High School News and Updates (02/16/25)

February 17th

February 18 – 3:00PM

Big news, families! Your student has the opportunity to travel to THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC on a
Marine Conservation adventure in Spring 2026. We’ll be going over all the details at the info session.
Use this link to register for the meeting: https://bit.ly/3DQN1xr

February 19th

During Access

Mikron will be here on Wednesday, February 26th during ACCESS to review their summer internship and apprenticeship program. The summer internship is for current juniors and is an exciting opportunity to work for a global company. You can learn more about Mikron by visiting their website. Please reach out to Nicole Ryan at nicole.ryan@stemk12.org for more information and to register for the session.

The Aerospace States Association and Colorado Space Business Roundtable Aerospace Summer Internship Program is currently accepting applications for their summer program.
This is an unpaid internship program for anyone interested in aerospace. Though aerospace is STEM oriented, there are opportunities in many career fields including business, program management, procurement, human resources, communications, legal, and others.

The Internship Program runs for two weeks total. There is a virtual week with students from multiple states participating, followed by an in-person week in Colorado During the program, students will have the opportunity to engage with aerospace industry businesses, university programs, and nonprofits, learning about the opportunities and challenges facing the industry and gaining valuable hands-on experience. Please see the website for more information and to apply.

Applications are now open for Career Week for GIRLs. For one week this summer, participants will travel to five different companies to learn the myriad of careers that lie within transportation and construction. They will come to each location at 8:30am and stay until 3:30pm. The host will provide lunch. There is space for 12 attendees each week. Once they reach capacity with qualified participants, the program will close. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. Visit their website for more information.

Are you interested in learning more about the aerospace industry? If so, join the team at BAE Systems on February 22nd as they host a hands-on STEM event. Students will have the opportunity to learn from professionals regarding various aerospace career paths and skills needed to be successful. Plus you will participate in an interactive design activity. Transportation and lunch will be provided. For more information, reach out to Meredith Stephens at meredith.stephens@stemk12.org.

Are you interested in the biomedical engineering field? If so, the University of Colorado Denver, Department of Bioengineering is now accepting applications for their summer camp, BOLT (Bioengineering Opportunities and Leadership Training). BOLT is designed to introduce students to biomedical engineering design and leadership topics. The in-person camp will be held at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus. For more information, please visit the CU website or review the attached flyer.

Are you looking to learn more about science and veterinary medicine? Join CSU’s Natural Sciences Education & Outreach Center this summer as they explore scientific and veterinary practices. Students will carry out investigations, using real tools, and collecting data both in the lab and field. For more information, please visit the CSU website at https://www.cns-eoc.colostate.edu/scivet/

The Medical Career Collaborative (MC2) is a health careers pathway program designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience and exposure to the world of healthcare and access ongoing support in pursuit of their healthcare professions. Applications are currently being accepted and must be completed by Wednesday, March 5, 2025. For more information on the program and the application process, please visit the website at https://www.childrenscolorado.org/careers/professional-development/medical-career-collaborative/

Dear STEM Families,

We are dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for our students and staff. Safety is our number one priority and is a layered approach. One of the measures is to ensure that all students, staff, and visitors are identifiable on campus. Student IDs also alert office staff to who has off-campus permissions and allow students to quickly check in and out using our automated system. We ask for your continued support in ensuring your child is wearing an ID to school each day.

As time goes on, we understand that students will misplace their IDs and lanyards. We ordered another shipment of lanyards and ID holders, but our students are going through them pretty quickly.

After Fall Break, students will be charged $5 for replacements. This charge will run through their Myschoolbucks account. Please monitor the account and speak to your child about these charges if they occur.

Spartmart is looking into purchasing nicer, higher quality lanyards to sell as well and you may also purchase lanyards online.

Finally, because IDs are part of our dress code, if a student is not wearing an ID and does not have a temporary ID, they may be assigned a detention. Students have been made aware of this expectation.

Once again, we really appreciate your support. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to one of our building directors.

In partnership,

The STEM Admin Team

Our Math Society students are volunteering to assist with math homework during access periods (11-11:40 a.m.) on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Help will be available in both the Middle School and High School commons. Students who need support or want to catch up on homework should feel free to take advantage of this opportunity. Students should contact either their math teacher or access teacher to add their name to the list for help.