STEM SPOTLIGHT

Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the incredible people who make our school such a special place! We are deeply grateful for our amazing teachers and the dedicated staff who support them each and every day. Their passion, commitment, and care create a positive and inspiring environment where our students can truly thrive. Our entire community is so fortunate to have such a hardworking, compassionate, and supportive team—thank you for everything you do to make a difference!

If you’d like to treat your student’s teachers, IAs, or any of the support staff you appreciate, feel free to check out this link to staff “favorite things” for some inspiration—please note that not all staff members completed the survey.

Don’t miss your chance—today is the final day to place your bids! The auction closes today 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 (sent from STEM SCHOOL HIGHLANDS RANCH via vote@simplyvoting.com) and take a few minutes to cast your vote.

Voting will closes today, May 3rd so be sure to submit your ballot before the deadline.

Thank you for participating in this important process!

Want more information about the candidates? Access the candidate voter booklet via the button below.

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!

5/4-5/8: 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
5/12: Secondary Music Concert
5/13: Middle School Awards | Athletics and Activities Awards

5/14: Senior Awards Banquet
5/18: Graduation
5/19: Kindie & 5th Grade Continuation
5/20: ES Last Day | Early Release
5/21: Secondary Last Day | Early Release

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

Join us for our amazing End of Summer Extravaganza at Pirates Cove on Thursday, July 30th from 6-8 p.m.!

This event is a perfect opportunity for both current and new families to connect, have fun, and build community before we kick off another exciting school year.

More details to come closer to the event!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Mark your calendars for the Secondary Spring Concert! Come enjoy an evening of wonderful ensembles and beautiful music.
Tuesday, May 12th at 6 pm.

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! Slots are still available and volunteers are essential to making this event a success for our students. Please consider signing up for one (or more!) time slots.

The Spring Book Fair also brings an exciting Spirit Week for Elementary! 📚✨

Monday: Favorite Book Character Day
Tuesday: Hats Off to Reading – wear a hat
Wednesday: Reading Makes Us Bright – wear neon
Thursday: No School – come walk with us!
Friday: Cozy PJ Day

We can’t wait to see all the creativity and school spirit!

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 Mr. Alsup, High 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