Rise STEM Academy for Girls

We love our partnership with Girl Scouts! Our girls earn STEM badges, learn important leadership skills and all the ways females around the world lead the way by serving their communities! We couldn’t have found a better partner in this work!

Community Partner Spotlight! 💚 Today, GSKWR CEO, Susan Douglas, presented Rise STEM Academy for Girls with a Community Partner Award to principal Cynthia Bruno. Rise continues to inspire us with their dedication to cultivating an environment where girls are empowered to lead, innovate, and can freely explore their STEM interests. 💚

We are so proud of our seven teachers who worked hard all year to earn their STEM teacher certification as well as our entire staff for coming together to learn and grow to earn our school wide STEM certification! This is just proof that the work happening at Rise is special!!! 💜🩷

History has been made! 🌟 Rise STEM Academy for Girls is officially the first school in Kentucky to earn national certification from the National Institute for STEM Education, alongside seven of its incredible teachers! This prestigious milestone celebrates their dedication to empowering young girls with the confidence, problem-solving skills, and real-world experiences to lead the future of STEM.

🔗Read more here: https://www.fcps.net/post-details/~board/fayette-county-public-schools-news/post/rise-stem-academy-earns-national-certification

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From parts to performance. 🔧💡

Our 4th grade Green Team spent months rebuilding an electric race car, then took it to the track to compete across the state. Along the way, they learned, problem-solved, and cheered each other on every step of the way.

She builds from the ground up.

Read the full story: https://stemgirlsrise.com/readthestories/green-team-goes-electric

Our 5th grade scholars earned 2nd place at the Kentucky State STLP competition with their “Shop Local” project, building a message that supports real communities across Kentucky.

She builds solutions that make a difference.

Read the full story: https://stemgirlsrise.com/readthestories/shop-local

Tonight, we proudly celebrated two incredible members of the Rise STEM Academy for Girls family at the FCPS Global Awards Ceremony! ✨

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Kelliher, and Support Staff of the Year, Ms. Field! Their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our girls make Rise a place where scholars are empowered to grow, lead, and thrive every single day.

We are beyond grateful for the love, encouragement, and excellence they bring to our school community. Thank you for inspiring our girls, supporting our mission, and helping revolutionize the face of the STEM industry through your work each day. 💜🔥

Please join us in celebrating these amazing educators and leaders!

This morning we were inspired by our final Fierce Female Friday speaker, former city councilwoman Denise Gray, who shared her inspiring journey of serving her community as a lawyer, teacher, and city councilwoman.

She encouraged our girls with powerful words of wisdom:
“When you’re doing what’s in your heart and what’s right, it’s going to be hard and you’ll have some roadblocks — but you have to stay in your purpose.”
“Education is power and will open up so many doors for you.”

When asked about their biggest takeaways, our scholars shared:
✨ “The journey is going to be hard, but you’ve got to keep going.”
✨ “Girls can do anything.”
✨ “Never doubt yourself.”

Thank you, Ms. Gray, for pouring into our scholars and reminding them of the strength, purpose, and potential they carry within themselves! 💜🔥 Fayette County Public Schools

Third graders at Rise are proving that STEM can change lives 💜✨

Through the “3D Printed Hugs” project, students designed and created comfort items for families at the Ronald McDonald House and local veterans, using innovation to spread genuine joy in our community.

This is STEM in Action; where girls lead with both skill and heart. 💡

Read the full story: https://stemgirlsrise.com/readthestories/3d-printed-hugs

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Flipping pancakes AND discovering science? That’s STEM in action at Rise! 🥞🔬✨

Our 5th graders partnered with Dr. Witt and Mrs. Frazier to explore physical and chemical reactions; measuring, mixing, and observing real changes right before their eyes. From bubbles to color shifts, learning came to life in the most delicious way!

This is what hands-on, joyful learning looks like. 💜

👉 Read the full story: https://stemgirlsrise.com/readthestories/physical-and-chemical-reactions-in-pancakes