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DSST: College View senior is proving that Latine voices belong in every space

At the heart of DSST College View’s Pre-Med Club is a story of resilience, representation, and radical hope. Jimena Jimenez, a College View student leader with a dream of becoming a physician, has transformed a simple idea into a thriving community, one that uplifts, educates and empowers students to imagine themselves in scrubs, lab coats and leadership roles.

Feature Friday: Tyler Randolph models what it means to grow with purpose

At DSST: Cole Middle School, Tyler Randolph is the kind of educator who makes you say, “I hope I get to work with him forever.” Now in his seventh year at Cole, Tyler continues to grow, evolve, and inspire, all while keeping things grounded with his signature steady and mature presence.

Feature Friday: Eunice Torres inspires students & staff with joy, energy and excellence

At Aurora Science & Tech High School, Spanish teacher and cross-country coach Eunice Torres (affectionately known as Profe Torres) is more than just a teacher. To her colleagues and students, she’s a source of energy, encouragement, and consistency who makes AST HS a joyful place.

DSST makes history with highest number of schools earning Green SPF rating

DSST Public Schools is excited to announce that 15 of our 16 schools have earned a Green rating on Colorado’s preliminary School Performance Framework (SPF), the highest number of Green schools in DSST history!

DSST’s new staff visit DU, experience what is possible for students

This summer, DSST’s newest educators had the chance to see the future through the eyes of their students. For the first time ever, as part of the New Educator Institute, incoming staff visited the University of Denver (DU), a unique opportunity designed to bring DSST’s mission to life outside the classroom.

New Year, New Team: Introducing Student Affairs Service Team at DSST

Welcome to the 25-26 school year. This year brings a welcome update to both the DEI and the Culture and Student Experience team. We have combined to become the Student Affairs Service Team. Our Student Affairs team is now 14 members, which includes Mental Health and Social Work, Athletics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Culture and Student Experiences. Our members include:

DSST High Schools Rank among top 10 high schools in Denver Public Schools

DSST Public Schools continue to set the bar for academic excellence, with all six eligible high schools landing in the top 8% of schools nationwide, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Zooming in on Colorado, every DSST high school is ranked among the top 10 public schools in Denver.

Transformational Teacher Working Group: What to know and how to join

Highlights from our Welcome Back Bash 2025 celebration!

On Saturday, Aug. 9, DSST Public Schools welcomed the beginning of a new school year with a joyful afternoon full of music, fun, connection, and celebration. Our second annual Welcome Back Bash brought together families, students, and staff from across DSST for a day that reminded us what makes our community so special.

Here’s a look at some of the highlights:

Rich and energetic performances:
Cheer teams from Aurora Science & Tech High School and DSST: Cole Middle School brought the crowd to their feet with routines that showed off school pride and plenty of DSST spirit. Attendees also got a front row seat to watch, Grupo Tlaloc, an Indigenous dance that showcased their incredible talent. The group shared a moving performance that honored tradition and brought a beautiful sense of culture and connection to the event.

DSST First Day of School 2025 - 26 in photos

By Nella Garcia Urban, CEO of DSST Public Schools

It has been an absolute dream to have our students back in school the past two days. These photos illuminate the joy, readiness and opportunity in a very strong start to the school year. 

1. The Doors Open: Welcome to a Year of Possibility