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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!
News
Correction to the TSA State Competition announcement on February 16
Congratulations to the following Middle School Winners
1st Place – Inventions & Innovations: Shriya M, Saina S, Akshara P, Thushara P, Aasheeta M
1st Place – Pin Design: Hirun D
K-12 Summer Camps at STEM – Explore, Create & Innovate!
Get ready for a summer of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at STEM School Highlands Ranch! Our STEM Summer Camps are packed with exciting opportunities for students to dive into robotics, coding, engineering, science experiments, and more! Whether your child is a budding scientist, future engineer, or tech wizard, there’s a camp designed just for them!
Why STEM Summer Camps?
✅ Interactive, hands-on learning in a fun and engaging environment
✅ Cutting-edge STEM activities led by expert instructors
✅ Opportunities to explore, innovate, and problem-solve like real scientists and engineers
⏳ Don’t Wait! Prices Increase April 4th!
Spots are filling fast—register today!
Sign up now!
Want to Win Some STEM Swag?
Help spread the word! Share the STEM Summer Camp page on social media, take a screenshot, and email it to enrichment@stemk12.org to be entered into a prize drawing! Deadline: March 7th!
Don’t miss out—make this summer one to remember at STEM!
Elementary School Updates
STEM 5/6 Grade Battle of the Books Team Advances to the Semifinals!
Our STEM Spartans brought their book smarts and competitive spirit to the Highlands Ranch Branch Douglas County Library Battle of the Books this past Tuesday, and the results were nothing short of thrilling!
5/6 Grade Team – On to the Semifinals!
After a grueling set of elimination rounds, our 5/6 grade Spartans powered through 16 intense tiebreaker questions to clinch victory in both their first elimination round and the quarterfinals! Their perseverance, teamwork, and literary knowledge paid off, and now they’re headed to the semifinals! Let’s go, Spartans!
3/4 Grade Team – A Strong Showing!
Our 3/4 grade team fought bravely, showing grit and determination throughout the competition. Though they didn’t advance this year, they gave it their all, and we can’t wait to see them come back stronger than ever next season!
A huge congratulations to all of our Battle of the Books competitors—your love for reading and commitment to excellence make us STEM Proud!
4th Quarter Elementary Club Registration Now Open
4th quarter club registrations for Athletics, Chess, Fencing, MineCraft, Spanish and Tumbling are now available. Classes start after spring break. Register today!
Middle & High School Updates
STEM Brain Bowl Teams End Season on a High Note!
STEM’s brilliant young minds wrapped up their Optimist Brain Bowl State Competition with outstanding performances! On Saturday, February 22nd, our 6th and 8th grade teams took on the toughest competitors in Colorado, showcasing their knowledge, teamwork, and determination.
6th Grade Team – 2nd Place in State!
Shoutout to Ishaan B, Lakshman G, Hafid A, and Avi M, who powered through the competition to clinch 2nd place overall! Their teamwork and quick thinking carried them through an intense final round—what an incredible achievement for these young scholars!
⚡ 8th Grade Team – 4th in State! ⚡
Kudos to Jace K, Rhea M, and Annabelle L for their years of dedication to Brain Bowl! After an impressive 2nd-place finish in the morning rounds, the semifinals were a battle to the finish. Though they faced a tough loss, they fought hard in the consolation round to secure 4th place overall in Colorado!
A Huge Congratulations to both teams for their exceptional performances this season. Their hard work, perseverance, and passion for learning truly represent the spirit of STEM!
A Huge Thank You to Our Brain Bowl Coach! We want to give a resounding round of applause to Evan Voorn, our incredible lead Brain Bowl coach, for his dedication, leadership, and strategic brilliance in guiding our teams to success! Your passion and commitment make all the difference.
A special shoutout also goes to Daniel Kerwin, John Griffin, Matt Bellipanni, and Kyle Perret for their invaluable support and expertise. Your efforts help sharpen minds and fuel the competitive spirit that makes Brain Bowl such an exciting challenge.
Thank you all for your hard work and inspiration—our team is stronger because of you!
STEM Spartans Shines at DECA State Competition!
We are thrilled to share some incredible achievements from our recent DECA State Competition! STEM sent 15 talented students to compete across 8 events, and their dedication and hard work truly paid off.
Finalists: Congratulations to Avi T, Ryan C, Evan C, Kiki K, Brayden C, and Harman S for reaching the finals in their respective events!
ICDC Qualifiers: A huge shoutout to Brayden, Harman, and Kiki, who won their events and have qualified to compete at the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando!
State Leadership Aspiration: Rylie took on the challenge of running for a position on the state executive board—an impressive feat, especially as a sophomore! While she was not selected this year, we are incredibly proud of her ambition and dedication.
SpartMart’s Gold Status! For the first time since its inception, SpartMart has earned Gold Status Small Business Enterprise certification, qualifying two of our students to attend ICDC!
These accomplishments are a testament to the talent, dedication, and perseverance of our students, as well as the invaluable support from our faculty and staff.
Please join us in celebrating our DECA team for representing STEM with excellence in business education! Special thanks to Colene Belisle for chaperoning this event.
Stay tuned for more updates as our ICDC qualifiers head to Orlando! ✨
High School Magic: the Gathering Registration Open to New Members
The High School Magic: the Gathering Club is now accepting new members! There is an optional registration fee if families would like to contribute whatever they can afford. This money will be used to buy booster boxes and snacks for the kids. See you there! Next meeting is Tuesday, March 4th. See you there!
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 |