STEM SPOTLIGHT

Please take the time to read the special message from STEM's Board Chair, Carla Gustafson.

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.

Please be on the lookout for the Board Candidate Interest Form in your email on Wednesday morning, April 1st.

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

HOW TO LEARN MORE
Email board.chair@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.

4/4: FLL Lego Explore
4/6-4/24: CMAS
4/7: TSA Nationals Info Meeting | BOD Meeting | TSA Restaurant Night-Shake Shack
4/8: NHS Inductions
4/10: Early Release Day | 5th Grade Move Up to Middle School | Prom/ After Prom
4/15: SAT 11th Grade
4/16: PSAT 9th and 10th Grade | ES Student Gov Family Game Night
4/17: Calc Bowl

Who knew eating out could make such a big impact?

Each semester, STEM clubs partner with local restaurants to host Restaurant Nights as a way to raise funds for their activities, competitions, and events. It’s an easy (and tasty!) way to support our students.

So the next time you don’t feel like cooking, consider stopping by one of our upcoming STEM Restaurant Nights and enjoy a meal that gives back!

Coming up:
Support STEM's TSA

Tuesday, April 7 from 10 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Shake Shack: 1509 Park Central Dr., Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129.
25% of purchases made with the code DONATE go back to STEM TSA!

Mark your calendars for this year’s STEMFest Showcase 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.

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

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

CMAS testing will begin on April 6. Please note that student start times may vary depending on grade level and the specific tests being administered. Families please review the CMAS schedule to ensure students arrive on time and prepared.

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