At DSST Public Schools, we believe that who you will become is just as important as what you will accomplish. That's why we focus on character development and rigorous academics in equal measure. So our graduates are ready to become the best versions of themselves — in college, careers and in life.
DSST: College View students share the importance of honoring culture and tradition for AAPI month
As we wrap up AAPI Month, we want to highlight some students at DSST: College View High School who are making sure the Asian culture is honored and...
Graduation recap: Congratulations to the Class of 2023!
Last week DSST celebrated six graduations: DSST: Byers, DSST: Green Valley Ranch, DSST: Montview, DSST: Conservatory Green, DSST: College View and...
Want to see a high school principal punch someone for a good cause? Then you'll want to see this.
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Q&A: Senior Jaus'lynn Carter shares how she lives out the Core Value of Courage
As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST...
DSST: College View freshman writes powerful poem about the power of community in shaping our collective destiny
April is National Poetry Month and we’re excited to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students. We are honored to feature a powerful poem...
Women in STEM: Honoring history and elevating voices - Insights from DSST's women's history panel
Five inspiring women from different positions across the DSST network took some time last month to discuss the importance of women in STEM and...
Q&A: How Montview seniors live out the Core Value of Integrity
As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST...
Q&A: CG Seniors leading the Black Student Alliance share how they live out the Core Value of Doing Your Best
As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST...
DSST Hosts Aviation Industry Nights for Students and Families
Students have been able to get first-hand exposure and connections to careers in aviation and aerospace thanks to a new partnership with the Denver...
Q&A: Cole seniors share how they live out the Core Value of curiosity
As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST...
Q&A: Senior Donna Williams-Martinez shares how she lives out the Core Value of responsibility
As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST...
Hands-on internship gives DSST: Montview students opportunity to experience, develop career skills
Some DSST: Montview students are part of the ACE Mentor Program of America (ACE), created to encourage high school students into pursuing careers in...
Q&A: Senior Katrina Peacock shares how she lives out the Core Value of respect
As we prepare to celebrate the DSST Class of 2023 at Senior Signing Day on April 27, we are featuring how this senior class lives out the six DSST...
Highlighting our amazing social workers for National School Social Work week
School social workers are culture leaders in our community. They play an integral role in ensuring that students receive mental health counseling...
A step outside of STEM: How one DSST student learned to love photography through junior internship
For DSST: Green Valley Ranch junior Quinten Newbern STEM has been the main focus throughout his time at school. It has been a passion of his, and he...
DSST celebrates Black History Month 2023
Throughout the month of February, our campuses held various events celebrating Black History Month with the help of Black student leaders and special...
DSST: Montview HS's award-winning journalism program is making huge strides for young journalists
Written by the DSST: Montview High School journalism team:
Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines or news...
DSST: College View student finds perfect-fit internship at Bluff Lake Nature Center
On any given Wednesday afternoon, you can find Tara Peña, junior at DSST: College View High School, muddying up her Converse shoes walking the Bluff...
See why this parent said DSST was the best choice for her student
We asked Lori Barr, a parent from DSST: Byers, to share why she chose DSST for her son and why she thinks others should too. Here is what she said.
Q&A: Two DSST: College View students share why they chose DSST
We asked Marco Maximiliano and Laura Jaime, two students from our DSST: College View campus, to share why they chose DSST and why they think others...
DSST Center Program students celebrate holidays at winter carnival
The Winter Carnival for our Center Program students was a blast!
11 DSST students earn full-ride scholarships through Questbridge match
Recently, 11 DSST seniors across the network were named QuestBridge Match Scholars. This is the most matches ever received in DSST history. These...
Students and staff share why they are grateful for DSST
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on this year so far and say thank you to the entire DSST community. This year...
National American Indian Heritage Month: November is about more than kicking off the holidays
November is often looked at as the season that leads us into the holiday season, however, it is much more than that. In 1990 a decision was made and...
Strength of character is the true measure of success.
Year after year, our schools are rated as the top middle and high schools in Denver. And our students stand out because our culture and shared values. A strong, supportive community gives students the confidence to take the lead -- their studies, athletics and activities, and personal passions. And the strength of character they develop sets them up for lifelong happiness and success.
Our Core Values

We commit to create a welcoming, values-driven environment for anyone that enters our school in order to create a vibrant and inclusive DSST Community. Every individual has their own unique set of personal values. Living a values-driven life is an ongoing journey for staff, students and families at DSST and beyond. DSST was founded on six Core Values, which create common agreements to develop a strong, healthy community. Staff and students agree to live out these Core Values for the purpose of creating a stronger community and sense of belonging. Healthy communities support individuals to become the best version of themselves in order to contribute to the human story. We create shared commitments, aligned to the following Core Values to create strong DSST communities which help us achieve our mission:

Respect
We appreciate each person and their story through our words, actions, and attitudes. We value their unique perspective and treat others with dignity.

Responsibility
We acknowledge that our actions and choices impact ourselves and our community. We take ownership for what we do and how we choose to do it.

INTEGRITY
We act and speak with honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. We consistently align our words and actions.

COURAGE
We possess the confidence and resolve to take risks, push ourselves, and persevere in the face of pressure, adversity or unfamiliar circumstances.

CURIOSITY
We are eager to learn, question, and explore. We have a thirst for knowledge, a love of investigation, and a desire to learn about ourselves, our community, and our world.

DOING YOUR BEST
We put our best effort into everything we do. We know that individual and collective effort are required for our community to thrive.