30 | 11 a.m. 📍 Denver Coliseum 🔗 Livestream: https://info.dsstpublicschools.org/senior-signing-day-2026
The Class of 2026 has shown us what determination, community, and opportunity can make possible. We can’t wait to cheer them on as they take their next steps into the world.