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!
Enrichment is Hiring!
Enrichment is hiring for an After School Program Assistant Part-time. This role is responsible for elementary after-school program support and management of STEM School’s Secondary After School Care program for middle and high school students. Shift is 20 hours/week from 2- 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, when students are at school; opportunities for additional hours may be available during non-student workdays. Establish rapport with youth; provide guidance, role modeling to students and direction for their leadership development, artistic skills, physical activity engagement and academic progress. Support Enrichment Coordinator with Enrichment program-related tasks assigned. Please contact melanie.fitzroy@stemk12.org for more information.
Elementary Enrichment News
Club Registrations
| Elementary | |||||
| Program | Meets | Duration | Time | Grade | Registration/Interest Link |
| Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6) | TBD | TBD | TBD | 3-6 | Book List More Information Coming Late September |
| Chess Club Sold Out | Mondays | 8/21-10/2/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Waitlist for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023 ) |
| Choir | Thursdays | 9/7-12/14/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 4-5 | Register |
| Craft Club Kindergarten – 2nd Grade Sold Out | Wednesdays | 8/23-10/4/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-2 | Join Waitlist for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023) |
| Craft Club 3rd – 5th Grade Sold Out | Wednesdays | 8/23-10/4/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | 3-5 | Waitlist for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023) |
| Destination Imagination | TBD | TBD | TBD | 3-5 | More Information Coming in September |
| Fencing – Fall 2023 | Wednesdays | 8/23-10/4/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Register for 1st Quarter Session (Fall 2023 ) |
| First Lego League (FLL) – Challenge Program Sold Out | Tuesdays | 8/22-TBD | 2:35 – 4:00 PM | 4-5 | Waitlist for FLL Challenge (2023/24 Season) |
| First Lego League (FLL) – Explore Program Sold Out | Tuesdays | 8/29-12/12/23 | 2:35 – 4:00 PM | K-3 | Waitlist for FLL Explore (2023) |
| Hip Hop (age 5.5 or older) | Fridays | 9/1-11/10/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Register for Fall 2023 Session |
| Poms & Cheer Club (age 5.5 or older) | Mondays | 8/28-11/6/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Register for Fall 2023 Session |
| Theater – Alice in Wonderland (age 5.5 or older) Sold Out | Wednesdays | 8/30-11/8/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Join the Waitlist |
| Yoga (age 5.5 or older) | Thursdays | 8/31-11/9/23 | 2:35 – 3:30 PM | K-5 | Register for Fall 2023 Session |
A limited number of after-school program scholarships are available for families needing financial assistance. Please see individual registrations for more details.
Second Quarter Registrations
Registrations for the second quarter Chess Club, Craft Clubs, Game Club for grades 3-5, and Fencing will open Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Parents who complete the waitlist forms before 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, will be sent a special link to register starting Monday, Sept. 18.
Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6)
Information Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 2:45-3:30 p.m. – Room E221 (Parents are welcome to attend)
The book list is available for the upcoming Battle of the Books competition. Students that are interested in this annual competition will want to review the list as soon as they are able. Mrs. Ackley and Ms. Ayala will share the process for how students will be selected for the 3-4 and 5-6 grade teams in the coming weeks. The Douglas County Library limits schools to 2 teams of 7 participants per team. Please watch the parent newsletter for updates.
Registration is now open for many of the Fall First Quarter after-school Enrichment programs at STEM Elementary.
STEM Elementary Choir - Fall 2023
Ms. Casab is excited to launch an after-school choir program at STEM School. The Fall Elementary Choir program is available to students in 4th and 5th grades. The program will be completed on December 14th with an evening performance.
