DSST CIRCUIT

Written by Melissa Mayes, DSST: College View Campus Director of College Success

It was 7th grade, the world was in the middle of a pandemic, and Sammie Nguyen (Class of 2026) was sitting in front of a screen in an online classroom at DSST: College View. Her teacher, Ms. Crystal Purvis, now Dr. Purvis, was walking students through different engineering fields. One of them was...

There is a moment Katalina Lopez carries with her. It is not from a graduation stage or a college acceptance letter, but from a living room floor, when she was 6 years old, teaching her 8-year-old brother how to tie his shoes.

When Aurora Science & Tech High School opened its doors, it didn't have a long history, a legacy of alumni, or decades of tradition. What it had was a group of students willing to help build something from the ground up.

Ashlee's Story of Family Legacy, Love, and a Future in Pediatric Nursing

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...

Meet Damian, athlete and DSST: College View Senior, now headed to college this fall.

From the Football Field to a College Campus

Damian plays football for Sheridan High School and has spent two years developing the discipline and drive that now fuel his academic ambitions. His passion for the game...

"It's not a hobby, it's my life.” — Jayden Gamboa, DSST: Green Valley Ranch Senior

Some students come to DSST knowing exactly who they are. Jayden Gamboa is one of them.

A proud seven-year DSST Raptor, Jayden carries a story that stretches across generations, borders, and open pastures — and he's...

Emily didn't arrive at interest in midwifery by accident. She traces it back to something she noticed as a little girl: the long, curved scar on her mother's abdomen.Her mother had two C-sections — one for Emily, one for her younger sister. Both children were breech, and with the second birth, the...