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Pet of the Week: Hazel the German Shepherd/Black Lab Mix

At DSST, our mission is to deliver all students a world class education, and our exceptional learners are no exception. Katie Lents, a key member of the Special Services team at the Home Office, works with schools across the network to ensure that their center programs have the training and resources needed to best serve their students.  This week, she shares with us her sweet and mischievous 2 year old puppy Hazel, who was a Christmas gift for her son, Caleb. 

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Pets of the Week: Odin & Meowcolm X

As homes have become offices or virtual classrooms, having clear and accessible education technology systems, and people who can help us troubleshoot, is more important than ever. During your own troubleshooting, you may have already e-met Lori Apabo, Education Technology Coordinator at the Home Office, who helps staff from across the network navigate our different tech systems and unravel the snafus that may happen now and again. While working from home, her two cats and Pets of the Week Odin the Great, King of Meowsgaard, and Meowcolm X, keep her entertained. 

Oops! An about face for DSST-branded neck gaiter masks

You may have already seen the news coverage citing research that reports wearing a neck gaiter-style mask is much less effective than other masks. And isn’t it so 2020 that we just handed out these particular masks to our entire team of 800+ people, and 6,000 students?!

Introducing DSST Opt-Ins!

We know school will look different this year. Yet just like last Spring, we continue to do our best to offer innovative and fun ways for students to connect meaningfully with their peers and spark curiosity, even if it’s through a screen. That’s why we’re excited to announce our DSST Opt-Ins, Exploration Courses for Grades 9-12! 

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Pets of the Week: Jack, Jill, and Simon

Every year, we kick off the new school year with Infusion. 20-21 was no exception, but the virtual event certainly looked different than years past. Home Office Manager of Events Katie Glenn is the logistics mastermind behind this event, as well as other network favorites including Senior Signing Day and the Holiday Party. Katie makes planning and executing enormous and intricately detailed events look like a breeze, always with a joke and a smile. But all joking aside, she’d likely agree that it’s about time her family’s two cats, Jack and Jill, and dog Simon had their 15 minutes of Helix fame!  

Flower People 2020 Award Videos

Thank you for joining us on Monday morning for our very first virtual Infusion! Every year, we celebrate the Flower People across the network who make their school communities a better place through their kindness, creativity, thoughtfulness, and more. In case you wanted to watch the videos again, we’ve included them here. Enjoy!