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11/07/25

Peek behind the curtain and see the magic happening inside this STEM Lab classroom

At DSST: Montview Middle School, STEM Lab teacher Bryce Enger is leading students through a curriculum designed to do more than check off science standards. His class, along with all other middle school STEM Lab courses, align directly with the pathways offered at DSST high schools, exposing students to content rarely available at other Denver-area schools and building the skills and mindsets they'll need long after graduation.

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Topics: News, Updates, & Events, Our Program, Inside the Classroom

11/05/25

STEM thrives here: Preparing leaders of the future through the middle school STEM Lab program

Peek into a DSST classroom, and you'll find students fully immersed in programming drones to navigate obstacle courses, designing solutions on 3D modeling software, and building robotic systems that respond to their commands. This isn't a special event, this is a STEM Lab classroom, where DSST middle schoolers can get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and real-world problem-solving.

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Topics: News, Updates, & Events, Our Program, Inside the Classroom

07/16/25

A Championship Year: Celebrating DSST Athletics 2024–2025

From record-breaking participation to historic championship wins, the 2024–2025 school year was a landmark season for DSST Athletics. Across our campuses, student-athletes, coaches, and communities came together to build something truly special—one game, one practice, and one moment at a time.

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Topics: News, Updates, & Events, Our Program

05/09/25

Building the foundation for every DSST student to thrive

As we move into the final stretch of the year, we want to take a moment to celebrate some early wins and share what’s coming next regarding the middle school programming shifts.

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Topics: Our Program

04/25/25

DSST: Green Valley Ranch HS students tackle Denver’s water future

Written by: Isabel Reyes, 10th‑Grade Chemistry Teacher, DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School

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Topics: Our Program, Inside the Classroom

12/11/24

DSST Center Program students celebrate the season at 3rd annual Winter Carnival

Our third annual Winter Carnival was pure joy! Students from our Center Programs across the DSST network came together for a fun-filled day of music, games, crafts, delicious treats and the crowd favorite—a moon bounce! This year even featured special guest Dinger, the mascot for the Colorado Rockies.

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Topics: Our Program

12/09/24

DSST Tech internship sparks STEM passion

At DSST Public Schools, our mission to disrupt systemic inequities in STEM education drives everything we do. A shining example of this commitment can be found at DSST: Elevate High School, where a tech internship is opening doors for students to explore STEM careers and discover their passions.

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Topics: Our Program

12/15/23

'Breath of fresh air': Associate School Director speaks on DSST's Advanced Leader Cohort Pipeline program

As part of DSST’s Leadership Pipeline Spotlight Series, we are excited to celebrate the leadership journey of Jimmy Cooley, who is serving in his first year as an Associate School Director at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School. Cooley joined our DSST community in the 2022-2023 school year with a Master’s in Special Education and another in Educational Leadership.

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Topics: Our Program

12/12/23

DSST Center Program students enjoy festive fun at the Winter Carnival

Our annual Winter Carnival was a blast! Students in our Center Programs from across the DSST network gathered for music, games, crafts, treats and a (most popular) moon bounce before winter break. 

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Topics: Our Program

05/31/23

DSST: College View students share the importance of honoring culture and tradition for AAPI month

As we wrap up AAPI Month, we want to highlight some students at DSST: College View High School who are making sure the Asian culture is honored and seen not just at their school but across the DSST network. 

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Topics: Our Program

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