April is Neurodiversity Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate the full range of human minds and the unique strengths each person brings to our community. Across DSST, that celebration isn't confined to a single month. It shows up every day, in classrooms, on mountain slopes, on stages, and on yoga...
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...
On a bright afternoon filled with pride, gratitude and a whole lot of joy, the DSST: Elevate Northeast community gathered to celebrate something truly extraordinary - the official opening of the Elevate Library, a space imagined, shaped and championed by students.
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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...
On Saturday, March 21, DSST students lit up CSU Spur with their brilliance at our third annual STEM & Creative Core Showcase! The event brought together students, educators, families, and industry partners for a day filled with curiosity, creativity, and hands‑on STEM exploration.
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Taking the Risk — and Watching It Pay Off
She walked through the doors of DSST: Montview as a 6th grader with a love of art and a dream of a career in New York City. Seven years later, she's walking out as a Gates Scholarship finalist, a Northwestern University admit, and one of the most...
Taking the Risk — and Watching It Pay Off
When Irvin Gonzalez first walked through the doors of DSST: Cole Middle School in sixth grade, he didn't know a single person. He was nervous, unsure, and stepping into something completely new.
A Fresh Start, A New BeginningZariah Russell's story begins with a bold move from North Las Vegas to Colorado during her sophomore year. "At my old school, no teachers really helped us out," Zariah reflects. "There was no tutoring like Elevate has."The difference was immediate and transformative....
There's a moment that changed everything for Nyjah Munn, DSST: Conservatory Green ‘26. He was riding home from a summer camp, holding a...
