STEM: RISING SPARTAN NIGHT
JOIN US FOR RISING SPARTAN NIGHT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | 6 - 7:30 PM
Explore What’s Next for Your Student At STEM High School
Dear STEM Families,
Your student’s next chapter at STEM is filled with opportunity, and we are here to show you what makes our high school experience truly different.
Join us for Rising Spartan Parent Night, an evening designed for current 8th-grade parents to learn how STEM High School helps students explore their passions, build personalized academic pathways, and prepare for success in college, career, and life. During this parents-only session, our team will guide you through the unique opportunities and supports available as your student transitions to high school.
Event Details
Wednesday, November 5
6:00–7:30 p.m.
STEM School Highlands Ranch High School Café (enter through the main secondary entrance)
This is a valuable opportunity to understand how STEM High School is different, offering personalized learning, academic rigor, and innovative opportunities that prepare tomorrow’s leaders. If you are unable to attend Rising Spartan Parent Night, the presentation will be shared afterward, allowing you to review the information at your convenience.
Our team is available for questions and support, please reach out to Counseling Assistant, Julie Fletcher at julie.fletcher@stemk12.org if we can help! We look forward to seeing you at Rising Spartan Night and helping you prepare for your student’s next exciting step.
In Partnership,
Ryan Alsup
High School Principal
STEM School Highlands Ranch
GO SPARTANS!
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
RISING SPARTAN NIGHT
Discover what makes STEM High School stand out through our connected community and advanced STEM-focused curriculum.
Meet our dedicated team of high school and college counselors, who provide individualized support in academic planning, advanced placement, concurrent enrollment, internships, and college preparation.
Explore flexible learning pathways designed for students to pursue their interests without feeling limited to one track.
Hear directly from STEM high school students about why they chose STEM and how our high school experience helps them thrive.
DID YOU KNOW? STEM OFFERS MORE AP & CE CLASSES THAN ANY SCHOOL IN THE AREA
PART ONE OF A TWO PART HIGH SCHOOL SERIES
Rising Spartan Night is the first night of a two-part parent series designed to help families confidently navigate the transition to high school. All of this information will also be shared directly with students through their ACCESS classes, school assemblies and counselor sessions to ensure they understand their opportunities and next steps.
Part One – Rising Spartan Night (Nov. 5):
Explore what makes STEM High School different and how we personalize learning to help each student thrive.
Part Two – High School Academic Planning Night (Jan. 13):
Our counseling team will present parents with the 2026–27 Academic Planning Guide, graduation requirements, and course selection process. Look for details in early January 2026.