STEM SPOTLIGHT

At STEM, we know that student success is built on strong partnerships between school and home.

Parent involvement and feedback are essential in helping us grow, improve, and continue to meet the needs of our students.

Our School Accountability Committee (SAC) plays a vital role in this partnership by conducting two parent surveys each year. These surveys provide valuable insights that guide school improvement initiatives and help shape important discussions about our programs, culture, and community needs.

Please take a moment to complete the Fall SAC Survey below.

Additionally, if you missed our CIO’s recent email about the 10-Year Master Improvement Plan, you can read it below to learn more about our vision for the future of STEM and how your feedback contributes to it.

Together, we make STEM stronger—thank you for being such an important part of our community’s success!

Prospective Spartan Night is happening this Thursday, October 30, from 6–7:30 p.m. at STEM School Highlands Ranch.

Families of rising 6th and 9th graders, as well as new-to-STEM siblings, are invited to see how our hands-on, problem-based approach helps students think critically, innovate boldly, and solve real-world problems. Help us spread the word by inviting families who want their students to thrive through STEM learning. Please join us on Thursday to learn more about the amazing opportunities your child will have at STEM.
Register for Prospective Spartan Night link for button https://www.stemk12.org/psn

If you missed the email about this event, please click the link below for more information.

We’re excited to introduce Mrs. Allison Everson, STEM’s new Communications and Event Coordinator! In this role, Mrs. Everson will help strengthen connections across our school community by supporting internal and external communications, managing school events, and sharing the incredible stories that make STEM so special.

She brings five years of experience in executive management and a passion for building community through engaging communication and meaningful events. She has been a STEM parent for the last 5 years, an active member of our STEM PTC and is honored and excited to join the STEM Staff Family!

Please join us in giving Allie a warm welcome to the STEM family! We’re thrilled to have her on board as we continue to celebrate student success and strengthen our school community.

Please click the link below to read full updates from STEM's Athletic Director, Mrs. Jones.

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN:
Winter 2025/26 - High School: Boys & Girls Basketball and Speech & Debate
Winter 2025/26 - Middle School: Speech & Debate* and MS Boys Basketball
*Requires MS Speech Class Enrollment

Please click the link below to read a full update from STEM's Enrichment Coordinator, Melanie Fitzroy

Boosterthon Fundraiser Kick Off- 10/28

Prospective Spartan Night- 10/30

ES Halloween Parade- 10/31

ES Spartan Sprint and Secondary Chromatic Chaos Color Runs- 11/5

5th Grade Cogat Testing- 11/5

We’re so excited to kick off our STEM School Boosterthon Fundraiser this week! Our Elementary students are gearing up for the Spartan Sprint, while our Secondary students will take part in the Chromatic Chaos Color Run.

This year’s goal is to raise $90,000 to fund:

• Two 15-passenger vans for athletics, clubs, and field trips

• New elementary playground equipment, including a permanent gaga ball pit, tetherball, and a shade structure

Your student’s participation is critical to our success! If you haven’t registered yet, please take a moment to do so today. Families can collect donations easily by sharing their student’s page through MyBooster.com or the button below— every share and donation helps us reach our goal!

Students and staff will learn more during our Boosterthon Kickoff Assembly on Tuesday, October 28, and will enjoy fun activities throughout the week with our Boosterthon team.

All students will be receiving or have already received a lanyard with a QR code on it to register your child. Be on the lookout for this important information and register your child.

Please mark your calendars — our Spartan Sprint and Chromatic Chaos Color Run Event Day will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025! If you are interested in being a part of this fun event, please click below for volunteer opportunities.

Secondary Color Run Volunteer Opportunity

ES Spartan Spring Volunteer Opportunity

Let’s come together to make this our most successful fundraiser yet!

Please click the link below to read full updates from Mrs. McElroy, Elementary Principal.

Get ready for some spooky fun! Our Elementary School Halloween Parade will take place on Friday, October 31 at 2:00pm. Parents are invited to attend. Please park in the ES lot and line up along the sidewalks to cheer on our students as they show off their creative costumes.

Let’s make this a safe and festive celebration for our students—and don’t forget, it’s also Boosterthon Fundraiser Week, so there’s lots of excitement happening across STEM!

We would like to invite any veteran or current military to the STEM Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday November 11th at 9:30am A reception for veterans and their guests will be held after the assembly. Please RSVP here by Thursday, Nov. 7, or call our main office at 303-683-7836.

Please click the links below to read full updates from Mrs. Ridder, Principal. These updates have important information about High School that all parents should be informed about.

We’re honored to invite veterans (and active-duty/reserve members) to speak at our Veterans Day Assembly on Thursday, November 13, from 11:00–11:45 a.m. Guests of honor are welcome to arrive around 10:15 a.m. and enjoy our hospitality room with coffee and pastries.

If you’re willing to share a brief reflection (2–3 minutes) about your service, we’d love to include you.

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 13

• Arrival: 10:15 a.m. (hospitality room)

• Assembly: 11:00–11:45 a.m.

To participate or recommend a speaker, please complete the following form by October 30th. Thank you for helping us honor those who have served!

BELL SCHEDULE

Secondary School (6-12): 8 AM - 3:30 PM

Elementary School (K-1): 8:10 AM - 3 PM

Elementary School (2-5): 8:10 AM - 3:10 PM

AFTER-CARE HOURS

B.A.S.E. (K-5) 6:30 AM - 8:05 AM and 3 PM - 6 PM

Secondary (6-12) After School Care: 3:35 PM - 5:30 PM