Secondary Enrichment News
Middle School Registrations
| Middle School | |||||
| Program | Meets | Duration | Time | Grade | Registration/Interest Link |
| Battle of the Books (Grades 3-6) | TBD | TBD | TBD | 3-6 | Book List More Information Coming Late September |
| BEST Robotics | Mon/Fri/Sat | 9/8/23-TBD | Varies | 6-8 | Register |
| Brain Bowl | Tue/Thurs | 8/22/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Broadcasting Club | Thursdays | 9/14/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Chess Club | Wednesdays | 9/13/23-5/15/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| Comedy Club | TBD | TBD | TBD | 6-8 | Registration Coming Soon |
| Cubing (Rubik’s) Club | Thursdays | 8/24/23 – TBD | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| CyberPatriot | Fridays | 9/1-TBD | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| Dungeons and Dragons Club | Thursdays | 9/7-12/14/23 | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 6-8 | Register or if full join waitlist |
| Girls’ Persist | Wednesdays | 9/6/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Magic the Gathering Club | Tuesdays | 8/22/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 4:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| MathCounts | Thursdays | 8/24/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Project 7 Bible Club | Fridays | 9/15/23-5/17/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Science Olympiad | Thursdays | TBD | TBD | 6-8 | More Information Coming Late September |
| Star Wars Club | Fridays | 8/7/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| SteMed Jr. | Thursdays | 8/24-12/14/23 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| Theater Production | TBD | TBD | TBD | 6-8 | Registration Coming Soon |
| TSA Club (After School Only) | Tuesdays | 9/5/23-TBD | 3:00 – 4:30 PM | 6-8 | Register |
| ULA Payload Student Rocket Class (After School Only) | Mondays | TBD | TBD | 6-12 | Next Session Spring 2024 |
High School Registrations
| High School | |||||
| Program | Meets | Grade | Registration/Interest Link | ||
| BEST Robotics | Fri/Sat | 9/8/23-TBD | Varies | 9-12 | Register |
| Business Clubs – DECA/FBLA/SpartMart | Wednesdays | 9/6/23-3/20/24 | 7:00 – 7:45 AM | 9-12 | Register |
| Chess Club | Wednesdays | 9/13/23-5/15/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| Comedy Club | TBD | TBD | TBD | 9-12 | Registration Coming Soon |
| Cubing (Rubik’s) Club | Thursdays | 8/24/23 – TBD | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| CyberPatriot | Fridays | 9/1-TBD | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| Dungeons and Dragons Club | TBD | TBD | TBD | Interested in playing D&D? Join the Waitlist | |
| First Robotics Club (FRC) | Tuesdays | Year Round | 6:00 – 9:00 PM | 9-12 | Register |
| Gender & Sexuality Alliance (GSA | – | – | – | 9-12 | For more information contact michelle.wesley@stemk12.org |
| Magic the Gathering Club | TBD | TBD | TBD | 9-12 | Registration Coming Soon |
| Ornithology Club | Wed/Sat | 8/23/23-5/17/23 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM (Wed) | 9-12 | Register |
| Podcasting Club | Thursdays | ||||
| Project 7 Bible Club | Fridays | 9/15/23-5/17/24 | 3:00 – 3:45 PM | 9-12 | Register |
| Star Wars Club | Thursdays | 8/7/23-5/9/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 6-12 | Register |
| SteMed | Thursdays | 8/24-12/14/23 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 9-12 | Register |
| Theater Production | TBD | TBD | TBD | 9-12 | Registration Coming Soon |
| TSA | Wednesdays | 9/6/23-TBD | 3:00 5:00 PM | 9-12 | Register |
| ULA Payload Rocket/Electronics | Mondays | TBD | TBD | 6-12 | Next Session Spring 2024 |
| UNICEF Chapter | Tuesdays | 8/22/23-5/14/24 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM | 9-12 | Register |
Battle of the Books (Grade 6)
Information Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 2:45-3:30 p.m. – Room E221 (Parents are welcome to attend)
The book list is available for the upcoming Battle of the Books competition. Students that are interested in this annual competition will want to review the list as soon as they are able. Mrs. Ackley and Ms. Ayala will share the process for how students will be selected for the 3-4 and 5-6 grade teams in the coming weeks. The Douglas County Library limits schools to 2 teams of 7 participants per team. Please watch the parent newsletter for updates.
Club registrations will begin to open up for secondary students quickly as they can be created. Most clubs will begin meeting in late August or early September.
TSA Middle School Engineering Safety Test
Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 3-4:30 p.m. – Room 123
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, students in TSA who have not completed their safety test in an Engineering Class, must take a Safety Test. Students who have completed their safety testing in an Engineering Class do not need to attend TSA after school on Tuesday. They may return to the club on September 26.