STEM SPOTLIGHT

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun! STEM's Trunk-or-Treat is Friday, October 30, from 5–7 p.m.!

Hosted by our High School Student Government, this community-favorite event brings together teachers, student clubs, and parent volunteers who work hard to create festive trunks filled with treats and fun for our Spartan families!

We Need Your Help — Candy Donations Wanted!

Help us make this year's Trunk-or-Treat a sweet success! We're asking STEM families to consider donating candy to help stock our trunks and offset the cost for our teachers, clubs, and volunteers.

Donating is easy! Simply visit our Amazon Wish List linked below, select an item you'd like to purchase, and check out. Your donation will automatically ship directly to STEM!

Thank you for helping us create a fun and memorable evening for our Spartan community. We can't wait to see you there!

We want to make you aware that representatives from The Gideons are expected to be on Barrons Boulevard after school next week, offering free Bibles to students.

This activity is not sponsored, organized, or affiliated with STEM School Highlands Ranch. Because the representatives will be located off school property in a public area, they generally have the legal right to distribute materials, provided they comply with applicable laws and do not interfere with student safety or access.

Participation is entirely voluntary. Students are under no obligation to accept materials or engage in conversation and may simply decline and continue on their way.

While this activity is independent of STEM, our staff and security team will monitor interactions in the area during dismissal to help ensure students can safely leave campus without disruption or unwanted interference.

We appreciate your understanding as we respect individuals' rights to engage in lawful activities in public spaces while continuing to prioritize the safety and well-being of our students.

The STEM School Highlands Ranch High School UNICEF Club is excited to host its 2nd Annual Holiday Market on Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and we're looking for vendors from our STEM community!

Do you create handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork, holiday decorations, home décor, or other unique gifts? We'd love to have you join us! Students, staff, families, and community members are invited to showcase their talents and sell their creations at this festive community event benefiting UNICEF.

VENDOR INFORMATION:

• Vendor Space: $25

• Optional Table Rental: $20 (includes one table and two chairs)

• Total with Table Rental: $45

• Vendors are welcome to bring their own tables and chairs.

• All food vendors must comply with applicable Colorado health regulations and licensing requirements.
  
  

All vendors will be selected by the UNICEF Club and STEM administration. Final event details will be shared with approved vendors.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 29, at 11:59 p.m.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A VENDOR?

Complete our Holiday Market Vendor Interest Form to apply!

Help us make this year's Holiday Market a wonderful celebration of creativity, community, and holiday cheer while supporting a great cause! 💙💛

STEM School Highlands Ranch is collecting food for our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, and we’d love every family to join in! Each grade has been assigned an item so we can put together complete holiday meals for families in our community:

• Kindergarten: Canned fruits
• 1st Grade: Stuffing
• 2nd Grade: Cake or muffin mix with frosting
• 3rd Grade: Mashed potatoes and gravy
• 4th Grade: Canned green beans and corn
• 5th Grade: Mac and cheese
• Secondary: Any of the items above
• All Grades: $25 King Soopers gift cards are also welcome and help families pick up a turkey or fresh ingredients
  
  

Donations will be collected October 25 through November 18. Elementary students, please drop off your donations with your homeroom teacher. Secondary students, please bring your donations to the elementary front office. Every can and box makes a difference, so thank you for helping our neighbors enjoy a warm Thanksgiving!

We still have spots available in select winter clubs! Please check the enrichment tab on the STEM website if your student is interested in joining. Clubs will be marked as sold out if there are no more spots available.

Battle of the Books: Interest meeting on October 29th from 3:45–4:00 PM in Mrs. Ackleys room for students interested in learning more. Please fill out this form if your child is interested in participating in the meeting : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7YrERpy9i2e2vueA6wAuRHL6zJRb_Mp-iWM2wOVDxMJImZw/viewform?usp=dialog

FLL Explore: Registration is officially open! This STEM program is available to students in grades K–3 only. Here is the link to register: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZS5TX305OUU_ZZ6CCF4QGPOPKNC

Please reach out to enrichment@stemk12.org with any questions!

10/26-10/30: 7th Grade | SeaCamp Trip #1

10/26-11/18: Thanksgiving Food Drive
10/27: 8th Grade Rising Spartan Night
10/30: Elementary Halloween Parade | Trunk - or - Treat
11/2-11/6: 7th Grade | SeaCamp Trip #2
11/3: HS | Academic Letter Ceremony | Invite Only
11/5: TSA Run Offs
11/6: Middle School Speech & Debate Tournament
11/9-11/13: Scholastic Book Fair
11/17: TSA Fleece for Fighters
11/20: K-12 | Early Release
11/23-11/27: K-12 | Thanksgiving Break

Please click the button below to read full updates from Ms. Manzanares, Elementary Principal.

Elementary families, it’s time to order your 2026–27 STEM Elementary Yearbook! Capture all the memories from another great year with your K–5 Spartan.

To purchase a yearbook for your K–5 student, visit buytheyearbook.com and use:
STEM School Highlands Ranch School Code: 737836

Don’t miss out on a year full of Spartan memories! 💙💛

Get ready to discover your next favorite book! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to STEM School Highlands Ranch November 9–13, and we can't wait to welcome our elementary Spartans for a week of reading, exploring, and shopping!

Set Up Your Scholastic eWallet!

Our Book Fair will be cash-free, with all purchases made through Scholastic eWallet. Families are encouraged to set up and fund their student's eWallet before the fair so they're ready to shop! It's a safe, easy way for students to purchase books without bringing cash to school.

Set Up Your Scholastic eWallet Here!

Volunteers Needed!

We need your help to make our Book Fair a success! Parent volunteers are an important part of bringing this exciting event to our students. Whether you can lend a hand for a little while or a longer shift, we'd love your support!

Thank you for helping us bring the joy of reading to our elementary Spartans!

We know our STEM parents and families want to be involved, and we love having you on campus! Our Elementary School currently has several volunteer opportunities open and ready for families to sign up.

Lunchroom Volunteers: Help our students during lunch by opening drinks and packages, assisting with cleanup, helping keep the lunchroom running smoothly, and lending an extra hand where needed.

Driveline Volunteers: Help our staff safely welcome students from their vehicles to the building in the morning or help students get from the building to their vehicles during afternoon dismissal.

Whether you can volunteer once or become a familiar face around campus, we’d love to have you join us! Use the button below to view available opportunities and sign up.

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

High school is right around the corner, and there are so many opportunities ahead for your Spartan!

Current STEM 8th-grade families are invited to join us for Rising Spartan Night on Tuesday, October 27, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at STEM School Highlands Ranch.

This special evening is designed to help you and your student explore everything STEM High School has to offer! Learn about academic pathways, advanced coursework, Spartan Athletics, clubs, and enrichment opportunities. You'll also have the chance to connect with our counseling team, ask questions, and discover the resources available to support your student's success.

Give your Spartan a head start on high school by exploring the opportunities ahead!

We hope you'll join us! Please complete the registration form below to let us know you're attending.

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: 3:30 PM - 6 PM