STEM SPOTLIGHT

We hope you all had a wonderful and restful Fall Break filled with family, fun, and a little time to recharge!

We’re excited to welcome our students back to campus tomorrow, ready to jump into an exciting second quarter filled with learning, growth, and upcoming events. Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support — our community is stronger because of you.

Let’s make the rest of this semester amazing! 💙💛

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

We’re thrilled for this year’s main school fundraiser — Spartan Sprint + Chromatic Chaos Color Run!

Our goal is to raise $90,000 for two 15 foot passenger vans to be used for athletic clubs and field trips as well as additional elementary playground equipment including new permanent gaga ball pit, tetherball, and shade structure to benefit our students at Stem School Highlands Ranch.

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!

Register your children now at MyBooster.com and begin fundraising.

Students and staff will prizes for registering and raising funds.

Popsicle parties, gift cards, toys, free time during Access and much, much more.

Staff and Students will learn more at our Boosterthon Kick Off Assembly on Oct. 27th

Our Spartan Spring and Chromatic Chaos Color Run Event Day is on 11/05/2025

STEM will be hosting a Remembrance and Resiliency Walk on May 7, 2026.

We’re inviting our STEM community to take part in our Remembrance & Resiliency Walk T-Shirt Design Contest.

Submit your original design that captures the themes of remembrance, resiliency, and gratitude as we honor May 7, 2019, and give thanks to our incredible community.

Key Details:

• Contest runs October 20 – November 19

• Submit designs to HS Counseling at colene.belise@stemk12.org

• Winner receives a restaurant gift card and their design will be featured on this year’s Remembrance & Resiliency Walk T-shirt

Let your creativity shine as we come together to remember, reflect, and celebrate strength as a community.

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

Please join us this Friday, Oct 24 for our Annual Trunk or Treat Event. Please park in the front ES parking lot, the HS Counseling lot and the Secondary Parking lot. The south end of the Elementary School Parking lot is reserved for vehicles participating in the event only.

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.

"STEM is committed to implementing equitable practices to increase access to advanced/gifted learning opportunities. Based on state and national recommendations and requirements, we implement Universal Screening for students in 2nd grade (February) and 5th grade (November).

5th Grade Universal Screen

As part of this process, ALL students in 5th grade not identified for gifted programming will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) the week of November 3rd-7th. This assessment indicates the level and pattern of cognitive development of a student in comparison to grade and age mates. These general reasoning abilities, which start developing at birth and continue through early adulthood, are influenced by experiences gained both in and out of school.

Gifted Identification Referral Testing

• If your child is in grades 3 and 4, and you believe they need evaluation for Gifted Identification and Services, you may refer your child for testing by initiating the Gifted Identification Process.

• NOTE: Requesting this assessment automatically initiates the process to evaluate for Gifted Identification.

• Please request CogAT testing for your child by completing the Referral for Gifted Identification linked HERE.

• Upon receipt of this form the Gifted Education Facilitator will connect with you to discuss next steps in the gifted identification process."

If your child has already identified for gifted programming, they will not participate in this universal screen testing. STEM's GT Coordinator, Gina Reineir, will contact you directly with information about this process.

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

It’s time to start planning for the 2025–26 yearbook! Families can order the yearbook below to secure a copy in advance. Seniors, don’t forget—portraits and quotes are due by October 31st (Halloween) and should be submitted to yearbook@stemk12.org. In addition, families have the opportunity to honor their seniors with a personal ad. Senior ads can be purchased through Jostens until January 30, 2026, and must be designed and submitted separately using this link.

STEM will be hosting important college-readiness assessments this October for grades 6th - 12th.

Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

STEM will offer the SAT for any 10th, 11th, or 12th graders who wish to test for a fee.

These assessments help establish college and career readiness benchmarks and provide valuable opportunities for scholarships and college preparation. Thank you for supporting our students in this important step toward their future success.

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