News
An Outstanding Performance at the TSA Conference!
Our students showcased incredible dedication, creativity, and perseverance at this year’s TSA Conference, held at the Marriott Denver Tech Center. With a tremendous number of awards earned across multiple categories, their hard work truly paid off! A huge round of applause goes to our TSA advisors—Megan Shapiro, Lauchlin Blue, Greg Reichmuth, Annette Nason, and Keith Sweeney—for their tireless efforts in mentoring and guiding our students. We also want to recognize our amazing teaching staff, who provided invaluable support in refining project submissions. Thank you to Ms. FitzRoy for all that you do to put this all together!
A special thank you to Mr. Alsup and Mr. Barrios for stepping in at the last minute to cover for an advisor who had to leave unexpectedly—your support ensured that everything ran smoothly! Thank you to Ms. Ridder for your support all three days of the conference. Most importantly, we are incredibly proud of our students for their commitment, innovation, and resilience throughout the competition. Their achievements reflect the countless hours of preparation and passion they poured into their work. Congratulations to all!
Drumroll Please for Colorado Technology Student Association Competition Winners!
Congratulations to our talented students for their outstanding achievements in recent technology competitions!
High School Winners
1st Place – Future Technology Teacher: Drisha M.
3rd Place – Senior Solar Sprint: Adam K., Spencer K., Bri S.
3rd Place – Software Development: Zachary Z., Aarav S.
1st Place – Tech Bowl: Vedant M., Emmett C., John G.
Middle School Winners
1st Place – Biotechnology: Vedant R., Ishaan B., Ayaan B., Anvit Y.
2nd Place – Biotechnology: Tanvi B., Aanya S., Helena P.
3rd Place – Catapult Design: Ethan L., Camden M., Ethan L., Robin P.
1st Place – Challenging Technology Issues: Abantika N., Gino L.
1st Place – Chapter Team: Gino L., Arihant S., Sia L., Darshan S., Shriya M., Ethan L.
1st Place – Children’s Stories: Tanvi B., Pehel R., Sia L., Katelyn S., Yasmina S.
1st Place – Comic Book Design: Ashmi S.
3rd Place – Comic Book Design: Abby C.
2nd Place – Community Service Video: Ryan L., Logan S.
2nd Place – Construction Challenge: Vander O., Rahim M., Ayaan B., Hirun D.
3rd Place – Construction Challenge: Evika B., Autumn L., Mirthika K., Minoli Y.
3rd Place – Cyber Security: Sia L.
1st Place – Data Science and Analytics: Yash A., Jaidev K., Vedant R.
2nd Place – Data Science and Analytics: Krishanika P. V., Akshatha A.
1st Place – Digital Photography: Rhea M.
2nd Place – Digital Photography: Mirthika K.
1st Place – Dragster: Ethan L.
3rd Place – Electrical Applications: George O., Avighna M.
2nd Place – Forensic Technology: Aaradhya V., Rhea M.
3rd Place – Forensic Technology: Esha T., Pehel R.
1st Place – Inventions & Innovations: Shriya M, Saina S, Akshara P, Thushara P, Aasheeta M
2nd Place – Leadership Strategies: Rhea M., Akshara P., Aaradhya V.
1st Place – Medical Technology: Shriya M., Abantika N.
2nd Place – Medical Technology: Akshara P., Thushara P., Rhea M., Aaradhya V., Aasheeta M., Aanvika R.
1st Place – Off the Grid: Saina S., Aarna V., Samanvitha S., Faheema S.
2nd Place – Off the Grid: Krishanika P. V., Aanya S., Helena P., Amelia K.
3rd Place – On Demand Video: Faheema S., Nitya A., Aarna V., Saina S.
3rd Place – Prepared Speech: Krishanika P. V.
1st Place – Pin Design: Hirun D
2nd Place – Promotional Marketing: Minoli Y.
1st Place – STEM Animation: Ethan L., Annabelle L., Ethan L., Camden M.
1st Place – Tech Bowl: Darshan S., Arihant S., Gino L.
2nd Place – Technical Design: Leo K., Kei D.
1st Place – Video Game Design: Jacob P., Shaurya S.
2nd Place – Vlogging: Shaurya S., Jacob P.
1st Place – Website Design: Ian C., Nimit B., Kaedan O., Vander O.
Well done, everyone! Your hard work and creativity are inspiring!
Thank You to Our Incredible Parent Volunteers!
Our events and programs wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our amazing parent volunteers. Your hard work in meal prep, student check-in, judging, snack donations, and more has made a tremendous impact.
