STEM SPOTLIGHT

As we wrap up our second week of school, we want to thank you for helping us launch the year with such positive momentum. It’s been wonderful to see our students settling into routines, engaging in learning, and reconnecting with friends and staff. The energy on campus is inspiring, and we’re excited about the journey ahead.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we build a strong foundation for a successful year together.

Friday, August 29th is our first Early Release Day of the year. Secondary will follow a GOLD DAY schedule. Please note, the Academic Calendar on the website has been updated to reflect the accurate 2025-26 Gold and Blue Day Schedules. The link below will take you to the final 2025-26 Academic Calendar.

Please take a moment to review the dismissal schedule:

• K/1 at 11:20 AM
• 2nd–5th at 11:30 AM
• Secondary at 11:55 AM

Thank you for planning ahead and helping us ensure a smooth dismissal for all students!

We’re entering an exciting new chapter at STEM School Highlands Ranch as we turn our Strategic Plan into action. Our 10-Year Master School Improvement Plan will shape the spaces, programs, and opportunities that carry STEM into the future. Please take the Dream Survey to share your biggest ideas by August 29th!

We’re excited to share that our PTO is now the Parent Teacher Committee (PTC)! Together, we’ll create opportunities to support our students and celebrate the STEM experience.

Are you looking for a way to get engaged and make a difference at STEM? Come to our Parent Teacher Committee (PTC) Interest Meeting on August 28th from 5:30–7:30 PM in Room E136.

The current PTC will share a short presentation, followed by an opportunity to have questions answered by current committee members, admin, and teacher representatives and share ways you would like to get involved.

We’ve added your student’s official STEM email address to the secondary email field in Infinite Campus to help keep our systems connected and functioning smoothly. Please do not update or remove this email address in Infinite Campus.

Changing it will cause the system to overwrite your student’s STEM email, which could disrupt access to school resources and break important technology connections. Thank you for helping us maintain smooth operations across our platforms!

Enrichment registrations are still open! Don’t miss the chance to sign up your student for exciting after-school opportunities and clubs! Please click the link below to read full updates from STEM's athletic director, Mrs. Jones.

Kick off the new school year at STEM’s biggest family celebration—our PTC Blast Off Carnival on Wednesday, September 17th! This fun-filled evening of games, food, and community directly supports Student Government and student-run clubs, so every purchase helps our students thrive.

Don’t miss out! Pre-sale wristbands and ticket bundles are available through September 10th. After that, prices will increase at the door on event day—grab yours early and save! Click the link below to order through MySchoolBucks!

Pre-sale wristbands are $15 and provide unlimited access to activities like Luigi’s Game Truck, Adrenaline Rush Obstacle Course (Elementary only), Yard Games, Bootcamp Challenge Obstacle Course (Secondary only), and two mystery game booths. Designated special activities are just 1 ticket per play include Face Painting, the 25-Foot Rock Climbing Wall Volcano, Duck Race, 3 Lane Bungee Run, and the Dunk Tank where you can dunk a mystery STEM staff member! Tickets are $1 each or $20 for 25 tickets. Proceeds of this event support our student clubs and activities.

Food Options Include: Food Trucks-Kona Ice and What Would Cheesus Do and STEM Concessions. Parents are also welcome to bring a picnic dinner.

Non-STEM siblings are warmly invited to join this event and can enjoy all activities with a wristband and/or tickets.

We need amazing parent volunteers to help make Blast Off a success! Your time and support make all the difference, sign up today and be part of the fun!

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

Elementary Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26th. Order forms including online ordering instructions were sent home in your child’s Friday folders.

Please click the link 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