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Share Your Feedback with Us
10/19/24, 4:15 PM
We want to make sure the ReachWell Platform keeps you connected with your community. To help us improve, we’d love to hear about your experience through a short survey.Your feedback ...
End of a School Year
06/13/24, 4:46 PM
Dear DSST Families, Another school year is done! Thank you for being a part of DSST and entrusting us with the education of your student(s). I have received a warm welcome across the DSST community. ...
Early dismissal!
06/04/24, 8:09 AM
Happy last day of school! ALL students will be dismissed today Tuesday, June 4 at 11:30am. Enjoy your summer break!...
Early dismissal
06/03/24, 8:09 AM
Hello, Today Monday, June 3rd ALL students will be dismissed at 1:30. Have a good day!...
Before you head into summer, check out these awesome May updates from DSST!
05/30/24, 7:47 AM
The Senior Signing Day sizzle reel is here! DSST's Senior Signing Day was on Thursday, May 2 at the Denver Coliseum. We celebrated our Class of 2024 as they got on stage in front of their teachers, c...
Announcing our new family communications platform - Bloomz!
05/15/24, 7:47 AM
Dear DSST Families, We are excited to announce for the 2024-25 school year, DSST will be moving to Bloomz as our family communication platform! After hearing feedback from families and staff on the i...
Just 3 days left to submit a shout out for your school staff!
05/14/24, 3:42 PM
Dear DSST Community,We are so excited to celebrate and recognize our school-based staff at our third annual T.O.A.S.T [Toasting Our Achievements, Successes, and Talents] event on May 22, 2024.As this ...
Submit a shout out for your school staff!
05/08/24, 12:10 PM
Dear DSST Community,We are so excited to celebrate and recognize our school-based staff at our third annual T.O.A.S.T [Toasting Our Achievements, Successes, and Talents] event on May 22, 2024.As this ...
High Family Satisfaction: What We Heard & Next Steps
04/04/24, 8:19 AM
Good Morning, DSST Families, We are excited to share with you the results of our recent Spring Family Survey! First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to share your insights with us. We had ...
DSST Dispatch: March updates from DSST!
03/21/24, 7:47 AM
The 20th Anniversary Gala is almost here! The DSST 20th Anniversary Gala is less than a month away! Join the celebration on Friday, April 19 at the Hyatt Regency Denver. Take a moment to purchase you...
Weather Alert: No School Tomorrow, Friday 3/15
03/14/24, 2:24 PM
Dear DSST Families, Due to inclement weather, DPS has announced that all schools will be closed again tomorrow, Friday, March 15, due to severe weather and difficult travel conditions. As a reminder...
Weather Alert: No School Tomorrow, Thursday 3/14
03/13/24, 3:09 PM
Dear DSST Families, Due to inclement weather, DPS has announced that all schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, March 14, due to severe weather and difficult travel conditions. As a reminder, DS...
February updates and some exciting announcements from DSST!
02/29/24, 7:47 AM
Network Highlights Announcing DSST's Next CEO After a national search process, we are thrilled to announce Nella García Urban as the second CEO of DSST Public Schools. Nella was chosen from...
Share your feedback: Spring Family Survey is now open!
02/09/24, 9:20 AM
Dear DSST Families , We are excited to announce that the Spring Family Survey window is now open and will remain open through Feb 23. We highly value your input and encourage you to actively particip...
We need your input for a DSST Network Equity Audit!
02/05/24, 7:47 AM
Dear DSST Families, My name is Dr. Aaron J. Griffen, and I am the Chief Equity Officer at DSST Public Schools. I am leading a DSST Network Equity Audit during the 2023-24 school year. The Diversity, ...
No School Tomorrow 1/16
01/15/24, 3:23 PM
Dear DSST Families, Due to inclement weather, DPS and APS have announced that all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to severe weather and difficult travel conditions....
CORRECTION: No school for high school students on Nov. 27
11/17/23, 3:49 PM
Dear DSST middle school families, On Thursday, you received the monthly family newsletter. The important dates section of the newsletter listed Nov. 27 as no school for all students. This was a mista...
DSST Dispatch: November updates from DSST Public Schools
11/16/23, 8:18 AM
Network Highlights DSST: Conservatory Green High School art students' mural leaves lasting legacy, showcases impact of creative collaboration DSST: Conservatory Green High School’s art stude...
It's almost Election Day! Learn why DSST votes, and more!
10/26/23, 9:25 AM
Why DSST Votes: Voting represents a powerful opportunity to ensure your voice reverberates through the halls of decision-making. The ballot is teeming with critical issues that directly impact our co...
