STEM SPOTLIGHT

Dear STEM Community,

Thank you for joining us on Thursday, April 23rd for our inaugural STEM Showcase. Your presence and support made the evening truly special.

It was incredible to see our community come together to celebrate our students—their hard work, creativity, and commitment to learning. Events like the STEM Showcase represent the very best of who we are as a school. This is our moment to share with our families and community the depth of learning taking place at STEM, and to highlight the meaningful, real-world experiences our students engage in through Project-Based Learning.

We are so proud of our students for the way they presented, communicated, and represented themselves and our school. Their work is a direct reflection of the dedication of our staff, and we are deeply grateful to our teachers and team members who guided, supported, and inspired them throughout this process.

We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to our event sponsors for their generosity and partnership in making this event possible. Your support helps us continue to provide exceptional opportunities for our students. Thank you to the following sponsors JHL, Soldier Electric, Choice Advisors, Hollis & Miller, Miller Farmer Carlson Law, Diverzify, KIN Commercial, Source Office, DA Davidson, PCS Group, USI & Benchmark Commercial Real Estate.

Due to the excitement and interest surrounding the event, we are pleased to share that our silent auction has been extended through May 3rd at 8:00 PM. We encourage you to take a moment to explore the incredible items available and consider participating. All proceeds will go directly to the STEM Accelerator Fund, which supports our academic programs, athletics, and enrichment opportunities for students.

Thank you again for being part of this special evening and for your continued support of STEM School Highlands Ranch. We look forward to building on this tradition in the years to come.

In Partnership,

LynAnn Kovalesky
Executive Director
STEM School Highlands Ranch

Don’t miss your chance—today is the final day to place your bids! The auction closes May 3rd at 8:00 PM, so be sure to secure your favorite items before time runs out. Thank you for supporting our students and school community!

Voting for the Parent Seat Election is now open! Please check your email for your personal voting link and take a few minutes to cast your vote.

Voting will close on May 3, so be sure to submit your ballot before the deadline.

Thank you for participating in this important process!

Our teachers and staff go above and beyond every day. Now it’s our turn! Help The PTC turn up the appreciation for our incredible teachers and staff by making posters and decorating for Staff Appreciation Week, May 4 - May 8, 2026.

Calling all Creators: It’s Poster-Making Time!

Show your teacher or staff member some love … make them a poster! We also need to deck the hallways with some fresh school subject posters. Let’s create hallways that brighten every staff's walk through the school.

Please drop your completed posters off at either the elementary or secondary school office no later than Friday, May 1, 2026.

Join the Decorating Dream Team

We need your help to transform our school into a ’Thank You’ takeover—let’s leave no wall un-thanked! Help decorate STEM on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Please sign up using the link below and we will see you there!

Note: Your time working on the posters and helping to decorate will count towards your volunteer hours.

Our amazing STEM School Highlands Ranch community deserves to be recognized! We’re excited to share that Colorado Parent Family Favorites nominations are officially OPEN—and this round is everything.

From April 15 through May 15, you can nominate STEM in the following categories:

• Favorite Charter Elementary School
• Favorite Charter Middle School
• Favorite Charter High School
• Favorite School Principals
  
  

Your nomination helps highlight the exceptional education, innovation, and supportive environment we provide for our students every day.

Only the top 5 nominees in each category move on to the final voting round—so every nomination counts!

Please take a moment to show your STEM pride and support our school community.

Nominate STEM here: https://coloradoparent.com/family-favorites/

Thank you for being such an important part of what makes STEM so special!

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

Summer is calling!
There’s still time to register for STEM’s Summer Enrichment Camps!

Give your student an unforgettable summer filled with innovation, creativity, and time with friends.
Sign up below!

4/25-5/2: Theater Week
4/30: Senior Chalk the Walk
5/1: Senior Walk
5/1-5/8: Teacher Appreciation Week

5/5: ES Field Day | BOD Meeting
5/6: Geography Bee
5/7: Remembrance and Resiliency Community Walk
5/8: Senior Picnic | Senior Lock In | MS Outdoor Movie Night
5/11: Enrichment Awards
5/13: Middle School Awards | Athletics and Activities Awards

5/14: Senior Awards Banquet

STEM’s Secondary Theater program is proud to present Shrek the Musical, a fun-filled production based on the beloved story of everyone’s favorite ogre. Follow Shrek, Donkey, and a cast of unforgettable characters on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure about friendship, acceptance, and finding your true self.

With incredible student talent, lively music, and plenty of laughs, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Performances:
Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Get your tickets today at the link below—we hope to see you there!

Calling all parents!
If you still need to complete your volunteer hours for the year, the Theater Department is looking for help with set-up, backstage support, and food donations.
If you're able to help sign up here!

Join us for the Remembrance and Resiliency Community Walk on Thursday, May 7. The walk will begin at 10:00 a.m. at STEM School Highlands Ranch and conclude with a community gathering at Central Park.

For additional details about the event, please click the button below to be directed to the Remembrance and Resiliency Community Walk webpage.

If you’d like to volunteer for the Remembrance and Resiliency Walk—whether at check-in tables, along the route, or at Central Park—we would love your support.

Please sign up using the Galaxy Digital link below.
https://stemk12.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1246811

Middle School Student Government is excited to host a K-12 outdoor Movie Night on Friday, May 8th! Join us on the STEM play field for a showing of Ratatouille, starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $2 for one or $3 for two, making it a fun and affordable evening for friends and families. Be sure to bring your own chairs or blankets for comfortable seating under the stars. In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled for May 15th. We hope to see you there!

Get your tickets at the link below today!

https://go.stemk12.org/uuPgQy

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

Our Spring Book Fair is just around the corner, and we need your help! Volunteers are essential to making this event a success for our students. Please consider signing up for one (or more!) time slots.

Thank you for helping bring the joy of reading to our school community!

All K–5 students will participate in this exciting day of fun and movement!

Schedule:

• K & 3rd Grade: 8:15–9:45 AM
• 4th & 5th Grade: 9:50–11:20 AM
• 1st & 2nd Grade: 12:30–2:00 PM
  
  

To make check-in easier, guests who do not need to enter the building may proceed directly to the playfield. If you plan to enter the building, please check in at the front office for a visitor pass.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here!

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

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