All In Together: Everything you need to know about Infusion 2026

Every year, Infusion gives us an opportunity to pause before students return and come together as one DSST community. It's a chance to reconnect with our shared mission, celebrate the people who make this work possible, and launch a new school year with purpose and energy.

More than an event, Infusion is a DSST tradition. It reflects who we are as a network and reminds us that while our work happens in individual classrooms and campuses, we are united by a common commitment to ensuring that all students succeed.

This year's theme, All In Together, celebrates the collective effort it takes to fulfill our mission and the impact we can make when we work alongside one another.

What to expect

Infusion brings the entire DSST network together for an afternoon of celebration, reflection and connection.

During the program, you'll:

• Hear from CEO Nella García Urban.
• Connect to our work through student speakers.
• Celebrate colleagues across the network.
• Recognize this year's campus Flower People.
• Honor team members celebrating 5, 10 and 15 years with DSST.
• Spend time connecting with colleagues from across our schools and departments.

Most importantly, you'll have an opportunity to reflect on the impact of our work and build momentum for the year ahead.

Event Details

• Date: Tuesday, August 4
• Schedule: School-based staff will begin the day at their campuses and follow their school's schedule for the morning. At 11:30 a.m., staff will travel to the National Western Livestock Center for network-provided lunch and the afternoon program.
• Location: National Western Livestock Center – North Expo Hall
  • 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216
• Attire: School swag encouraged! Show your school pride and represent your campus community.

Expectations for all staff

• Attendance is required for all staff. Infusion is designed to be a shared experience for our entire community, and we ask everyone to be fully present and engaged throughout the program.
• As we gather together, we encourage all staff to model DSST's core values:
  • Respect
  • Integrity
  • Curiosity
  • Courage
  • Doing Your Best
  • Responsibility
• You can do this by:
  • Giving your full attention during the program.
  • Limiting phone use and side conversations.
  • Participating in activities and opportunities to connect.
  • Engaging with colleagues across the network.
  • Respecting venue guidelines and expectations.

Parking/Transportation:

We strongly encourage carpooling to the National Western Livestock Center – North Expo Hall from schools.

Public transit options are somewhat limited, but there are a number of bus lines with stops nearby. Check Google Maps or your preferred public transit directions app for the best option for you.

DSST has prepaid for parking. Please park in the lot on the northeast side of the National Western campus, marked #2 on the map below:

Parking Registration Instructions

You may complete your parking registration before Infusion or upon arrival. Before getting started, please have your license plate number available.

1. Click on this parking website.
2. Enter 4850 National Western Drive as the address.
3. Two parking lots will appear. Select “EQC Lot.”
4. Click the clock icon (see screenshot below) and update the date to August 4.
5. Click Next.
6. Select “Have a discount code?” and enter DSST2026 (see screenshot below).
7. Complete the remaining required information and click Pay to finalize your registration.

Please be sure to complete all steps and verify that your license plate information is entered correctly. We recommend registering in advance to make your arrival as smooth as possible.

Looking ahead

Infusion is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, recognize the incredible people who make DSST special, and begin a new year together with energy and purpose.

Come ready to connect, laugh, celebrate and be reminded that we're all part of something bigger than ourselves.

You will receive an email with all this info on August 3.