DSST CEO search update
09/29/23, 8:48 AM
Dear members of the DSST Community, Following the recent announcement that the 2023-2024 academic year will be Bill Kurtz’s last year at DSST, we would like to take the opportunity, again, to t...
DSST Dispatch: September updates from DSST
09/28/23, 9:03 AM
A note from CEO Bill Kurtz: I write this message with a deep sense of gratitude for all of you who have partnered, supported and helped build DSST over the last 20 years. I am thankful for the thousa...
DSST College team's response to Affirmative Action ruling and our commitment to student success
09/27/23, 12:18 PM
Dear Students and Families, Last month, DSST issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action ruling that impacts race being used in college admissions. We reaffirmed ou...
DSST Strategic Plan Engagement Opportunity
09/18/23, 7:47 AM
Dear DSST Families, Firstly, I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Antwan Wilson, and I am the President of DSST Public Schools. I joined the organization in July and am thr...
Signature Required: Lab safety agreements
08/28/23, 11:08 AM
Greetings DSST Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, To ensure the safety and well-being of all our students, DSST requires that all students and caregivers of students who participate in a science, en...
DSST: Dispatch - DSST is celebrating its 20th year!
08/24/23, 8:16 AM
We were thrilled to welcome all students and parents back on August 17 for another exciting year of learning and growth at DSST. This year, we are especially excited because DSST is marking its 20th a...
DSST Dispatch: Wishing you a wonderful summer!
05/25/23, 8:15 AM
On Thursday, April, 27 we celebrated the Class of 2023 with over 8,000 DSST students, staff, parents and community members. The morning was filled with performances from middle and high school groups ...
Family Engagement & Safety and Security Surveys: What We Heard
04/19/23, 3:16 PM
Dear DSST Families, The Trimester 2 Family Survey results are in, and we are excited by your continued participation and willingness to help us give your student(s) the highest-quality education and ...
AST in school 3/24
03/23/23, 1:19 PM
AST families, we will be open for a regular school day Friday, 3/24....
URGENT: No School for Denver DSST schools Friday, 3/24
03/23/23, 1:06 PM
DSST Families, I know that this has been a hard 24 hours for the education community and our students and families following the East High School incident. I am sorry that we all have had to experien...
DSST Dispatch: March news from DSST Public Schools
03/23/23, 7:15 AM
We want to start this newsletter by acknowledging the shooting that happened at East High School yesterday morning. Our thoughts are with the two East staff members who were injured and the entire Eas...
Safety Incident at East High School
03/22/23, 11:07 AM
Dear DSST Families: You may have already heard that there has been a reported school shooting this morning at East High School (not a DSST school). It has been reported that two adults were transport...
Hi, it's DSST!
03/16/23, 2:29 PM
Please take our Tri 2 Family Survey; we want to hear from you! https://dsst.info/TriTwoFamilySurvey22-23...
Please take the DSST Tri 2 Family Survey!
03/06/23, 1:15 PM
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful upcoming Spring Break. We officially have only one Trimester left in the school year, and we want to make sure we are hearing from our families about your...
DSST Dispatch: Highlights from February
02/23/23, 10:30 AM
The 2023-24 school calendar is now live! The 2023-24 calendar is now live! The calendar includes several adjustments such as the move to semesters instead of trimesters and a full week off for studen...
Happy Holidays from DSST!
12/15/22, 8:15 AM
DSST Families and Friends, Thank you for your generous support during this year’s Colorado Gives Day campaign. We’re excited to announce that our Colorado Gives Day campaign raised over $...
Thank you from DSST!
11/22/22, 8:15 AM
DSST Families, To kick off this month’s newsletter, I wanted to share my sincerest gratitude with all of you. Thank you for trusting us with your student(s) and for working with us as we progre...
Snow Day - November 18
11/17/22, 9:53 PM
Due to inclement weather, all DSST schools will be closed on Friday, Nov. 18. Please check your email for more details....
Weather Alert: No School Tomorrow, Friday 11/18
11/17/22, 9:47 PM
DSST Families, Due to inclement weather conditions, all DSST schools in Denver and Aurora will be closed on Friday, Nov. 18. This includes all after-school and athletic activities. While we normally...
Holiday Resources
11/15/22, 8:17 AM
Colorado 211 has organized a variety of resources to support Colorado families this holiday season. See below for information on meal kits for Thanksgiving and Christmas, gift drives and more. Thanks...
DSST Family Survey Results: What We Heard and Next
11/11/22, 8:15 AM
Dear DSST Families, Thank you to everyone who shared their feedback with us during the Tri One Family Survey. We have been awed by the amount of participation from you all. We received 3,042 response...
