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.
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...
Bald caps, dances, turkey and more! Take a look at some of the fall highlights from DSST: Montview Middle School
DSST: Montview Middle School has had a fun first Trimester. The students, staff and community have enjoyed a plethora of events. Here is a look at...
Thank you! Highlighting our amazing school psychologists for National School Psych Week.
DSST is celebrating our six amazing School Psychologists this week for National School Psychologist Week.
Q&A: DSST literacy interventionist talks about reading rates, testing and importance of the work
DSST has brought in three Literacy Interventionists to help address the decline in reading assessment proficiency that educators are seeing at DSST...
What you need to know about the upcoming November election
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. There are local and statewide issues on the ballot that could impact you. That is why it is important you take some...
DSST alumna: 'DSST gave me the quality education that I don't think would have been accessible to me'
“It’s hard to imagine where I would be without DSST,” Aileen Ocampo, DSST: Green Valley Ranch 2016 graduate, said looking back at her time at DSST.
Take a look at how DSST is planning for the future
Over the summer, DSST kicked off planning for what we want DSST to look and feel like in five years. Since then, DSST has hosted focus groups,...
Back to School Nights give families a fun chance to connect with their students' teachers, school
Over the past couple weeks, each of our schools has held a Back to School Night, which is an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet their...
Reporting on 2021-22 Results and Looking to the Future
As we start the 2022-23 school year, we are thrilled to share some highlights about the hard work done across our network over the past year and...
Student voice: Understanding the impact and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month
A guest post by DSST: Conservatory Green student body president, Aiden on the history and importance of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Changing the landscape: How DSST's social work team is confronting systemic barriers impacting mental health support in the Latinx/Hispanic community
September is Hispanic Heritage month and as we honor the culture, we also want to raise awareness of some of the mental health struggles the...
College doesn't have to mean debt: What to know about DSST's partnership with AdvanceEDU
One of DSST’s driving factors is making sure all students have an equal opportunity for their post-secondary education. We offer many resources...
DSST supporter, founding board member, Jacquelyn Sullivan talks about why she believes in DSST and its mission
A Q&A with Dr. Jacquelyn Sullivan: DSST supporter and founding board member, Founder of the TeachEngineering digital library, and Co-Founder of the ...
'Failing isn’t the end of the world': DSST alumna, teacher shares how DSST helped shape her future
We recently spoke with a DSST founding board member who said she hoped DSST graduates would eventually come back and teach at our schools and become...
Meet the new school directors leading at three of our schools
As we kick off the 2022-23 school year, DSST is excited to introduce some new school leadership team members.
Founding school director, Kryszelda Mendoza, shares excitement about opening of Aurora Science & Tech High School
DSST Public Schools was thrilled to welcome the founding class of freshmen to Aurora Science and Tech High School.We spoke with the founding School...
Off to the races! Here are some highlights from DSST's first week of school
What a fantastic start to the 2022-23 school year! We loved seeing your children back at our 16 schools in Denver and Aurora after a much-needed...
Summer recap: Here are some of the exciting experiences our students had over the summer
We were so excited to welcome our students back for the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Some of our students took some exciting trips to...
'I had won my battle': DSST Summer Fellow shares why she is dedicated to helping other students
A post by Katie Le, a DSST Summer Fellow and DSST: College View alumna.
"Katie Le, please come to receive your award," announced the school director....
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.