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Summer break is HERE and we couldn't be more proud of our STEM students! 🎉☀️ Our last day was May 28th and every single one of you crushed it this year. Thank you for showing up, working hard, and making this year one to remember. Now go enjoy that sun, sleep in, and recharge because you deserve every second of it! 🌊🍉😎 See you next year, STEM fam!

Summer is here and there are some amazing STEM programs happening right here in Arizona that your student needs to know about! 🚀

Here is what we found:
🔬 Camp Innovation at Arizona Science Center
Hands-on STEM adventures covering everything from space to engineering. Grades 1-12, running all summer long in Phoenix!
azscience.org/learn/students/camps/on-site-camps

💻 iD Tech Camps at ASU
Coding, robotics, game design, Minecraft, AI and more on the ASU Tempe campus. Ages 7-17, June 1 through July 17.
idtech.com/locations/arizona-summer-camps/arizona-state-university

⚙️ UA Summer Engineering Academy
Work on real engineering projects alongside college professors and students at the University of Arizona. Grades 9-12, registration open through June 30.
engineering.arizona.edu/k12/k12_SEA

🤖 Camp Tech Revolution at ASU West Valley
Coding, AI, robotics, Roblox and more at ASU's West Valley campus. Ages 6-14, running June 1 through July 31 in Phoenix.
lavnercampsandprograms.com/location/phoenix-summer-camps-tech-camps-stem-camps-arizona-state-glendale-west-valley

Save this post and share it with a family who needs to see it! The future starts this summer. 🌟

The end of the year is SO close! Here's how the final stretch looks for STEM Academy:

Monday, May 25 - No school! We're honoring Memorial Day and giving everyone a long weekend to recharge. 🇺🇸

Thursday, May 28 - THE LAST DAY! It's a half day, so come in, soak it all in, and get ready to celebrate because you EARNED this summer break. 🎉

To every STEM Academy student wrapping up this year - you showed up, you put in the work, and you made it happen. We see you and we are SO proud of everything you accomplished this year. 🔥

To our incredible staff, thank you for showing up every single day and pouring into our students. This school is what it is because of you. 💛

Here is the link to the graduation live stream:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CnJhvDpJQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🎓 STEM Academy Class of 2026, your big day is almost here!

Join us as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our graduating students during the first graduation ceremony alongside Robert L. Duffy. 🌟

📅 Friday, May 15th
⏰ Ceremony begins at 5:00 PM
📍 ASU West Valley Campus
4701 W. Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, AZ 85306

🎓 First Ceremony: Robert L. Duffy & STEM Academy
Students must arrive 30 minutes early for check-in and graduation preparation.

Family and friends are welcome, no tickets needed. Please note that balloons and bull horns are not allowed at the ceremony. 💙💛

Teacher Appreciation Week 💙

STEM students! Here is a reminder that May 4th-8th is Teacher Appreciation Week! Take a minute this week to show some appreciation. Bring a gift, write a note, or even just say thank you after class. It really does make a difference.

At STEM Academy, our teachers are the ones helping you test ideas, ask questions, and figure things out when the answer is not obvious. They are there for the trial and error, the problem solving, and the moments when something finally clicks.

Shoutout to our STEM teachers for being patient, creative, and always pushing students to think deeper. You are helping build confidence, curiosity, and future leaders, and that does not go unnoticed!! THANK YOU!

🎓 Senior season is officially here! 🎉

We’ve got all your important dates lined up so you can stay on track and ready for graduation 👇

📸 Senior Picture Days (Cap & Gown Only)
📍 Tucson Campus: April 24 | 3 PM – 5 PM

📍 Phoenix Campuses: April 30 | 3816 N 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ
• Tech: 10 AM – 12 PM
• Robert L. Duffy: 12 PM – 1 PM
• STEM Academy: 1 PM – 2:30 PM
• Credit Recovery Program: Walk-ins welcome 10 AM – 4 PM

QR codes will be available on-site for students who want to purchase additional photo packages.

🎓 Graduation Ceremony
📍 ASU West Valley Campus
🗓 Friday, May 15 | 5:00 PM – 7:45 PM

• First Ceremony (RLD + STEM): 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Second Ceremony (Tech + CRP + Tucson): 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM

This is your moment, let’s finish strong and celebrate everything you’ve worked for 💛

Prom is TOMORROW and we cannot wait to see you all there! 🌿✨

Night in the Enchanted Forest is going to be so good. No school, all day to get ready, and a whole night ahead of you with your people. This is your moment. 👑🖤

Tomorrow night is yours and you deserve to enjoy every second of it. 💛

📅 April 10th 🕕 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 📍 Luz de Luna 2710 W Bell Rd, Suite 1205 Phoenix, AZ 85053

Drop a comment if you're going! We want to see the excitement! 👇🌲