The STEM Academy

09/23/2026

09/23/2026

🏊‍♂️💚💙 MAKE A SPLASH WITH STEM SWIM!

Calling all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Ravens! Are you ready to dive into swim season? 🌊

📅 Tryouts: October 14 & 16 ⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM 📍 Chatham County Aquatic Center

✅ Complete the Swim Team Interest Form using the QR code on the flyer!

Important Reminders: 🏊 Physicals and participation forms due October 4. 🏊 Practices are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (minimum two per week). 🏊 Families provide transportation.

🙌 Family volunteers are needed to help make our swim meets a success!

Questions? Contact Coach Joy Rios at [email protected] or STEM Swim Contact Lisa Mackowiak at [email protected].

Let’s make waves, Raven Nation! 🐦‍⬛🌊

09/22/2026

Raven Nation, we have another reason to celebrate!

Congratulations to STEM Art Teacher Ms. Jessica Ruffner on being selected for the Georgia Department of Education Teacher Policy Fellowship! 🎉

We are so proud to have Ms. Ruffner representing STEM and bringing her educator voice to important conversations shaping education across Georgia!

09/21/2026

💙💚🐦‍⬛Let’s Go Ravens!🐦‍⬛ 💙💚

09/21/2026

🐦‍⬛💚 💙Raven Nation, help us celebrate our ISPY!

Congratulations to School Safety Officer Rige Hall, The STEM Academy’s 2026–2027 Instructional Support Person of the Year! 🎉

Officer Hall’s dedication, positive presence, and commitment to keeping our Ravens safe make STEM a better place every day!

We are so proud to have her represent STEM at the district level! 💚💙

09/20/2026

Our Water Bottle Drive continues at STEM!

09/20/2026

💚💙 START WITH HELLO WEEK | SEPTEMBER 21–25! 💙💚
One hello can start a friendship. One kind gesture can change someone’s day! 👋

This week, Raven Nation is celebrating Start With Hello Week, a Sandy Hook Promise initiative promoting kindness, inclusion, and connection.

👋 Monday: Hello Challenge!
🌤️ Tuesday: Weather Check-In!
💚 Wednesday: GREEN OUT! Wear green!
🤝 Thursday: Trusted Adult Thursday!
✍️ Friday: Take the Pledge!

A KINDER. BRIGHTER. STRONGER RAVEN NATION!

09/20/2026

🍧💚 SWEET TREATS ARE COMING TO STEM! 💙🍧

Jeremiah’s Italian Ice is bringing a little extra sweetness to Raven Nation!

On Friday, September 25, Ravens can purchase a delicious Jelati during their lunch blocks!

🍨 $5 Jelati Flavors:
Cotton Candy
Cookies & Cream
Cherry
Blue Razz

Families, check out the menu flyer and send your Raven with $5 if they would like to enjoy a sweet treat!

Because Fridays are just a little sweeter at STEM!

09/20/2026

🏃🏽‍♀️🏃‍♂️ RAVENS ON THE RUN! 🐦‍⬛💚💙

Our STEM Cross Country Ravens hit the trails yesterday at Tom Triplett Park, bringing determination, endurance, and plenty of Raven spirit to the course!

Every stride builds strength. Every mile builds confidence. Every race is an opportunity to grow.

We are proud of our student-athletes for challenging themselves, supporting their teammates, and representing Raven Nation with grit and heart!

Keep pushing. Keep growing. Keep soaring, Ravens! 🐦‍⬛