Special Thanks to:
Alona Comerford, Swapna Adabala, Debra Ballheim, Pooja Bhal, Jieun Chiu, Jen Davari, Naoual Ettachfini, Charles Fletcher, Jeff Hager, Prasad George Lukas, Tawnya Houghton, Grace Jang, Rita Jimanov, Pavel Jimanov, Ishmeet Kalra, Meghan Uyanga Khulan, Jane Kim, Mariann Lowery, Raminder Mann, Andrew Mauger, Pavel Merman, Diptiman Mishra, Michael Murrell, Sathiya Muthukumar, Shanna O’Reilly, Joanna Parol, Deepti Patil, Prashant Raghuvanshi, Chris Rand, Robert Reid, Keerthi Sangabhathula, Ashley Scott-Trainer, Pratibha Soni, Surendra Soni, Margaret Fletcher, Paramasivam Thiyagarajan, Kirti Priyanka Vanapalli, Swati Waghmode, Nethmini Yakandawala, Abhishek Yelgalwar, Gina Wing, Steve Wing.
A special shout-out to Swapna Adabala, Jen Davari, Alona Comerford, Michael Murrell, Joanna Parol, Keerthi Sangabhathula, and Nethmini Yakandawala for volunteering across multiple shifts—your extra effort is truly appreciated!
And last but not least, a huge thank you to High Point Creamery and the Stutz Family for generously sponsoring our Friday Night Ice Cream Social! This special community event at the hotel gave families a chance to enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes while celebrating our incredible student participants. It was a fantastic opportunity for families to connect, relax, and share in the excitement of the conference.
If you loved the ice cream, you can visit High Point Creamery at one of their Denver locations or order online! Check out their amazing flavors and find a shop near you at www.highpointcreamery.com.
Summer at STEM
Get ready for an adventure-filled summer at STEM School Highlands Ranch! We are excited to offer your child the opportunity to dive into our 2025 STEM Summer Camps, where they’ll explore robotics, coding, 3D modeling, quantum computing, theater, chess, basketball, and much more—designed for students in grades K-12.
This is the perfect chance for your child to unleash their creativity, sharpen their skills, and have a blast while doing it! But hurry—spots are limited, and you won’t want to miss out on this unforgettable summer of exploration and innovation.
Register now to secure your child’s spot in their favorite activities! For more information or any questions, feel free to reach out to Melanie FitzRoy, Enrichment Coordinator, at enrichment@stemk12.org.
We can’t wait to see your child create, discover, and thrive this summer at STEM!
Visit for updates on after-school Enrichment programs including new program registrations and club news. As always, please check the Enrichment Calendar on the stemk12.org website for the most up-to-date information on event locations, cancellations, and time updates.
Please Consider Donating to STEM’s Enrichment Programs
Donations will enable Enrichment to provide much-needed program scholarships for STEM families in need of financial assistance, update equipment, like Spike Prime kits for our First LEGO League, and offset expenses for our low to no-fee clubs and activities, like Battle of the Books and Craft Club. Click the button below to donate to STEM Enrichment today!
Club Registrations
Elementary Club Registrations & News
| Program | Grade | Meets | Duration | Time | Registration/Related Links |
| Athletics Club New! | 3-5 | Tuesdays | 1/14-3/4/2025 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| Battle of the Books | 3-6 | Thursdays | Dec. – Mar. | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Book Lists & Information Packet |
| Chess Club & Adv. Chess 3rd Qtr (Monday Only) | K-5 | Mondays | 1/13/ – 3/3/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| Chess Club 3rd Quarter (Thursday Only) | K-5 | Thursdays | 1/16/ – 3/6/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| Craft Club (2nd Semester) | K-5 | Wednesdays | 1/15 – 4/30/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Grades: K–1 Only – Sold Out Grades: 2-3 Only- Sold Out Grades: 4-5 Only – Register |
| Spanish Club New! | K-5 | Mondays | 1/13 – 3/3/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| Fencing – 3rd Quarter | K-5 | Wednesdays | 1/15 – 3/5/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| FIRST LEGO League – FLL Challenge | 4-5 | Tuesdays | 8/13 – TBD | 2:30 – 4:00 PM | Closed for 2024-25 |
| FIRST LEGO League – FLL Explore | K-3 | Tuesdays | 1/14 – 4/22/25 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM | Waitlist: contact melanie.fitzroy@stemk12.org |
| Girls Who Code (2nd Semester) | 3-5 | Tuesdays | 1/14 – 5/13/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Sold Out |
| Hip Hop (age 5.5 or older) | K-5 | Thursdays | 1/30 – 4/3/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| MineCraft Coding Club – 3rd Quarter | 2-5 | Fridays | 1/17 – 3/7/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| Theater – The Little Mermaid | 3-5 | Wednesdays | 2/5 – 4/16/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Sold Out |
| Tumbling – 3rd Quarter | K-5 | Fridays | 1/17 – 3/7/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
| Photography New! | 3-5 | Fridays | 1/17 – 3/7/25 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | Register |
