STEM SPOTLIGHT

Our new Elementary playground is ready for some Spartan fun! Join us on Monday, September 21, from 5–7 p.m. as we officially celebrate with our Playground Ribbon Cutting Party! 💙

This event is open to STEM families and students of ALL ages, and we would love to see our Elementary, Middle and High School communities there to celebrate together! Come check out the new playground, let the kids play, grab something to eat from our food truck partners, and enjoy an evening with our STEM community.

A quick note as we kick off the party: From 5–5:30 p.m., we ask that only our K–2 students use the jungle gym equipment while our littlest Spartans get their bearings, find their footing and have a chance to safely explore their new playground.

During that first 30 minutes, students in grades 3 and up will still have plenty to do! They can play tetherball, gaga ball, shoot hoops, enjoy the turf field, or use that time to grab a treat or dinner from one of our food vendors, including Kona Ice, STEM family-owned The HUSK food truck, a STEM family-owned lemonade trailer, and STEM family-owned The Colorado Sandbox! After 5:30 p.m., they can join our younger Spartans on the jungle gym equipment. 💙💛

A quick note for our Secondary families: We LOVE that our older Spartans want to join in the fun! Because we’ll have some of our littlest Spartans exploring the playground alongside them, please remind Middle and High School students to be extra mindful and careful around younger students while using the equipment throughout the evening.

Monday, September 21
5–7 p.m.
STEM Elementary Playground

We hope to see everyone there! 💙💛

Thank you again for your incredible support of our Boosterthon fundraiser! 💙💛

If you registered your student for the fundraiser, an email was sent on September 10, 2026, to the email address used during registration. That email includes the information and unique code you'll need to redeem your Great Wolf Lodge Day Pass!

Be sure to check your inbox—and your spam or junk folder if you don't see it right away.

Good news: You have until December 31, 2027, to redeem your day pass!

And there’s more! Be sure to check out Booster’s Digital Swag Bag for additional offers and discounts from Booster partners. Families can even upgrade their Great Wolf Lodge experience with 40% off an overnight stay!

CHECK OUT THE DIGITAL SWAG BAG

If you registered your student for our Boosterthon fundraiser, you should have received an email with information on how to redeem your Colorado Rapids tickets for this season!

Simply click the link in the email and select the game and seats that work best for your family. Please note that you will need to purchase at least one adult ticket to accompany the child ticket(s).

Please note: If you registered three or more students, you will need to call or email the contact listed at the bottom of the email for assistance redeeming your tickets.

Having trouble redeeming your tickets? The email also includes direct contact information for Booster’s Colorado Rapids partner, who can help with any redemption questions or issues.

Check your inbox and enjoy a Rapids game with your family! ⚽💙💛

Important information regarding upcoming testing for students in grades 6–12, including schedule adjustments and late-start information, was sent to Secondary families on Friday.

If you missed the communication, please take a few minutes to review the important message from our Testing Coordinator linked below so your family is prepared for the upcoming testing days.

Beginning the week of September 27, Secondary Open Gym will move to Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:30–7:55 a.m.

Students planning to participate should make note of the new days and times. We look forward to seeing our Spartans in the gym!

9/21: Elementary Playground Ribbon Cutting
9/21-9/25: Homecoming Week
9/23: Homecoming Bonfire
9/24: Homecoming Powderpuff Game
9/26: HS Homecoming Dance
10/1: 8th-12 Grade | Career Discovery Day | PTC Meeting
10/3: Grades 9-12 | Stellr Space Design Challenge | MS Student Government Dance
10/5-10/9: Elementary Conferences

10/5: Volleyball Pink-Out
10/6: STEM Innovation Invitational | Elementary Make-Up Picture day
10/7: Secondary Late Start | MS/ HS Parent Teacher Conferences | Last Names A-K
10/8: MS/ HS Parent Teacher Conferences | Last Names L-Z
10/9: K-12 Early Release
10/13-10/16: Fall Break

Please click the button below to read full updates from Ms. Manzanares, Elementary Principal.

