Mr. Alsup Message

Dear STEM Spartans and families,

I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break! As we move into April, we are entering one of the busiest and most exciting times of the school year.

Last week, we held an assembly with our 11th and 12th grade students to prepare for Prom. As part of that assembly, we invited a guest speaker from Choose S.A.F.E. to share her story about losing her daughter in an automobile accident. It was a powerful and emotional message that our students seemed to truly take to heart.

As a continued reminder, there is a crash car on display in our parking lot that will remain through Prom week. This serves as a visual reminder of the importance of safe driving and wearing seatbelts. Prom is a fun and memorable event, and we want to ensure that all of our students stay safe while celebrating.

Prom Spirit Week

This week is Prom Spirit Week, and we are excited to see our students participate:

• Monday, 4/6: Adam Sandler Day

• Tuesday, 4/7: Anything But a Backpack Day

• Wednesday, 4/8: Wild West Day

• Thursday, 4/9: Past You Day

• Friday, 4/10: Prom Theme – Enchanted Garden
  
  

Prom Information

Prom will take place on Friday, April 10th at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms. Please note that April 10th is also a half day for students.

Prom is for juniors and seniors. Underclassmen may attend only as a guest of an upperclassman. If students plan to bring a guest from another high school, they must pick up a guest form from Mr. Kerwin’s office or the counseling office. Guest forms are due Thursday and require a signature from the guest’s principal, so please plan ahead.

After Prom will be held here at STEM from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Parents, if you are available Friday evening, the After Prom committee can still use additional volunteers. Please refer to the message sent out earlier this week for more information on how to help.

Finish Strong

As we move deeper into the fourth quarter, it is important that students stay focused academically. This is an exciting time of year with many activities, but it is also critical that students finish strong in their classes.

Parents, please continue to check grades regularly with your students and reach out to teachers if you have any questions or concerns. Staying engaged now can make a significant difference as we approach the end of the semester.

Testing Reminder

April is also a major testing month. Please review the testing calendar on our website for important dates, including the PSAT and SAT. These assessments are important for measuring student growth and, for many students, supporting college readiness.

Looking ahead…

Monday, 4/6
Girls Soccer @ Englewood High School
Boys Volleyball vs Atlas Prep @ STEM

Tuesday, 4/7
Boys Volleyball @ Addenbrooke Classical Academy

Wednesday, 4/8
Girls Soccer @ Loveland Classical
Boys Volleyball vs D’Evelyn @ STEM

Friday, 4/10
Prom @ Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield Farms
After Prom @ STEM (10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.)

We have spent a significant amount of time talking with our students about safe driving and making responsible decisions. As we head into Prom weekend, I want to reinforce how important those choices are. This should be a fun and memorable time for our students, but it is critical that everyone makes smart, safe decisions.

Students, please remember to wear your seatbelt, avoid distractions while driving, and never get into a vehicle with someone who is making unsafe choices. Parents, thank you for continuing to have these conversations at home and helping reinforce these expectations.

Our goal is simple: we want every one of our students to enjoy Prom and return home safely.

That is all I have for now. Be safe everyone!

Sincerely,

Ryan Alsup
High School Principal
STEM School Highlands Ranch
Proud to be a STEM Spartan!