NHS STEM Academy

NHS students put on an amazing morning of learning with all S Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy 1st graders this week. From exploring Bernoulli's Principle, building bird houses, dropping parachutes, creating hoop gliders, and a special visit from Rocky Mountain Raptors, it was an incredible collaborative day of flight! We are so proud of both student groups for your wonderful participation!

Are YOU ready to see what happens behind the badge?

The Greeley Police Department is opening its doors for the 2026 Teen Academy, and we want you there! This isn’t any old ordinary classroom lecture... it’s an all-access, hands-on look at how we keep Greeley safe.

If you’re a Greeley high schooler (9th–12th grade) looking for a challenge this year, this FREE four-day intensive is your backstage pass to the world of law enforcement.

What’s on the schedule?

👁Investigate Like a Pro: Dive into crime scene processing and evidence collection.

🗜High-Tech Tools: Watch our drone teams in action and test your skills in firearm simulators.

💬Real Talk: Get the unfiltered truth about police work during sit-downs with veteran officers.

✒️Experience Law Enforcement: Go beyond the headlines to see how the department actually functions.

Whether you’re dreaming of a career in criminal justice or just want to build some serious leadership skills, this is the place to be. You’ll meet new people, tackle real-world scenarios, and walk away with a completely different perspective on your community.

Seats fill up fast! Don't wait until it’s too late. Scan the QR code, hit the link below, or shoot Officer Cowart an email to grab your spot.

https://forms.mygreeley.com/police/greeley-police-teen-academy-application/

Great job to our STEM Academy student volunteers tonight at Shawsheen! The community had such a wonderful time playing with gyroscopes, making their own gyroscope, watching you judge their science fair projects, and enjoyed running our Spheros on our Aldrin Family Moon Map (thank you OtterCares!). Proud to be a Grizzly!

Applications are still open for 2026 NAF Scholarships! We are awarding up to 7 scholarships in amounts ranging from $1,500 to $2,500 to high school seniors and alumni in undergraduate programs. Students can learn more and apply at https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/nafacademyscholarship/

Applicants to the NAF Scholarship Program must meet all of the following criteria:
*Be high school seniors or graduates of one of the academies within the NAF Network
*Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year
*Plan to pursue a degree in one of the following fields: Business, Finance, Hospitality and Tourism, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM*), Environmental Science, or Agriculture (*Including medical-related fields)
*Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent)

NAF Scholarship Program - Scholarship America NAF has established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors or graduates of NAF academies who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

We are so fortunate to have Mr. Landfair plan such amazing engagement opportunities for our Aims Criminal Justice students. Shout out to the Weld County Courts for allowing our students to listen in on trials and have a great discussion with Judge Vigil. Great work to all students, teachers, and judicial personnel!

The Vestas apprenticeship application is live on Xello. Students should go to the "opportunities" page to review the details, description and qualifications. This is open to all HS Juniors and you must have transportation. For any additional questions or guidance, come see me.

We couldn't be more proud of our alumnus, Eduardo. Thank you for sharing your story and for giving back to our community! We hope you all take a moment to enjoy this special reflection.
"...trying new things, regardless of its connection to a STEM field. While it may seem counterintuitive, I’ve found that employers are looking not just for engineers who can complete assigned tasks, but for individuals who understand the greater impact of their work and can clearly communicate its significance."
https://naf.org/blog/how-a-grandmothers-words-shaped-an-environmental-engineer/

A huge thank you to our community volunteers today for helping send our STEM Academy Juniors through mock interviews in preparation for their summer internships. Kudos to all of the courageous students who showed their beautiful skills and hearts. To Mr. Kruk, thank you for your for incredible preparation of our students in the Academies.

Are you interested in fire science or emergency services? Be sure to register for this amazing opportunity offered this summer at Aims! Spots are limited so jump on it now.

Attention U.S. GLOBE Students! The STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer Intern Program is now accepting applications!

The SEES Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive experience for high school students hosted by the University of Texas Center for Space Research. Through this opportunity, interns will get to collaborate with NASA, academic, and industry experts using mission data across disciplines such as aerospace, astronomy, planetary science, remote sensing, microgravity research, and space geodetic techniques. Applications are due on 22 February!

Learn more and apply here:

STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) - Center for Space Research - The University of Texas at Austin Education and Outreach Undergraduate and Graduate Research LiftOff Summer Institute Application Requirements LiftOff Contacts SEES Eligibility How To Apply Project Themes Contacts FAQs Internships K-12 Education and Outreach Collaborators STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) NOTICE: The continua...