Sharing some of this month's highlights
10/27/22, 2:14 PM
Tri 1 Family Survey The Trimester 1 Family Survey is now available in 8 different languages! We use a lot of this data to help us create the best environment and experience for you and your student, ...
Please take the DSST Tri 1 Family Survey!
10/13/22, 7:44 AM
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Fall Break. With two months of school already behind us, we want to hear from you! One of the most valuable ways we can improve over the course of this y...
Sharing some of this month's highlights
09/29/22, 2:45 PM
DSST Dispatch for September 2022: We have some exciting highlights and growth to share with you, along with a student blog for Hispanic Heritage Month and more. As we start the 2022-23 school year, w...
All DSST schools earn highest performance rating
09/09/22, 11:00 AM
Dear DSST Friends, After three years of not issuing School Performance Ratings of Colorado’s public schools, the Colorado Department of Education released the 2021-22 results this week. I am th...
AST Athletics Registration Is UP!
07/22/22, 3:01 PM
Parents, we are thrilled to get athletics underway for our Owls for the 22-23 School year. Please follow the steps below to properly register your child for athletics this year! See below for our spor...
Support & Resources for Families: School Violence
05/24/22, 7:58 PM
*Content note: This email could bring up feelings of emotional trauma. Dear DSST families, As you’ve likely heard, there was a tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, earlier today. I am deep...
Please take the DSST Tri 2 Family Survey!
03/04/22, 8:13 AM
Dear DSST Families,With the conclusion of Trimester 2 at DSST, we are committed to hearing your feedback on how things are going. Please take a few minutes to give us your input on this end-of-Trimes...
AST Delayed Start Jan. 25
01/24/22, 11:28 PM
Due to inclement weather, AST will be on a one-hour delayed start tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 25....
AST One-Hour Delayed Start on Jan. 25
01/24/22, 10:56 PM
Dear AST Families, Due to inclement weather, APS has announced that all schools will be on a one-hour delayed start tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, due to severe weather and difficult travel condit...
Updated DSST COVID-19 guidance
01/05/22, 4:28 PM
Dear DSST families, Happy New Year! It has been energizing to have students back in our schools this week. I spoke to one teacher at our Montview campus yesterday who mentioned that he has never seen...
January Return to School Update
12/31/21, 3:18 PM
Dear DSST families, We hope you’ve had a healthy and joyful winter break and are ready to head into the new year! It’s amazing how much things can change in less...
Keeping our communities safe
12/17/21, 8:01 AM
Dear DSST families, We believe it is important to keep you fully aware of issues and events that impact the safety and wellbeing of our DSST school communities. In a year where schools across the Den...
Please take our Tri 1 Family Survey!
12/06/21, 1:59 PM
Dear DSST Families, We hope your December is off to a great start. Last Monday marked the first day of Trimester 2 at DSST, and we are looking forward to another great trimester ahead. One of the mo...
School on Friday Nov. 19
11/18/21, 9:33 AM
Dear DSST families,Denver Public Schools will have a wellness day Friday, Nov. 19, so there will be no school that day. Because DSST already had a wellness day, and we have high school final exams,DSS...
No School Monday - Wellness Dat
10/30/21, 2:02 PM
Reminder: there is no school on Monday, Nov. 1, for a DSST network-wide wellness day. Enjoy the day off!...
Upcoming DSST Pfizer Booster Vaccination Clinics
10/26/21, 11:06 AM
Dear DSST Families, As the school year continues, and especially as we move into the colder months of the year, the health and safety of the DSST community remain our top priority. We are committe...
Partnering with our Families & Important Update
10/06/21, 4:45 PM
Dear DSST families, I am grateful for your partnership over the first two months of school and for giving us the opportunity to come alongside you to educate your child(ren). It is a sacred responsib...
Vaccine Clinic tonight at Elevate HS!
09/16/21, 12:41 PM
Dear families, We are excited to share that DSST: Elevate High School is hosting a vaccine clinic this evening, and you are invited! The vaccine clinic is free and open to anyone 12 and older. No reg...
Final reminders for the first day of school
08/16/21, 5:07 PM
DSST families and students, We are just days away from kicking off the 2021-22 school year, and we couldn’t be more excited to see our students and bring our school communities back together. O...
Updates to Our Health and Safety Policies
08/06/21, 5:17 PM
Dear DSST Families, I am so excited to welcome you back for the start of the 2021-22 school year! Our school teams are already back from the summer working hard to prepare for a fantastic school year...
