STEM SPOTLIGHT

• April 13-17 - CMAS testing for middle school

• 6th and 7th grade: Please make sure 6th and 7th graders have charged chromebooks and chargers on Monday morning.

• Attendance: Although attendance is important everyday we ask each family try their best to get to school on time so that your child will be able to test with their class and not have to take makeup.

• Please make sure students bring their chromebooks and have their chargers

• Please check the testing calendar to know who is testing and when to arrive at school every day!

Missed CEO Matt Cartier’s announcement about the exciting updates to A Night to Ignite and the STEM Student Showcase? Click the button below to catch up!

STEM School Highlands Ranch is seeking candidates for the upcoming open Parent Seat on the KOSON/STEM Board of Directors. This is an opportunity to serve in a strategic governance role and help guide the long-term direction of our school community. The role of a board member includes attending monthly meetings and serving on at least one committee.

If you are interest in the parent seat please fill out the Board Candidate Interest Form linked below by Friday, April 17th.

KEY DATES
April 1–17 – Candidate submissions accepted
April 21 – Candidate Book published
April 22–May 3 – Election cycle

HOW TO LEARN MORE
Email boardchair@stemk12.org and a Board member will respond.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
You may run if you:
• Are a parent or legal guardian
• Have at least one student enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year
• Are able to commit to a three-year term (June 2026 – May 2029)

We encourage engaged and mission-aligned parents to consider serving. Your leadership could help shape the next chapter of STEM.

Looking to Make a Meaningful Impact at STEM?

STEM’s School Accountability Committee (SAC) is seeking new parent and community members for the 2026–2027 school year!

The SAC is made up of parents, teachers, and community members—people just like you—who want to help shape the future of our school. While every Colorado school is required to have a SAC, at STEM it serves as an important and meaningful way for families to get involved and make a difference.

The committee plays a key role in:

• Reviewing and supporting school improvement plans

• Providing feedback on instructional programs

• Making recommendations on school funding priorities

• Monitoring progress tied to accreditation with the Board of Education

Serving on SAC is a great opportunity to stay informed, share your voice, and help guide decision-making that impacts our students and school community.

If you are interested in learning more or getting involved, we would love to hear from you at sac@stemk12.org.

It’s not too late to sign up for STEM’s amazing lineup of Summer Enrichment Camps!

Select camps have extended their early bird registration deadline to April 15—don’t miss out on these great rates. Be sure to secure your spot today using the button below!

Early Bird Registration Extended for the following :

• Unity Creative Core Game Design
• Quantum Computing
• MS / HS Theater
• Drone Soccer
• Monsters & Minitatures: 3D Printing for Gaming

4/13 - 4/16: Secodary CMAS Testing
4/15: SAT 11th Grade | SAC Meeting
4/16: PSAT 9th and 10th Grade | ES Student Gov Family Game Night
4/17: Calc Bowl
4/23: STEM Showcase
4/24: No School PD Day

STEM’s Secondary Theater program is proud to present Shrek the Musical, a fun-filled production based on the beloved story of everyone’s favorite ogre. Follow Shrek, Donkey, and a cast of unforgettable characters on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure about friendship, acceptance, and finding your true self.

With incredible student talent, lively music, and plenty of laughs, this is a show you won’t want to miss.

Performances:
Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 2 at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Get your tickets today at the link below—we hope to see you there!

Mark your calendars for this year’s STEM Student Showcase: A Night to Ignite on April 23 from 5:00–8:00 p.m.
This special evening will highlight the incredible work of our students as they share their Problem Based Learning (PBL) projects and artwork with the STEM community. Students from across all grade levels will showcase the problems they explored, the solutions they designed, and the creativity they brought to their learning.
In addition to PBL presentations, this year’s event will also feature STEM’s Art Show, providing an opportunity for students to display their artistic talents and celebrate the role creativity plays in innovation and learning.

The evening will include:

• Elementary student showcases from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
• Secondary student showcases from 6:00–8:00 p.m.

We invite families and community members to join us in exploring student projects, viewing artwork, and celebrating the curiosity, creativity, and hard work of our students. Additional details about student presentations will be shared in the near future.
We look forward to coming together as a community to support and recognize our students’ achievements.

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

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

Elementary Student Government’s Family Game Night is almost here!

On Thursday, April 16th from 4:30 - 7:30 come enjoy a fun evening and quality time with your family. Rent a game for $5, or purchase the family bundle for $12, which includes a game, 4 slices of pizza, 4 drinks, and a dessert.

This is a cash only event!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Please click the button 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