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Popular NE Denver Youth Leadership Program Faces Uncertain Future

A small business owner has called the police because a homeless person set up a tent in front of his store and won’t leave. When the young officers arrive on the scene, they know they need to treat everyone with respect while defusing the tense situation.

“I thought it was going to be easy, but when I was supposed to react, my mind went blank,” says Nahom Amanuel. But Amanuel is not a police officer—he’s a rising sophomore at DSST: Green Valley Ranch. And the situation wasn’t real—it was part of an immersive video simulation at the Denver Police Academy.

CU Boulder alum invests in engineers of the future

Marco Campos, a University of Colorado Boulder alum and Denver entrepreneur, is giving back to local first generation and underrepresented students through fully funded scholarships and programs.

One of the programs Campos funds is for underrepresented high school students through CSU’s Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering. Campos visited the camp to support the students while they built solar ovens to make s’mores.

Osman Ashmaig was one of the students who participated in making the solar ovens. He’s in the 10th grade at DSST: Montview. Growing up, he said he was curious at home and would build things, which is how he got interested in engineering.

Local principal learns to box for fundraiser

Denver 7 highlighted Aurora Science & Tech High School school director, Kryszelda Gorrell over the summer.

Gorrell learned to box and participated in a sanctioned boxing event for charity.

DSST Takes Flight: Get ready for Infusion 2023

As the 2023-24 school year approaches, we are excited to welcome you all back at Infusion 2023 at the prestigious Gaylord of the Rockies on Monday, Aug. 7, with breakfast starting at 8 a.m.

DSST's commitment to educational equity: Navigating the post-affirmative action landscape

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education” - Martin Luther King, Jr. 

DSST: Byers transforms into DSST: Cedar

DSST: Byers has recently undergone a significant transformation. After a comprehensive year-long process involving input from families, students, staff, leadership, and communities, DSST: Byers will now be known as DSST: Cedar starting from the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

The decision to adopt the name DSST: Cedar carries profound meaning and symbolism. Firstly, the campus is situated on Cedar Avenue, making the name a reflection of its physical location. However, the choice of "Cedar" goes beyond mere geography. The cedar tree itself is considered a sustainable wood, aligning perfectly with the school's emphasis on sustainability and STEM education.

DSST: Conservatory Green High School Chess Club/Team makes winning moves on and off the board

The DSST: Conservatory Green High School Chess club/team has taken the local chess scene by storm, turning heads and making their mark in various tournaments throughout the year. What started as a casual club has blossomed into a competitive team, showcasing the students' strategic prowess and fostering a vibrant community of chess enthusiasts.

Under the guidance of club lead and coach, Chad Edwards, the CGHS chess team embraced the challenge of transforming their club into a formidable force in the chess world. Since January, the team has participated in five tournaments, with their efforts culminating in a notable achievement at the Colorado Student-Led Chess Association State Championships.

In the Junior Varsity Division, the CGHS chess team claimed an impressive third-place finish, demonstrating their growing skills and tactical acumen. Not to be outdone, the team's varsity squad secured an impressive fifth-place position, highlighting their competitiveness and determination.

Leading the charge for equity and inclusion: Embracing intersectional identities and challenging inequities

Personal essay by Salvador Ramirez (he, him, el), DSST Manager of Equity and Inclusion

DSST EOY Survey, what we heard: Positive perceptions and areas for growth

Congratulations on closing out the 22-23 school year! We are so proud of everything you did this year and we hope you have a wonderful and relaxing summer break.

DSST's Leadership Development Team shines spotlight on rising stars at inaugural Leadership Pipeline Symposium

The Leadership Development Team at DSST hosted the Inaugural Leadership Pipeline Symposium on May 17 at The Source Hotel.