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Where every student thrives: One DSST family's story

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...



Highlights from our Welcome Back Bash 2025 celebration!

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...


đŸ“¸ DSST First Day of School 2025 - 26 in photos

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