Mrs. Ridder Message
SPOTLIGHT MESSAGE 5/10/2026
Dear Middle School Families,
It’s hard to believe we are down to the final two weeks of the school year. This is always an intense time, and I just want to take a moment to thank you for everything. I also want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who came out to support our first Remembrance and Resiliency Walk. It meant a great deal to our community. A special thank you to Colene Belisle, our counseling team, families, volunteers, and community members who helped make this event possible. It was a powerful reminder of who we are and how we continue to support one another.
As we move through these final weeks, please keep in mind that this time of year can bring added pressure for our students. Between finals, events, transitions, and everything else happening, emotions can run high. Please continue to keep a close eye on your children and reach out if support is needed from our end.
We have a lot coming up over the next two weeks, and we’re looking forward to celebrating our students and closing out the year strong. Below is a list of upcoming events:
Monday, May 11 - 5:30 pm - Enrichment Awards
Tuesday, May 12 - 6 pm - Secondary Music Concert
Wednesday, May 13 - 4:30 - Middle School Awards; 6:30 - Athletic Awards
Thursday, May 14 - 3:30 - Grad Practice; 5 pm - Senior Night
Friday, May 15 - 3:30 - Theater Banquet
Monday, May 18 - No School - Graduation
Thursday - May 21 - Half Day; Last Day
Thank you again for your continued dedication, care, and commitment to our students and community.
We’re almost there; let’s finish strong!
In Partnership,
Maura Ridder
Middle School Principal
STEM School Highlands Ranch