Secondary Club Registrations & News
| Middle School | |||||
| Program | Grade | Meets | Duration | Time | Registration/Related Links |
| Battle of the Books | 3-6 | Thursdays | Nov. – Mar. | 2:55 – 3:45 PM | Book Lists & Information Packet |
| BEST Robotics | 6-8 | Mon/Fri/Sat | Sept. to Nov. | Varies | Registration Closed for 2024-25 |
| Broadcasting Club | 6-8 | Thursdays | 9/12/24 – 5/1/25 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Register |
| Chess Club (PALS) – 2nd Semester | 6-8 | Mondays | 1/13 – 5/12/25 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| CyberPatriot | 6-12 | Fridays | 9/6/24 – 1/25/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Registration Closed for 2024-25 |
| Dungeons & Dragons and TTPRGS Club | 6-12 | Thursdays | 9/5/24 – 5/8/25 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| Fencing 2nd Semester | 6-12 | Mondays | 1/13 – 5/12/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Flight Club | 6-12 | Mondays | 9/6/24 – 5/12/25 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| Game Master Training | 6-12 | Tuesdays | 8/27/24 – 5/6/25 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Register |
| Girls’ Persist | 6-8 | Wednesdays | 1/15 – 4/30/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Girls Who Code – 2nd Semester | 6-8 | Thursdays | 1/16 – 5/15/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Junior Business Club NEW! | 6-8 | 1st Tuesday of the Month | 1/7- 05/6/25 | 7:15 – 7:45 AM | Contact jennifer.newhouse@stemk.12.org |
| Literary Club | 6-8 | Mondays | 9/9/24 – 4/30/25 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Contact rachael.espinosa@stemk12.org |
| Magic the Gathering Club | 6-8 | Tuesdays | 9/3/24 – 5/15/25 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| STEMath Club | 6-8 | Wednesdays | 9/4/25 – TBD | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Project 7 Bible Club | 6-12 | Fridays | 8/16/24 – 5/16/25 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Register |
| Rocketry Club – 2nd semester | 6-12 | Thursdays | 1/9 – 5/15/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Science Olympiad | 6-8 | Thursdays | 9/19/24 – 4/10/25 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| Star Wars Club | 6-12 | Wednesdays | 9/4/24 – 4/30/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Questions: Contact rhett.butler@stemk12.org |
| SteMed (bi-weekly ) | 6-12 | Thursdays | 9/12 – 12/12/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Theater Production | 6-12 | Mon/Wed | Aug to May | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | Contact Mr. Roberts or Ms. Hafner |
| TSA Club (After School Only) | 6-8 | Tuesdays | 9/10/24 – 2/11/24 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Registration Closed for 2024-25 |
| High School | |||||
| Program | Grade | Meets | Duration | Time | Registration/Related Links |
| Alpine Club | 9-12 | 2nd Friday of Month | Sept. – May | 7:00 – 7:40 AM | Contact nancy.szczekocki@stemk12.org |
| BEST Robotics | 9-12 | Fri/Sat | Sept. – Dec. | Varies | Registration Closed for 2024-25 |
| Business Clubs – DECA & FBLA (bi-weekly) | 9-12 | Wednesdays | 8/14/24 – 5/14/25 | 7:00 – 7:45 AM | Register |
| Chess Club (PAL) – 2nd Semester | 6-12 | Mondays | 1/13 – 5/12/25 | 3:30 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| CyberPatriot | 6-12 | Fridays | 9/6/24 – 1/25/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Registration Closed for 2024-25 |
| Dungeons & Dragons and TTPRGS Club | 6-12 | Thursdays | 9/5/24 – 5/8/25 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| Fencing 2nd Semester | 6-12 | Mondays | 1/13 – 5/12/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| First Robotics Club (FRC) | 9-12 | Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, Sat | Jan – April | Varies | Register |
| Flight Club | 9-12 | Mondays | 9/6/24 – 5/12/25 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | Register |
| Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA) | 9-12 | – | Aug to May | – | Contact Mrs. Wesley for more details. |
| Ornithology Club | 9-12 | Wed/Sat | TBD | 3:00 – 3:45 PM (Wed) | Register |
| Project 7 Bible Club | 6-12 | Fridays | 8/16/24 – 5/16/25 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | Register |
| Rocketry Club – Electronics Class | 6-12 | Thursdays | 1/9 – 5/15/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Electronics class Coming Soon |
| Star Wars Club | 6-12 | Thursdays | 9/4/24 – 4/30/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Questions: Contact rhett.butler@stemk12.org |
| SteMed (bi-weekly ) | 6-12 | Thursdays | 9/12 – 12/12/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Student Advisory Committe | 6-12 | Tuesdays | 8/27/24 – 5/20/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |
| Theater Production | 6-12 | Mon/Wed | Aug to May | 3:00 – 5:30 | Contact Mr. Roberts or Ms. Hafner |
| TSA Club (After School Only) | 9-12 | Wednesdays | 9/11/24 – 2/12/25 | 3:00 5:00 PM | Registration Closed for 2024-25 |
| UNICEF Chapter | 9-12 | Tuesdays | 8/20/24 – 5/20/25 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | Register |