Back To School: 2026-27

Accessing Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus is where parents can view student schedules, attendance, grades, report cards, fees, and more.

Parent Portal Login:
https://dcsdk12.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/douglas.jsp

Need Help?
DCSD Infinite Campus Support and FAQs:
https://www.dcsdk12.org/parents-students/parent-portals/infinite-campus

Important Login Information

• Use your Infinite Campus username and password.
  
• Your Infinite Campus username contains only letters and numbers.
  
• Do not add @p.dcsdk12.org when logging into Infinite Campus.
  
• The @p.dcsdk12.org extension is only required when completing Express Check-In.
  
• If your Infinite Campus username is jdoe123, you will log into Infinite Campus with jdoe123. For Express Check-In, you will use jdoe123@p.dcsdk12.org.
  

To help ensure a smooth start to the school year, we encourage all families to complete Express Check-In as soon as possible. Completing the process early helps us prepare for your student's arrival and minimizes delays at the beginning of the year.

If you missed our step-by-step Express Check-In How-To communication, click the button below to review the instructions and get started.

Student Fees Update

Due to a district-wide issue, student fees have not yet been invoiced.

Once the issue has been resolved, STEM School Highlands Ranch will send a follow-up communication letting families know when fees have been invoiced and are available to pay through MySchoolBucks.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as this issue is resolved.

If your child requires medication to be administered by the school nurse during the school day, please plan to drop off the medication at one of the following times:

Secondary Families (Grades 6–12):

• Spartan Start
• Monday, August 10
  
  

Elementary Families (Grades K–5):

• Meet the Teacher Night
• Monday, August 10 | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
  
  

Dropping off medications during these designated times helps ensure our school nurse is prepared before the first day of school and allows for a smooth start to the year. Thank you for your partnership and for helping make the beginning of the school year seamless for our students and staff!

Families are required to complete a new application each school year, unless you have received a letter of notification that your child was directly certified for the 2026-27 school year

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The submission of a free and reduced-price meal application and subsequent determination of benefits goes beyond eligibility for free or reduced-priced meals. In addition, submitting an application also helps ensure students receive the maximum amount of benefits they are eligible for, including discounts on school fees and bus passes. It also ensures schools also receive additional resources to support healthy meals for students and afterschool programs.

Please apply online at http://www.myschoolapps.com. If you are in need of a paper application, please contact your school bookkeeper or Susan Babineau at 303-387-0368. All applications are available in both English, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese. If another language is needed, contact Susan Babineau.

If approved for meal benefits, and the release to share information for Medicaid or other school fees was NOT elected on the application and you would like to share this information, please complete the Information Release form that can be found by clicking on the Free & Reduced tab above and choosing the tab: Information Release and send it to DCSD NS, 2812 N SH 85 Bldg., Castle Rock, CO 80109. Some charter schools have alternative policies regarding transportation fees. Please check with your individual school to see the policy on transportation fees.

If you notice that your fees are not waived in MySchoolBucks, please reach out to Ashley.Westfall@stemk12.org.

7/29: Senior Parking Spot Painting

7/30: Senior Parking Spot Painting
7/30: Pirates Cove

8/5: Express Check-In Closes
8/10: Secondary Spartan Start | Secondary Picture Day | Elementary Meet the Teacher
8/11: First Day of School | 1st-12th
8/13: First Day of School | Kindergarten | Tissue and Tears
8/18: Senior College Night | TSA Info Night
8/19: Secondary Back to School Night
8/20: Elementary Back to School Night

Last Chance to Purchase Tickets in Advance!

Join fellow STEM families, students, and staff for an evening of fun, connection, and excitement before the first day of school!

This event is a wonderful opportunity for new and returning families to reconnect after summer, meet new friends, and build meaningful connections with classmates, teachers, staff, and other STEM families before the school year begins.

📅 Thursday, July 30
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Pirates Cove
1225 W. Belleview Ave.
Englewood, CO 80120

🎟️ Today is your last day to purchase tickets in advance! Pre purchase tickets below. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door on the evening of the event.

We can't wait to celebrate the start of another incredible school year with our STEM community. See you there!

To help ensure a safe and efficient afternoon dismissal, all families picking up elementary students by car are required to display their student's colored dismissal placard in their vehicle's windshield. The placard includes your student's name and Student ID number, allowing our IA teams to quickly identify students and ensure they are entering the correct vehicle.

Pick-Up Times

Families may pick up their student's dismissal placard in the Elementary Office during the following times:

• Wednesday, August 5: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Thursday, August 6: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  
  

If you're unable to pick up your placard during those times, it will also be available at Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, August 10, from 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient for all students.

Elementary class assignments have been published! Families can now log in to Infinite Campus to view their child's teacher for the 2026–27 school year. If you need instructions for accessing your Infinite Campus account, please refer to the Infinite Campus section above.

