Mr. Alsup Message

Dear STEM Spartans and families,

It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through April. The final stretch of the school year is here, and as always, this is one of the busiest and most exciting times of the year.

Prom and After Prom were a huge success! I would like to thank Mr. Kerwin, our Student Government, and all of the parents who volunteered their time to make these events so memorable for our students. We are especially grateful to the parents who stayed late into the night to ensure that After Prom was a safe and fun experience for everyone.

We also recently completed a significant portion of our spring testing. Thank you to our students and staff for their flexibility and effort during this time. Testing always requires adjustments to schedules and routines, and we appreciate everyone working together to make it run smoothly.

As we continue through April, it is important that we stay focused on finishing the school year strong. There are many exciting events on the horizon, but academics must remain the priority.

Finish Strong

With just a few weeks left in the semester, now is a critical time to stay on top of grades. Please take time to log into Canvas and review your student’s progress. Encourage your students to complete all assignments and communicate with their teachers if they need support.

For our seniors, this is especially important. Colleges will request final transcripts, so finishing strong truly matters. Let’s make sure there are no surprises as we approach the end of the year.

AP Testing

AP testing is just around the corner. Students, please make sure you are preparing ahead of time. Getting plenty of rest, eating a good breakfast, and staying hydrated will help you perform at your best.

We know our students have worked hard all year, and we are confident they will do a great job.

Looking ahead…

April 23: STEM Student Showcase: A Night to Ignite
April 24: No School, Teacher Professional Development
April 30–May 2: STEM Theatre presents Shrek the Musical
May 4–May 15: AP Testing
May 7: No School, please join us at the Remembrance & Resiliency Community Walk
May 8: Seniors’ Last Day | Senior Picnic
May 8–9: Senior Lock-In
May 11: Enrichment Awards Night and Athletics and Activities Awards Night
May 14: Senior Graduation Practice
May 18: Graduation

Student Safety Reminder

As we move through this busy and celebratory time of year, we want to continue emphasizing the importance of making good decisions. Recently, we have seen some concerning behaviors related to vaping and alcohol.

Please know that we take these situations very seriously. We are actively monitoring, investigating, and addressing any incidents that arise, and we will continue to enforce school policies consistently.

We ask for your partnership in reinforcing these expectations at home. Conversations about the risks and consequences of these behaviors are critical. Together, we can ensure that our students stay safe and make responsible choices.

We also want to continue reinforcing the importance of safe driving. Thank you for supporting the conversations we have been having with students, especially around Prom. These reminders matter, and they make a difference.

Our goal is simple: we want all of our students to enjoy these end-of-year events and finish the school year safely.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We are proud of our students and grateful for our Spartan community.

Thanks everyone,

Go Spartans!

Sincerely,
Ryan Alsup
High School Principal
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Proud to be a STEM Spartan!