STEM SPOTLIGHT

Join us, Saturday, April 25 from 6-10 p.m.

We are thrilled to announce "A Night to Ignite", a special evening marking 15 years of STEM School Highlands Ranch! This milestone celebration will bring our community together to honor the journey that has shaped our school-while looking ahead to the bold ideas, growth, and innovation that will define our future. Join fellow families, supporters, and friends for an inspiring night of connection, reflection, and forward-thinking vision as we celebrate the impact of STEM and the exciting path ahead.

This is a ticketed event and due to limited capacity attendance is limited to adults.

Join us on Thursday, March 5th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church for an evening filled with amazing student talent.

Auditions will be held:
• Monday, 2/2 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, 2/4 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Thursday, 2/5 | 4:00–6:00 p.m.

Please use the SignUp Genius link below to select an audition time. We can’t wait to see all of our incredibly talented students shine on stage!

STEM's Multicultural Night is Thursday, February 12th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate our diverse student population and learn more about the many cultures, traditions, art, music, dance, and foods represented in our STEM community.

We invite families to participate in this special evening! If you would like to:

• Share food

• Perform a dance or song

• Lead a craft or activity

• Represent your culture in another way

If you would like to participate please fill out the form below!

We look forward to celebrating together and learning from one another!

💙 Share the Love Campaign 💙

Do you love STEM and all that it offers your children? If so, we invite you to participate in our Share the Love Campaign!

One of the best ways to support our school is by leaving a positive review for the community to see. Your feedback helps other families who are searching for the best place for their children understand what makes STEM such a special place.

Consider sharing your experience by leaving a review on one of the following websites:

• Google
• Nextdoor
  
• School Digger
  
• Yelp!
• Facebook
• Niche
• Reddit
• LinkedIn

Thank you for helping spread the love and for being such an important part of the STEM community!

Please click the button below to read important spring semester testing updates from our testing coordinator, Amanda Davenport.

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

Spring registrations are open for the following:

HS: eSports, Boys Volleyball, Girls Golf, and Girls Soccer

MS: eSports

MS Girls Basketball is OPEN for registration (Due by 3/6) for a March-May League

Practices begin in late January (26th) for all eSports.HS sports begin practicing in mid to late Feb for Spring sports.

Be sure to register now to get on the team contact lists for any pre-season activities!

Please click the link below to be redirected to the registration page.

Please click the link below to read full updates from STEM's enrichment coordinator, Mrs. Fitzroy.

STEM Summer Enrichment and Athletic Camps are an exciting way for students to spend their summer alongside peers while continuing their passion for learning and curiosity through hands-on experiences.

Camps are now available to view and register for on our website using the link below.

Dates for Athletic Summer Camps are also listed on the website for planning purposes. Registration links for athletic camps are not yet available, but we will share those details as soon as registration opens.

Enrichment Camps include:

Camp Invention
Game Design
Lego Robotics Camp (Wise)

Lego Robotics Camp (FRC)
ES Theater Camp
MS/HS Theater Camp
Steve Spangler Science Camp
Quantum Computing Camp
Young Entrepreneurship
Insects
Drone Coding
Drone Soccer
Exploring Rainbows
Athletics Camps Include:
MS COED Basketball Camp
Elementary COED Basketball Camp
HS Boys Basketball Team Camp
HS Girls Basketball Team Camp
HS Girls Volleyball Team Camp
HS Boys Volleyball Team Camp

1/24: NHS Dutch Bros Restaurant Night- All Day

1/30: No School K-12
1/31: High School Winter Formal- 7 p.m.

2/2: Best Robotics Tiger Den Restaurant Night-4 p.m.
2/6: Parents Night Out- 6 p.m.
2/10: Elementary Hearing and Vision Screening
2/11: Secondary Hearing and Vision Screening
2/12: Multicultural Night
2/13: No School Professional Development

Looking for a fun date night or a few hours to yourself? Join us on Friday, February 6th from 6:00–9:00 p.m. for K-5 Parents Night Out!

Students will enjoy pizza, movies, and games, with staff on site alongside UNICEF students to help support the evening.

Spots are limited-Advanced sign up recommended.

$25 for the first child | $20 for each additional child

Enjoy a worry-free night out while supporting a great cause!
Register here: STEM- UNICEF Parents Night Out/ Date Night

Who knew eating out could make such a difference?
Join us for STEM Restaurant Nights throughout the year — it’s an easy (and delicious!) way to support our amazing clubs and student organizations.

Each event partners with a local restaurant that donates a portion of the evening’s sales back to STEM. Whether you grab dinner with your family, order takeout, or meet friends for a quick bite, every meal helps fund student activities, events, and club initiatives.

Keep an eye on upcoming Restaurant Night announcements — and bring your appetite to support our students!

Mark you calendars for upcoming restaurant nights!

• February 2nd- Tiger Den, 4-6 p.m.- Mention STEM Best Robotics!

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

Join the STEM PTC for our annual Elementary Dance on Friday, February 20th from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now via the My School Bucks link below for $5.00 per person. A parent or guardian is required to attend with students.

Concessions will be available for purchase at the event, with proceeds supporting Elementary Student Government.
https://go.stemk12.org/zqSQyD

We hope to see you there!

Families, please note there will be no school on Friday, January 30th due to an Elementary Team Planning Day.

Please click the button below to read full updates from Mrs. Ridder, Middle School Principal.

Middle Student Government is hosting the Midnight Snowfall Winter Formal on Friday, February 13 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Presale tickets $10 and $15 at the door.
Order presale tickets here: https://go.stemk12.org/mlKyAJ

This is a reminder that there is no school for 6th–12th grade students on Friday, January 30th.

As a reward for meeting their fundraising goal during our Color Run fundraising week, secondary students earned an extra day off school—great work, Spartans!

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