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COVID Sample Testing: Enroll today!

DSST will continue our partnership with COVIDCheck Colorado to provide free optional onsite COVID testing for students and staff during the 2021-22 school year beginning the week of September 13 at all our schools located in Denver.  

DSST: Conservatory Green Students Bring Core Values to Life

Nyjah Munn, an 8th grader at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School, noticed another student during their first week of school. Ivory Corona-Sanchez is a 6th grader, so she is new to the school, and she is also blind and working on mobility. Nyjah noticed her struggling to with cane and saw an opportunity to help.

You're Invited: Home Buying Info Sessions with Landed

The past 18 months have challenged many of us to both evaluate and appreciate physical space. Indeed, our homes are more important than ever. In support of this basic need, we would like to share an update on the Landed housing program for employees in education.

DSST: Montview Grad Heads to the Paralympics

Robert Tanaka, DSST: Montview High School '18, is competing in the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo! He will represent the United States in the judo competition. Robert is currently a senior at University of Southern California (USC), and has been competing in judo almost his entire life.

Confetti, and Preparing Kids Like Me for a Not-So-Distant Future

DSST: College View High School graduate Lesly Velazquez-Morales shares her DSST journey and how her experiences shaped her past and future in this Westword op-ed.

Ribbon cutting for new school -- DSST: Elevate Northeast High School

Check out this video from The Denver Channel, featuring the DSST: Elevate Northeast High School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Founding School Director Travonda Favorite shares her excitement about the new school and the focus on community engagement.

DSST: Elevate Northeast High School Welcomes Founding Class

CBS Denver covered the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of DSST: Elevate Northeast High School.

Charting a Promising Future

Check out this Boardhawk article by Karlota Arnaiz-Palacios. Karlota is a graduate of DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School and a member of the University of Hawaii at Hilo Class of 2022.

Help Center: The One Stop Shop of Tech Support

Did you know about DSST’s Help Center? Oh no, well the Help Center is the place to find guides on DSST’s technology tools.

2021-22 Is off to a great start!

What a fantastic start to the 21-22 school year! We loved seeing our students back in person in our 15 schools. It was great to feel the nervous anticipation of a new school year in students and staff - something we really missed last year. Masks could not hide the joy and excitement radiating from students and staff throughout our schools.

Check out a few highlights from the day below!