DSST CIRCUIT

And after nearly eight years at DSST, science teacher Laurie Pochette (pictured far right) found something rare in education: a place where she can grow, lead and make a lasting impact without ever leaving the classroom."My unwavering commitment to the communities we serve anchors my work,"...

Our 2025 Winter Carnival was an unforgettable celebration! Students from Center Programs across the DSST network came together for an afternoon filled with music, joyful games, creative crafts, tasty treats and the always-popular moon bounce!

At DSST Public Schools, preparing students for college isn't just about academics; it's about opening doors to careers that can change students’ futures. That's where DSST STEM Pathways come in.

On Saturday, Dec. 6, our DSST: Cole campus hosted their Cole Winter Wonderland Craft & Community Fair. They welcomed families from all over the area for a festive day packed with fun activities, including a hot chocolate bar, shopping from local vendors - including DSST families - and adorable...

Meet Kathy, a first-generation American whose four sons all graduated from DSST.

Kathy Duda experienced the richness of an ethnically diverse school from a young age. As the daughter of Polish immigrants in Chicago, she attended Polish school on Saturdays, but spent weekdays at her neighborhood...

Sandra Ross remembers sixth grade clearly. Sitting with her advisor at DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School, on the verge of tears, working so hard yet still building her reading skills. It was frustrating. It was vulnerable. And it shaped everything that came after.

When you ask the DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School College Success Team what they’re most proud of, their answers reveal a deep commitment to students, families and the power of opportunity through college access. They are one team out of many across our network, all working towards ambitious...

In seventh-grade classrooms across DSST, November means more than turning the calendar page. It's a moment to pause, to listen and to learn from voices that have too often been silenced or simplified in education. At DSST: Aurora Science & Tech (AST) Middle School, English Language Arts teacher...

There's a specific kind of connection that happens when a teacher knows a family so well that the younger siblings show up already believing in what's possible. When a student walks into your classroom and you've already taught their cousin, their older brother. When you don't just know the...

In Josh Wright’s Algebra 2 class, missing a linear equation question during Do Now practice comes with an unexpected accountability measure: students start apologizing, not to Wright, but to Mr. Barraza, who teaches down the hall.