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DSST: Elevate Northeast High School Welcomes Founding Class

DENVER (CBS4)- A brand new high School opened its doors to its founding freshman class on Tuesday. DSST: Elevate Northeast High School welcomed its first students.

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DSST is a public charter school network that focuses on STEM learning. This has been something parents, staff and students have been working hard to make a reality.

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"Board meetings, making big posters, sending emails and getting our parents involved... it was all worth it. Having this high school is such a huge accomplishment for us all," said DSST Elevate Northeast High School freshman Leilianna Gonzales.

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The founding students will have the chance to shape what clubs and electives will be offered at the school. Classes will begin Wednesday.

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