This week, school districts across Colorado received their 2026 School Performance Framework (SPF) results, and DSST has so much to celebrate. Thirteen of our 16 schools earned Green ratings, meaning 84% of DSST students attend a Green‑rated school, one of the strongest network profiles in Denver...
The first day of school is always filled with excitement, energy and possibility, and this year was no exception. Across our campuses, students walked through our doors ready to learn, grow, and make the most of a brand-new year.
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.
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...