Elementary families, it’s time to order your 2026–27 STEM Elementary Yearbook! Capture all the memories from another great year with your K–5 Spartan.

To purchase a yearbook for your K–5 student, visit buytheyearbook.com and use:
STEM School Highlands Ranch School Code: 737836

Don’t miss out on a year full of Spartan memories! 💙💛

Get ready, Elementary Spartans! Homecoming Spirit Week is coming September 21–25!

We’re sharing our Spirit Days early so families have plenty of time to plan those outfits and get ready to show some serious Spartan spirit!

Check out the full list of Spirit Days below and get ready for a fun week of celebrating our school community!

Let’s see that STEM spirit, Spartans!

Elementary Picture Make-Up Day is Tuesday, October 6, from 8 a.m.–12 p.m.!

If your student missed Picture Day on September 1, get them dressed up and ready to show off their best smile!

Students who need a make-up photo will have the opportunity to have their picture taken during the school day.

We know our STEM parents and families want to be involved, and we love having you on campus! Our Elementary School currently has several volunteer opportunities open and ready for families to sign up.

Lunchroom Volunteers: Help our students during lunch by opening drinks and packages, assisting with cleanup, helping keep the lunchroom running smoothly, and lending an extra hand where needed.

Driveline Volunteers: Help our staff safely welcome students from their vehicles to the building in the morning or help students get from the building to their vehicles during afternoon dismissal.

Whether you can volunteer once or become a familiar face around campus, we’d love to have you join us! Use the button below to view available opportunities and sign up.

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

Homecoming Week is almost here, Spartans! 💙💛 Get ready to show your Spartan pride and join in the fun by participating in our Secondary Homecoming Spirit Days all week long!

Check out the spirit day themes below and show your school spirit!

Homecoming Week is right around the corner, and our Student Government has been working hard to create an exciting week of activities to celebrate STEM school spirit!

Mark your calendars and come out to support our Spartans throughout the week!

🏐 Wednesday, September 23
4:30 p.m. | JV Girls Home Volleyball Game
5:30 p.m. | Varsity Girls Home Volleyball Game
7–9 p.m. | Homecoming Bonfire | STEM School Highlands Ranch
The bonfire is subject to change if the Fire Department determines we are under a fire ban.

Thursday, September 24
4:30–6 p.m. | Powderpuff Game | Marcy Park

Saturday, September 26
7–10 p.m. | Homecoming Dance

🎟️ Don’t wait—buy your Homecoming Dance tickets today using the link below!Get ready to show your Spartan spirit and celebrate Homecoming Week! 💙💛

The 2027 Colorado Space Design Challenge is coming to STEM School Highlands Ranch on Saturday, October 3!

The challenge is now open to students in grades 7–12 at a new reduced price of just $47 when you use code STEM2027 at registration.

Students will put their creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills to work as they take on an out-of-this-world design challenge!

Saturday, October 3
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Grades 7–12
$47 with code STEM2027

Learn more and register now at www.stellreducation.org.

Registration also includes a 12-month Stellr Community membership and event T-shirt.

Interested students and families can use the registration information in the flyer below to learn more and sign up!

We're excited to start work on this year's yearbook and wanted to share a few important dates and details.

Senior Pictures
Senior pictures are due October 31st. Image requirements have been emailed to your student, please make sure they follow those specifications.

Preferred Name Changes
If you'd like your student's name changed for the yearbook, please email yearbook@stemk12.org. Requests must:

• Come directly from the parent/guardian
• Include the student's name as it appears in Infinite Campus
• Include the preferred name you'd like used instead
  
  

Order Your Yearbook
Yearbooks are available now for $55 (back-to-school pricing) through September 25th. Prices increase after that date, so order early to save.
Order here

Senior Ads
Senior ads are due by November 9th and can be purchased here:
Order a senior ad

Please reach out to yearbook@stemk12.org with any questions. We can't wait to capture another great year!

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: 3:30 PM - 6 PM