We know this is an exciting milestone as the new school year approaches, and we can't wait to welcome our elementary Spartans back to campus!

Please note: Classroom placement requests are accepted during the spring as part of our placement process. Class lists for the 2026–27 school year have now been finalized. While adjustments may be made if necessary to maintain balanced classroom environments, additional classroom change requests will not be accepted.

If you have any questions or need assistance accessing your Infinite Campus account, please contact info@stemk12.org.

Registration for our Elementary Fall Enrichment Program is officially open! Give your student the opportunity to explore new interests, develop new skills, and have fun beyond the school day.

With a wide variety of enrichment opportunities available, there's something for every Spartan! Explore the full list of offerings and register today using the link below.

Don't wait—many classes fill quickly! Click the button below to view all available programs and secure your student's spot today.

Secondary student schedules have been published! Families can now log in to Infinite Campus to view their student's 2026–27 class schedule. If you need instructions for accessing your Infinite Campus account, please refer to the Infinite Campus section above.

We know students are excited to see their schedules and begin preparing for the new school year. We look forward to welcoming our middle and high school Spartans back to campus!

Please note: To accommodate balanced class sizes and ensure students are enrolled in the appropriate courses, it may be necessary to make limited schedule adjustments before the first day of school. While we will do our best to keep schedules unchanged, we encourage families to check their student's schedule again on the evening of August 10 to confirm they have the most up-to-date version.

If you have any questions or need assistance accessing your Infinite Campus account, please contact us at info@stemk12.org.

Need a schedule correction? Secondary counselors will be available before school begins to assist students whose schedules require adjustments. Schedule corrections are intended only to resolve scheduling errors, such as a missing class or being placed in a course without meeting the required prerequisite(s). Schedule changes will not be made because a student did not receive their preferred elective, wants to change teachers, or wishes to be in the same class as a friend. Please review the dates below to determine whether your student should attend a walk-in session or schedule an appointment.

Counselor Assignments

When scheduling an appointment, please contact your child's assigned counselor based on the first letter of their last name.

High School

• A–L: Colene Belisle: https://calendly.com/cmbelisle/
• M–Z: Madison Grebe: https://calendly.com/madison-grebe/
• Concurrent Enollment: Nicole Ryan https://calendly.com/nicole-ryan-stemk12
  
  

Middle School

• A–K: Alisha Freeman: https://calendly.com/alisha-freeman-stemk12/
• L–Z: Cassie Kruse: https://calendly.com/cassie-kruse-stemk12/
  
  

New-to-STEM Families
July 30 & July 31

• 8:00–11:00 a.m. – High School & Middle School (By Appointment Only)
• 1:00–3:00 p.m. – High School & Middle School (By Appointment Only)

Walk-In Schedule Corrections-First Come, First Served
August 6

• 8:00–11:00 a.m. – Grade 12 & Grade 8
• 1:00–3:00 p.m. – Grade 11 & Grade 7
  

Location: High School and Middle School Counseling Offices

August 7- First Come, First Served

• 9:00–11:30 a.m. – Grade 10 & Grade 6
• 1:00–3:00 p.m. – Grade 9 and Grades 6–8

Location: High School Counseling Office and Middle School Counseling Offices

Counselors will also be available by appointment only during Spartan Start for schedule corrections. These appointments should be reserved for students who are unable to attend their grade-level correction time due to vacation or other unavoidable circumstances.

We encourage families to attend their designated grade-level correction session whenever possible. Making schedule changes the day before school begins can create a ripple effect that impacts other students' schedules. By limiting last-minute changes to only those that are necessary, we can provide a smoother start to the school year and ensure the best experience for all students.

August 10

• 8:00–11:00 a.m. & 1:00–3:00 p.m. – High School & Middle School (By Appointment Only)

Location: Teacher Workroom

Planning ahead for the new school year? Locker Request Forms, Parking Pass Requests, and the 2026–27 High School Laptop Recommendations are now available.

Use the buttons below to access the resources you need and complete any applicable requests before the start of school.

Get ready for an exciting fall season! Registration is now open for the following secondary athletic programs: Be sure to register your student-athlete using the link below.

Before your athlete can begin practice, a current CHSAA Physical Evaluation Form must be completed and submitted to the school. A link to the required physical form is also provided below. We look forward to another great season of Spartan athletics. Go Spartans!

We've shared several important back-to-school updates over the past few weeks, including information about Express Check-In, Spartan Start, school supplies, schedules, and more.

If you missed any of these communications, we've got you covered! Click the button below to view all of our Back-to-School Essentials and make sure you're ready for an amazing start to the school year.

Be on the lookout for next week's edition of our Back-to-School Newsletter, packed with important information and resources to help your family prepare for the first day of school!

Next week's newsletter will include:

Driveline Videos
PikMyKid How To
Spartan Start Information

Be sure to check your inbox—you won't want to miss these important back-to-school updates!