DSST CIRCUIT

After a national search process, we are thrilled to announce Nella García Urban as the second CEO of DSST Public Schools. Nella was chosen from an identified candidate pool of over 170 diverse leaders in an extensive search process.

As part of DSST’s Leadership Pipeline Spotlight Series, we are excited to celebrate the leadership journey of Jimmy Cooley, who is serving in his first year as an Associate School Director at DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School. Cooley joined our DSST community in the 2022-2023 school year with...

Have you ever considered taking your career in education to the next level? If so, you're not alone. Many educators dream of becoming leaders within their schools and making a more profound impact on the lives of students. One way to achieve this dream is through programs like DSST's Teacher Leader...

Meet Anna Ellis (pictured - bottom right), the newest Manager of College Success at DSST: Conservatory Green High School in northeast Denver. In her role, Anna wears many hats, including teaching college seminar courses, managing scholarship programs and supporting athletic recruitment. Anna's love...

From CEO Bill Kurtz

I write this message with a deep sense of gratitude for all of you who have partnered, supported and helped build DSST over the last 20 years. I am thankful for the thousands of students and families who have given us the sacred opportunity to be a part of their educational...

On Monday, Aug. 7 DSST hosted the annual Infusion event to kick off the 2023-24 school year with some celebrations, laughs and lots of inspiration.

We honored dozens of teachers and staff who have been with DSST for more than five, 10 and 15 years as well as our alumni who now work at DSST. 

Part...

The DSST: Conservatory Green High School Chess club/team has taken the local chess scene by storm, turning heads and making their mark in various tournaments throughout the year. What started as a casual club has blossomed into a competitive team, showcasing the students' strategic prowess and...

Personal essay by Salvador Ramirez (he, him, el), DSST Manager of Equity and Inclusion

The Leadership Development Team at DSST hosted the Inaugural Leadership Pipeline Symposium on May 17 at The Source Hotel.

Let’s get ready to rumble!