Back To School: 2026-27

Thanks to the generosity of our students, families, staff, sponsors, and community partners, we achieved remarkable results that will have a lasting impact on STEM School Highlands Ranch. Click the button below to read the full message and learn more about the difference our community made together.

In case you missed the recent email from STEM's Leadership Team, we invite you to read their letter celebrating the incredible fundraising success of the 2025–26 school year.

Voting is now open for Colorado Parent Magazine's Family Favorites Awards, and we'd love your support!

Thank you for helping STEM School Highlands Ranch earn Colorado Parent Family Favorites recognition in 2025! We were incredibly honored to receive your votes and be recognized by our community. We know STEM is a special place, but what means the most to us is knowing that our families think so, too. We hope you'll support us again this year!

You can vote once per day through August 15 for STEM School Highlands Ranch in the following categories:

• Best Charter Elementary School
• Best Charter Middle School
• Best Charter High School
• Best Charter Elementary School Principal
• Best Charter Middle School Principal
  
  

Every vote makes a difference, and we truly appreciate your continued support of our students, staff, and school community.

Cast your vote today using the link below, and don't forget—you can vote once every day through August 15!

Colorado law requires all students to meet state immunization requirements or have an approved exemption on file prior to the first day of school.

If your family is new to STEM School Highlands Ranch, no additional action is needed at this time. Immunization records are collected as part of the enrollment process.

Returning STEM families will need to log in to Infinite Campus to review their student's immunization status and ensure all records are current. If updated immunization records are needed, please email them to nurse@stemk12.org as soon as possible to ensure your student is ready for the first day of school.

If you are seeking a non-medical exemption for your child you can find how to complete this here https://cdphe.colorado.gov/immunization/nonmedical-exemption Once completed the certificate of completion must be emailed to nurse@stemk12.org

Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for all students.

7/27: Express Check-In Opens

7/27: Kick Start the Year Virtual Sessions

7/29: Senior Parking Spot Painting
7/30: Senior Parking Spot Painting
7/30: Pirates Cove

8/5: Express Check-In Closes
8/10: Secondary Spartan Start | Secondary Picture Day | Elementary Meet the Teacher
8/11: First Day of School | 1st-12th
8/13: First Day of School | Kindergarten | Tissue and Tears
8/18: Senior College Night
8/19: Secondary Back to School Night
8/20: Elementary Back to School Night

Join fellow STEM families, students, and staff for an evening of fun, connection, and excitement before the first day of school.

This event is a wonderful opportunity for new and returning families to reconnect after summer, meet new friends, and build meaningful connections with classmates, teachers, staff, and other STEM families before the school year begins.

📅 Thursday, July 30
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Pirates Cove
1225 W. Belleview Ave.
Englewood, CO 80120

🎟️ Admission is $8 per person. Purchase your tickets in advance using the button below, or buy them at the door the evening of the event.

We hope you'll join us as we celebrate the start of another incredible school year. We can't wait to see you there!

Mark your calendars for Monday, July 27, and join your building leadership team for one of our Kick Start the Year Webinars!

These virtual sessions are designed to help families prepare for a successful start to the 2026–27 school year by covering important dates, school procedures, expectations, and answering frequently asked questions.

Webinar Schedule:

• Middle School: 11:00 a.m.
• Elementary School: 12:00 p.m.
• High School: 3:00 p.m.
  
  

The same webinar link will be used for all three sessions and will be emailed to families closer to the event date.

We encourage all families to attend their student's building-specific session and look forward to kicking off another fantastic school year together!

Registration for our Elementary Fall Enrichment Program is officially open! Give your student the opportunity to explore new interests, develop new skills, and have fun beyond the school day.

With a wide variety of enrichment opportunities available, there's something for every Spartan! Explore the full list of offerings and register today using the link below.

Don't wait—many classes fill quickly! Click the button below to view all available programs and secure your student's spot today.

It's time to get ready for the new school year! Elementary school supply lists for the 2026–27 school year are now available.

Click the button below to find your student's grade-level supply list and start checking off those back-to-school shopping items. We appreciate your support in helping our students arrive prepared and ready to learn on the first day of school!

Mark your calendars! Elementary Meet the Teacher will take place on Monday, August 10, from 3:00–5:00 p.m.

This is a wonderful opportunity for elementary students and families to meet their teacher, see their classroom, drop off school supplies, and get excited for the first day of school. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and kicking off another fantastic year together!

Additional details will be shared with elementary families as the event approaches.

It's time to prepare for the new school year! Students in grades 6–12 may now request a locker for the 2026–27 school year, and student drivers can apply for a parking pass.

Parking Pass Requests

• Open: July 15
• Close: July 30
  
  

Locker Requests

• Locker requests are accepted throughout the school year or until all lockers are still assigned.
  
  

Please use the links below to submit your locker request or parking pass application. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!

As you prepare for the new school year, please review STEM's 2026–27 Student Laptop Recommendations before purchasing a device.

Students in grades 6–8 are provided a school-issued laptop as part of STEM's technology program. Look for additional information in next week's Back-To-School Series. Students in grades 9–12 are required to bring a personal device that meets the school's recommended specifications to support classroom learning and STEM coursework.

School supply lists for students in grades 6–12 will be provided by their teachers during the first week of school. There is no general secondary school supply list.

Click the button below to view the complete laptop recommendations, including minimum device specifications, software recommendations, and technology support information.

Get ready for an exciting fall season! Registration is now open for the following secondary athletic programs:

Be sure to register your student-athlete using the link below.

Before your athlete can begin practice, a current CHSAA Physical Evaluation Form must be completed and submitted to the school. A link to the required physical form is also provided below.

We look forward to another great season of Spartan athletics. Go Spartans!

We're looking for parent volunteers to help make Spartan Start a success by assisting with student photos on Monday, August 10, from 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. If you're available to lend a hand, we'd love your support!

Volunteers will help photographers by:

• Keeping students organized and the photo line moving efficiently.
• Distributing student identification cards after photos are taken.
• Helping students look their best by letting them know if collars, hair, or clothing need to be adjusted.
• Providing students with a wipe if they need to quickly clean their face before their photo.
  
  

No photography experience is required—just a friendly attitude and a willingness to help!

As a thank-you for volunteering, each volunteer will receive a coupon from Dorian for a FREE photo package (a $36 value).

Please sign up using the Galaxy Digital link below.

Thank you for helping us make Spartan Start a smooth and successful experience for our students and families!

Mark your calendars! Secondary Spartan Start will take place on Monday, August 10, from 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in the Athletic Entry Hallway.

All students in grades 6–12 are expected to attend Spartan Start. This is an important back-to-school event designed to ensure students are ready for the first day of school.

At Spartan Start, students will:

• Take their school photo and receive their student ID.
• Receive their locker assignment and lock.
• Meet with counselors for schedule corrections if they are missing a class or enrolled in a course for which they have not met the prerequisite.
• Visit with student clubs and organizations to learn about involvement opportunities and sign up for activities.
  
  

To help reduce wait times, students are asked to attend based on their last name:

• Last Names A–K: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Last Names L–Z: 12:00–3:00 p.m.
  
  

Be on the lookout for next week's edition of our Back-to-School Newsletter, packed with important information and resources to help your family prepare for the first day of school!

Next week's newsletter will include:

Kindie Spartan Launch Sign Up
Car Pool Information

Schedule Change Dates and Information

Beginning of the Year Volunteer Opportunities
Express-Check In Information
Driveline Placards

Be sure to check your inbox—you won't want to miss these important back-to-school updates!