STEM SPOTLIGHT

We’re excited to relaunch SpartMart, STEM School Highlands Ranch’s official online spirit wear store! The refreshed SpartMart features updated designs, improved quality, clearer sizing, and expanded options for everyday school spirit and STEM athletics. All items are made on demand and shipped directly to your home, making it easy to shop anytime throughout the school year.

👉 Shop SpartMart: www.spartmart.org

Booster Club members receive access to exclusive designs and a SpartMart discount as part of their membership. Thank you for supporting our students, teams, and the STEM community!

Thank you to the many families who have already completed the 2026–27 Intent to Return form. If you have not yet submitted the form, please take a few moments to do so by February 17, as your response helps us plan staffing, schedules, and programs that best support students next year.

Our school counselors are excited to help students build confidence, practice kind self-talk, and encourage positive peer interactions. To recognize the importance of self-esteem, we are offering a special way for students to participate and show their support.

Commemorative T Shirt and Hoodies are available for purchase at the link below. Students are encouraged to wear their shirt—or the color yellow—on February 26th in celebration.

Orders must be placed by February 9th to ensure your item arrives in time.
https://stemcounseling.buyproforma.com/

Let’s work together to promote confidence and positivity across our STEM community!

There’s still time to sign up for the Potential High School Relocation Tours happening on Wednesday, February 11 and Wednesday, February 25 at 4:00 p.m. These tours offer an opportunity to learn more about future plans and see the proposed site firsthand.

For more details and to RSVP please visit the link below.
www.stemk12.org/academics/high-school/high-school-relocation/high-school-relocation-parent-tours

💙 Share the Love Campaign 💙

Do you love STEM and all that it offers your children? If so, we invite you to participate in our Share the Love Campaign!

One of the best ways to support our school is by leaving a positive review for the community to see. Your feedback helps other families who are searching for the best place for their children understand what makes STEM such a special place.

Consider sharing your experience by leaving a review on one of the following websites:

• Google
• Nextdoor
  
• School Digger
  
• Yelp!
• Facebook
• Niche
• Reddit
• LinkedIn

Thank you for helping spread the love and for being such an important part of the STEM community!

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

Spring registrations are open for the following:

HS: eSports, Boys Volleyball, Girls Golf, and Girls Soccer

MS: eSports

MS Girls Basketball is OPEN for registration (Due by 3/6) for a March-May League

Practices begin in late January (26th) for all eSports.HS sports begin practicing in mid to late Feb for Spring sports.

Be sure to register now to get on the team contact lists for any pre-season activities!

Please click the link below to be redirected to the registration page.

STEM Summer Enrichment and Athletic Camps are an exciting way for students to spend their summer alongside peers while continuing their passion for learning and curiosity through hands-on experiences.

Camps are now available to view and register for on our website using the link below.

Dates for Athletic Summer Camps are also listed on the website for planning purposes. Registration links for athletic camps are not yet available, but we will share those details as soon as registration opens.

Enrichment Camps include:

Camp Invention
Game Design
Lego Robotics Camp (Wise)

Lego Robotics Camp (FRC)
ES Theater Camp
MS/HS Theater Camp
Steve Spangler Science Camp
Quantum Computing Camp
Young Entrepreneurship
Insects
Drone Coding
Drone Soccer
Exploring Rainbows
Athletics Camps Include:
MS COED Basketball Camp
Elementary COED Basketball Camp
HS Boys Basketball Team Camp
HS Girls Basketball Team Camp
HS Girls Volleyball Team Camp
HS Boys Volleyball Team Camp

2/10: Elementary Hearing and Vision Screening

2/10: Junior College Night- 5:30 p.m.
2/11: Secondary Hearing and Vision Screening
2/12: Multicultural Night- 5 p.m.
2/13: No School- Professional Development
2/13: MS Winter Formal- 6 p.m.
2/16: No School- President's Day
2/18: Skate City- 5 p.m.
2/18: SAC Meeting- 5:30 p.m.
2/20: ES Dance- 5 p.m.

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

Join the STEM PTC for our annual Elementary Dance on Friday, February 20th from 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now via the My School Bucks link below for $5.00 per person. A parent or guardian is required to attend with students.

Concessions will be available for purchase at the event, with proceeds supporting Elementary Student Government.
https://go.stemk12.org/zqSQyD

If you are a parent who would like to volunteer with set-up, take down, or ticket sales the night of please sign up at galaxy digital link below!
https://go.stemk12.org/xZu5cm

We hope to see you there!

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

STEM High School students have an exciting opportunity to work with Industry Simulation Education (InSim) on February 28 from 8:30-6:00 p.m. at STEM, during a one-day, hands-on engineering challenge. Students will work in teams to solve a real-world space engineering problem and present their solutions to a panel of industry professionals.

Participants will experience what it’s like to work as real engineers—collaborating, problem-solving, and communicating in a fast-paced, professional environment. All materials are provided, lunch and snacks are included, and the cost is just $15 per student.

This is a unique opportunity for students interested in engineering, space, and STEM careers to build skills, confidence, and real-world experience beyond the classroom.

Registration required at the link below:
https://www.insimeducation.com/events-sdc/co-sdc

On February 10 at 5:30pm, Our College and Career Counselor, Mrs. Myrick will be hosting a College Night for juniors and their parents. She will be giving a presentation on the college application process. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending! If you are unable to attend, the slides from the presentation will be added to Kelli's College Newsletter. She will also be repeating the presentation at the beginning of the Fall 2026 semester.

Middle Student Government is hosting the Midnight Snowfall Winter Formal on Friday, February 13 from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Presale tickets $10 and $15 at the door.
Order presale tickets here: https://go.stemk12.org/mlKyAJ

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