DSST has some new benefit offerings we are really excited about. This year, we are proud to offer fertility benefits as well as a new adoption reimbursement policy that will go into effect with the new plan year on July 1, 2023.
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Denver 7 highlighted DSST's Senior Signing Day and shared some of the awesome things we are doing as a network.
We were so excited to be able to showcase just how energetic and inspiring this day can be!
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The nonprofit Shades of Blue, along with partners from local aerospace agencies, hosted a two-day symposium that culminated Monday to introduce the next generation to a variety of career opportunities in the aviation industry.
Students ages 13 to 21 talked with professionals from United, Delta, Southwest, other airlines and aviation-related organizations about the possibilities in aviation and aerospace.
Adrien Smallwood, 17, is an 11th-grader at DSST Byers and who's looking to pursue a career in aerospace engineering. He said the symposium was an opportunity he was waiting for.
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A survey being conducted at DSST Elevate Northeast and East High School shows a large number of kids are being exposed to gun violence.
The school’s survey showed 81% of students said they felt gun violence was normal, 72% said youth violence affected their learning and 64% said they were personally affected by gun violence.
So far, 47 students have been surveyed according to Jason McBride, Struggle of Love Foundation Secondary Violence Prevention Specialist.
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A group of 8th graders is organizing for change after recent gun violence affecting the Denver East High School community. Vicente Arenas spoke with the students about their goals.
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DSST’s annual Benefits Open Enrollment kicked off Monday, May 1 and will go through May 31.
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As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST Core Values (Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Courage, Curiosity and Doing Your Best) at school and beyond.
We are excited to feature Jaus'lynn Carter, senior at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School, for exemplifying courage. Read our conversation with Jaus'lynn on speaking up, academic support and her dreams for the future below.
Topics: College Success
April is National Poetry Month and we’re excited to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students. We are honored to feature a powerful poem titled "Con nuestras voces" (With our Voices) by Omar, DSST: College View High School freshman. This moving piece speaks to the power of community in shaping our collective destiny. We hope you enjoy reading Omar's poem and are inspired by its message.
Topics: Inside the Classroom
Five inspiring women from different positions across the DSST network took some time last month to discuss the importance of women in STEM and elevating women's voices.
As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST Core Values (Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Courage, Curiosity and Doing Your Best) at school and beyond.
We are excited to feature DSST: Montview seniors Seline Mesfin and Clara Medrano, who are both leaders of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) at their school.
Read our conversation on integrity, advocating for change and the worst pizza toppings below.
Topics: College Success
