The chess pieces were set. The clocks were ticking. But what unfolded at the first-ever DSST Network-Wide Chess Tournament this April was about far more than who made the best move on the board.
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...
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...
