DSST CIRCUIT

At DSST: Cole Middle School, Tyler Randolph is the kind of educator who makes you say, “I hope I get to work with him forever.” Now in his seventh year at Cole, Tyler continues to grow, evolve, and inspire, all while keeping things grounded with his signature steady and mature presence.

At Aurora Science & Tech High School, Spanish teacher and cross-country coach Eunice Torres (affectionately known as Profe Torres) is more than just a teacher. To her colleagues and students, she’s a source of energy, encouragement, and consistency who makes AST HS a joyful place.

DSST Public Schools is excited to announce that 15 of our 16 schools have earned a Green rating on Colorado’s preliminary School Performance Framework (SPF), the highest number of Green schools in DSST history!

DSST kicked off the 2025-26 school year with a clear focus: thriving students, thriving communities, and thriving staff. 

This summer, DSST’s newest educators had the chance to see the future through the eyes of their students. For the first time ever, as part of the New Educator Institute, incoming staff visited the University of Denver (DU), a unique opportunity designed to bring DSST’s mission to life outside the...

DSST Public Schools continue to set the bar for academic excellence, with all six eligible high schools landing in the top 8% of schools nationwide, according to the 2025 U.S. News & World Report rankings. Zooming in on Colorado, every DSST high school is ranked among the top 10 public schools in...

On Saturday, Aug. 9, DSST Public Schools welcomed the beginning of a new school year with a joyful afternoon full of music, fun, connection, and celebration. Our second annual Welcome Back Bash brought together families, students, and staff from across DSST for a day that reminded us what makes our...

By Nella Garcia Urban, CEO of DSST Public SchoolsIt has been an absolute dream to have our students back in school the past two days. These photos illuminate the joy, readiness and opportunity in a very strong start to the school year. 1. The Doors Open: Welcome to a Year of Possibility

On Tuesday, August 5, DSST Public Schools staff came together for our annualInfusion event, and let’s just say, the energy was off the charts! From heartfelt moments to school cheer battles, it was the perfect way to kick off the 2025–26 school year. 🍎

🎉 We celebrated our people, including...

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.