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Checkmate: DSST students build something bigger than a tournament (Clone)

Beyond Colorado: DSST Students Take Their College Search Across the Country

This spring, a group of DSST juniors packed their bags, boarded planes, and did something that changed the way they see their futures. Through DSST's Early Exposure Program (DEEP), students traveled to Boston, Atlanta, and Los Angeles over Spring Break to visit some of the most celebrated college campuses in the country — and came back with a whole new sense of what's possible. 

At DSST Public Schools, we believe that college is more than a destination — it's a doorway. Since our founding, 100% of DSST graduates have been admitted to college or a postsecondary program, and our college counseling work begins as early as 9th grade. DEEP is one of the most powerful expressions of that commitment: a program that puts students physically on the campuses they've only ever seen in brochures, and asks them to imagine themselves there.

Participants are selected based on academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and fit for the schools they visited. Based on their preferences, students traveled to one of three cities: Boston, Atlanta, or Los Angeles. What they brought back was far more than souvenirs.

100% Admission: Celebrating the Class of 2026

The Class of 2026 has done it. Every DSST senior has been admitted to college or a postsecondary program. It’s a milestone that reflects not only academic achievement, but years of resilience, mentorship, and community support. From first‑generation college goers to students pursuing skilled trades and service pathways, this class is stepping into the world with purpose and possibility.

Celebrating Neurodiversity Acceptance Month through Student Stories (Clone)

April is Neurodiversity Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate the full range of human minds and the unique strengths each person brings to our community. Across DSST, that celebration isn't confined to a single month. It shows up every day, in classrooms, on mountain slopes, on stages, and on yoga mats. This year has given us no shortage of moments to be proud of. Here are just a few stories from center programs across the network that bring this month’s special celebration to life.

Opening a New Chapter: Celebrating the Student‑Led Creation of the DSST: Elevate Northeast Library (Clone)

On a bright afternoon filled with pride, gratitude and a whole lot of joy, the DSST: Elevate Northeast community gathered to celebrate something truly extraordinary - the official opening of the Elevate Library, a space imagined, shaped and championed by students.

DSST Students Inspire and Awe at the STEM & Creative Core Showcase 2026

On Saturday, March 21, DSST students lit up CSU Spur with their brilliance at our third annual STEM & Creative Core Showcase! The event brought together students, educators, families, and industry partners for a day filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on STEM exploration.

Dreaming in Code: A Black Student's Journey Through STEM

Celebrating Black History Month by spotlighting Nyjah Munn, a DSST: Conservatory Green High School senior whose passion for engineering is shaping the future.

There's a moment that changed everything for Nyjah Munn, DSST: Conservatory Green ‘26. He was riding home from a summer camp, holding a drawing robot he'd just built. The small machine whirred and moved in his hands, tracing invisible patterns in the air. Then, without warning, it started to catch fire.

Ten DSST seniors earn full-ride scholarships through QuestBridge

DSST Public Schools is proud to celebrate ten outstanding seniors who have earned full-ride scholarships to some of the nation's top universities through the QuestBridge National College Match.

Off to the races! Here are some highlights from DSST's first week of school

What a fantastic start to the 2022-23 school year! We loved seeing your children back at our 16 schools in Denver and Aurora after a much-needed summer. It was great to feel the excitement and anticipation of a new school year in students and staff.