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Big Bulldog Turnout at the DPS Board Meeting!

On January 23, over 200 community members from the Far Northeast community came out to the DPS Board Meeting to advocate for a DSST High School @ Noel. We overflowed the board room as we supported the 5 public comments speakers- one from School Director Brandi Chin, two from students, and two from parents. 

Applications are Open for the Ariel Berryman Scholarship

Four years ago, Jim and Teresa Berryman launched the Ariel Berryman Memorial Scholarship Fund after the loss of their daughter, Ariel. Ariel’s passion for helping others reach their full potential inspired the creation of this scholarship. Each year, the Ariel Berryman Memorial Scholarship Fund provides a female senior graduating from DSST Public Schools with a scholarship to attend the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver). This fund is matched dollar-for-dollar by CU Denver.

Pet of the Week: Manolo- AST Owl & Australian Shepherd

You may already know that School Choice Round 1 kicked off last week on January 15, and will run through February 18 (February 28 in Aurora). During these 4 weeks, the Home Office and schools are focused on student recruitment as a priority and kicking it into overdrive to make sure that all of our schools are fully enrolled, which secures the essential funding that we need to keep our doors open. This ranges from door knocking, phone calls, attending expos, open houses, and much more. 

Meet DSST ReStore Intern Erick

Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver ReStores is partnering with Denver School of Science and Technology (DSST) Public Schools’ Professional Internship Program to help high school students gain career exposure while building professional and transferable skills. Students are able to explore future career options before heading off to college, and they forge meaningful relationships with professionals and leaders across the city of Denver. For Erick he is dedicating six hours a week volunteering at the Littleton ReStore.

Favorite Books Roundup

Thank you to everyone who shared your book recommendations earlier this year! We're feeling especially grateful to have them all here, as COVID-19 has given us the opportunity to catch up with all of the reading we may have missed.

We've already linked to their dedicated page on the Denver Public Library catalog so you can learn more and place an easy (and free!) hold on these favorite titles. While the library is closed, the Libby app is open! Using your library card, you can seamlessly access tons of books, including audiobooks, through this app. Check it out today!  

What's Up at DSST: Henry?

Following last week’s post on our efforts to secure a high school for DSST @ Noel, we’ve received some questions about the status of a DSST: Henry high school, so we wanted to take a moment to give an update and, importantly, give you an opportunity to help.  As you may remember, last year, when we advocated for a DSST: Henry High School, we ran into numerous obstacles- primarily, an unwillingness from the school board to entertain serious conversations around a high school. Having strong community support is essential for our success, and we continue to engage our network, parents, and the larger community to help us do this difficult but important work.

Pets of the week: Labs Lily and Max from DSST Middle School @ Noel

As we prepare to Turn Out and Turn Up for Noel High School at next week’s DPS board meeting, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some of the people and pets that make DSST Middle School @ Noel extraordinary. 

Super Staff Spotlight: Nick Wilsey, Physics Teacher at CG HS

It’s time to honor yet another incredible staff member! This week, the spotlight shines on DSST: Conservatory Green High School Physics teacher Nick Wilsey. 

Project Beyonce

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