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Introducing DSST: Northeast Elevate High School

After a year of impressive board meeting turnouts, impassioned public comments made both in person and virtually, signing petitions, and elevating all voices, we are excited to welcome the Noel Bulldogs to their new high school building this fall. 

Caregiver Spotlight: Lupe Duarte

Free COVID Testing for Students

While staff have had access to free COVID testing for some time now, we are excited to announce that students are now eligible for free testing as well! 

What Are Your Top Titles of 2020?

With less time spent out, and countless hours spent at home, a silver lining for some of us during this difficult year has been the creation of more space in our lives for books. And as we head into the winter months, it’s a great time to find some new books that can help us connect, escape, and travel, even when our Covid realities can make that kind of exploration seem impossible. 

DPS board approves 2021 opening for DSST Noel high school

The Denver school board approved a resolution Thursday evening allowing DSST’s Noel High School to open next summer, a move forced on the reluctant body last month by the State Board of Education.

Early Peek at the Mid-Year Survey Results

Hello DSST! 

Giving & Cheer Day 6 Core Value: Courage

Hey DSST, my name is Alex and I am the 2019 Core Value winner for Courage. I worked in child welfare for almost nine years before I joined the DSST: Cole community. While child welfare is an extremely challenging system, I still hold it close to my heart. I believe that Denver Human Services’ #BeAGiver organization is emblematic of the Core Value of Courage because the child welfare system often receives negative media attention and severe critiques and is rarely recognized for their positive outcomes and success stories as they continue to do their best for their clients.

Giving & Cheer Day 5 Core Value: Curiosity

Hi DSST! My name is Katy Flynn, and I was the recipient of the 2019 Curiosity Core Value Award. While there are SO many amazing organizations that encourage curiosity, I have selected Girls Inc.

Giving & Cheer Day 4 Core Value: Integrity

Hello DSST! My name is Dalia Trejo, recipient of the 2019 Integrity Award. I am so excited to share with you today my choice for an organization representative of my Core Value award- Z Place.

Giving & Cheer Day 3 Core Value: Doing Your Best

Hi DSST! My name is Jan-Louis Burroughs and I’m the 2019 Core Value Award Winner for Doing Your Best.