DSST: Aurora Science & Tech Middle School
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, classmates, and other DSST community members and announced their post-secondary plans! Watch this video to see the highlights of the day. We have highlighted a senior from each graduating class. You can read their stories below.
Senior Highlights
- Rayan's journey from academics to advocacy
- From shy student to college-bound: Mario's journey at DSST: Cedar
- An animal lover’s path to veterinary medicine: Conservatory Green senior prepares to attend the No. 2 vet school in the nation
- Seizing opportunities: First-gen DSST: Cole student shares her journey to Pepperdine University
- Self-expression and healing through art: A young artist thrives at DSST: College View
- Blossoming at DSST: Green Valley Ranch
Save the Date!
Join us for our Welcome Back Bash on Aug. 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.! The event is a perfect way to get to know the DSST community while enjoying free, family-friendly fun. RSVP for the event here.
Around the Network
- The latest U.S. News and World Report rankings showed that all six DSST schools with graduating classes were among the top 8% of high schools across the nation. In Colorado, they were among the top 40 high schools statewide. You can read more about the rankings here.
- DSST Public Schools and Anschutz Children's Hospital unveiled a stunning stairwell mural, designed to inspire and promote health. This creative project not only beautified the space but also gave student artists real-world experience, pushing them to new heights in their artistic journeys. Read more about this impactful collaboration here.
- Three DSST: Cole seniors were featured in an article as part of a larger story of seniors graduating after starting their high school experience in the pandemic. We know the Class of 2024 has some unique struggles throughout the pandemic but nonetheless, they persevered. You can check out the full story here.
Resources & Reminders
- DSST will be moving to Bloomz as our new family communication platform starting in the 2024-25 school year. We will continue to use ReachWell through the end of this school year (June 30, 2024). We will share more information and the process for signing up for Bloomz in July and August so that you are prepared for the first day of school. Learn more about Bloomz here.
- Looking for some summer programs and fun activities? DSST put together this helpful flyer for some things to do and other helpful programs for the summer. You can find it in Spanish here.
- The 24-25 DSST Academic Calendar is now live! The calendar reflects notable dates for our entire community, including half days for students, family conference dates, staff professional development dates and more. You can download the full calendar here. We can’t wait for next school year!
Important DSST Dates
- June 4: Last day for students
- June 5: Last day for teachers
- June 19: Juneteenth Holiday
- June 20 - July 12: DSST Office Closure
- July 29 - late August: DPS Registration
- August 13: First Day of School
Support DSST
If you would like to learn more about opportunities to give, reach out to info-development@scienceandtech.org or at (303) 802-4117.
