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
Six years, one journey: DSST student’s story of transformation
For Leonard Aragon, a senior at DSST: College View High School, the path from middle school to graduation has been full of growth, discovery and purpose.
“I've been going to DSST since sixth grade, and it flew by,” he said. “Honestly, I can remember like it was yesterday, walking through the middle...
DSST changed the trajectory of her life. Now she is on a mission to reshape dermatology.
Written by: Fortunate Madueke, DSST: Green Valley Ranch - Class of 2025
To my community, DSST is more than just a school—it is a safe place for survival. It is considered by many to be the “Harvard” of public schools, not because it is exclusive but because it sets the highest standards and...
Juniors go coast to coast with DSST’s DEEP college trips
Over Spring Break, a group of DSST juniors had the exciting opportunity to visit college campuses across the country through DSST’s Early Exposure Program (DEEP). Based on their college preferences, students traveled to Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Participants were selected for their academic...
From Passion to Purpose: One Student’s Mission to Create Change
At DSST: Montview High School, opportunity meets purpose — and for senior Sarah Hourani, that intersection has sparked something extraordinary.
“I feel like I've been exposed to a lot of great opportunities, and it's been really awesome to just be a part of the community. I think that's really what...
Where words rise: GVR students find voice and victory through poetry
The room is quiet. A single voice rises—clear, unshaken, or maybe it’s trembling just slightly. And then, another. One by one, they speak their truths aloud. In a world that often asks students to keep their heads down, three students at DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School are standing up,...
Threads of Tradition: DSST senior connects to her roots through art
At DSST, creativity comes in many forms. For Afomya Eshete (DSST: Green Valley Ranch ‘25), art is more than just a hobby—it’s a connection to her heritage, a way to stay rooted in her culture, and a source of pride.
Afomya has been part of the DSST: Green Valley Ranch community since seventh grade,...
STEM brilliance on display at DSST’s third annual showcase
On Saturday, March 15, STEM genius was surely showcased! Our third annual DSST STEM and Creative Core Showcase at CSU Spur brought together students, industry partners, educators, and families to ignite curiosity and deep learning in STEM.
Empowering women in STEM through conservation internship
Internships provide more than just a resume boost—they shape futures, build confidence, and inspire change. For Jacqueline Choate, a student at DSST: Montview High School, her internship at Bluff Lake Nature Center was an opportunity to step into the world of wildlife conservation, take on real...
'Carrying the legacy': DSST women share what it means to be a woman in leadership
March is Women’s History Month, a time to reflect on the incredible contributions women have made throughout history and continue to make today. What began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, in 1978 as Women’s History Week soon gained national recognition, expanding to a month-long...