Treat Yourself: Ice Cream Sale at Lunch on Friday, February 20th!🍦
✨ SAVE THE DATE! ✨
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to iSTEM: March 2nd - March 6th! Get ready for amazing books, student favorites, and a whole lot of reading joy. More details coming soon.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to iSTEM: March 2nd - March 6th! Get ready for amazing books, student favorites, and a whole lot of reading joy. More details coming soon.
The February iSTEM Newsletter is now available
Discover iSTEM: Discovery Nights for Prospective Families
Considering iSTEM for the 2026–27 school year? Join us for an iSTEM Discovery Night and experience firsthand what makes our school unique.
Discovery Nights offer prospective students and families the opportunity to tour our campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn how iSTEM’s public, open-enrollment STEM program supports student growth through inquiry-based, project-based learning and accelerated academic pathways.
Event Details
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Dates:
• February 12
• April 16
• May 7
Location:
iSTEM
1800 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44077
Why iSTEM?
Grades 6–12
Accelerated high school curriculum
Competency-based education
Strong emphasis on inquiry and project-based learning
College Credit Plus and Auburn Career Center opportunities
We do school differently.
Discover how iSTEM prepares students to meet real-world challenges with confidence and purpose.
📞 440-898-3283
🌐 www.istemghs.org
Considering iSTEM for the 2026–27 school year? Join us for an iSTEM Discovery Night and experience firsthand what makes our school unique.
Discovery Nights offer prospective students and families the opportunity to tour our campus, meet faculty and staff, and learn how iSTEM’s public, open-enrollment STEM program supports student growth through inquiry-based, project-based learning and accelerated academic pathways.
Event Details
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Dates:
• February 12
• April 16
• May 7
Location:
iSTEM
1800 Mentor Ave.
Mentor, OH 44077
Why iSTEM?
Grades 6–12
Accelerated high school curriculum
Competency-based education
Strong emphasis on inquiry and project-based learning
College Credit Plus and Auburn Career Center opportunities
We do school differently.
Discover how iSTEM prepares students to meet real-world challenges with confidence and purpose.
📞 440-898-3283
🌐 www.istemghs.org
On January 22nd iSTEM artists gathered to create winter crafts. Students made snowflakes and painted rocks while enjoying social time with friends. Morley teen librarian, Miss Rachelle, provided the club with supplies and hot cocoa! This was a welcome treat on a chilly January afternoon. Watch for information on the February activity coming soon! See Ms. Frye in room 11 with any questions or ideas.
Students and parents of students interested in participating in CCP courses for the 2026-2027 school year, please mark your calendar for our CCP informational session on February 4th, 2026!
Lakeland Community College and Lake Erie College will present information relevant to their programs, and their CCP program offerings. Details about eligibility, getting started, important policies, and student support opportunities will be addressed.
A Q&A session will follow the presentations.
Lakeland Community College and Lake Erie College will present information relevant to their programs, and their CCP program offerings. Details about eligibility, getting started, important policies, and student support opportunities will be addressed.
A Q&A session will follow the presentations.
Update on the Family Facility Survey:
Dear Parents and Families:
Earlier this week, we shared the Family Facility Survey and appreciate the time many of you have already taken to provide feedback. Based on our initial review of responses, it’s clear that families would benefit from additional context and information to better inform their opinions. As a result, we will be revising the survey to include clarifying details and background information. A revised version of the survey will be sent out tomorrow. If you have already completed the survey, you will still have the opportunity to review and edit your responses once the updated version is released. To ensure everyone has adequate time to review the new information and share their thoughts, the survey will remain open through Friday, January 16.
Your feedback is extremely important to us and will play a key role in informing future decisions. Thank you for your continued engagement and support.
Sincerely,
Allen Wilson
iSTEM Superintendent
Dear Parents and Families:
Earlier this week, we shared the Family Facility Survey and appreciate the time many of you have already taken to provide feedback. Based on our initial review of responses, it’s clear that families would benefit from additional context and information to better inform their opinions. As a result, we will be revising the survey to include clarifying details and background information. A revised version of the survey will be sent out tomorrow. If you have already completed the survey, you will still have the opportunity to review and edit your responses once the updated version is released. To ensure everyone has adequate time to review the new information and share their thoughts, the survey will remain open through Friday, January 16.
Your feedback is extremely important to us and will play a key role in informing future decisions. Thank you for your continued engagement and support.
Sincerely,
Allen Wilson
iSTEM Superintendent
iSTEM Craft Club met this week to discuss programs at Morley Library and created edible gingerbread houses. Ms. Rachelle generously provided supplies and festive conversation. Seventeen students created unique gingerbread houses and snacked on treats. The group is looking forward to a January event, yet to be determined. Look for posters when we return from break to see what we have in store for you! Ms. Rachelle also brought the 3 for Me (fine free online) library cards, if you haven't received yours yet please see Ms. Frye in room 11 for an application.
Dear Friends and Family of Istem,
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations toward the gratitude boxes this year. Your kindness and support made it possible to share joy and appreciation through these special boxes. We are truly grateful for your contributions and the difference they make.
With sincere gratitude,
Friends and Family of iSTEM PTO
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your generous donations toward the gratitude boxes this year. Your kindness and support made it possible to share joy and appreciation through these special boxes. We are truly grateful for your contributions and the difference they make.
With sincere gratitude,
Friends and Family of iSTEM PTO
Friends & Family of iSTEM is looking for two dads each month to welcome students into the building on Friday mornings. It's a quick, easy way to make kids smile and kick off a great day! Scan the QR code to sign up and find out more!
iSTEM's senior STEM class is also looking for donations for the Sub Zero organization. Please help us "Stuff the Bus" next Friday, October 24th, at noon. Five Alive donation items include boots (all sizes), coats, gloves, hats, and sleeping bags. Tents can be collected as well. New socks only are welcome! Other items can be gently worn. Donations can be given directly to Ms. Frye. We appreciate your help!
iSTEM is excited to announce the 2025-2026 club offerings for students! Clubs, start dates, and meeting locations are listed on the flyer. Please reach out to club advisors directly if you have any questions.
🗓️ Mark your calendars for iSTEM's Financial Aid Night!
Join iSTEM and LEAF to learn about important information to help fund your student's post-secondary education!
We will discuss:
💲Different types of financial aid available
💲The FAFSA filing process
💲Expert support & resources available to you!
Join iSTEM and LEAF to learn about important information to help fund your student's post-secondary education!
We will discuss:
💲Different types of financial aid available
💲The FAFSA filing process
💲Expert support & resources available to you!
✈️ Exciting News from iSTEM! 🧮🛩️
This fall, we’re launching our brand-new Aviation Math Program in partnership with Vector Aviation!
Mr. Woodruff in the flight simulator
Students will earn high school credits in Algebra I and Geometry while soaring into the world of aviation — including hands-on flight simulator time, real-world aviation lessons, and even time in the air!
🎓 This unique blend of STEM learning and real-world experience is led by Mr. Woodruff, our Aviation Math teacher. Check out the video of him training in a flight simulator with a Vector instructor to prepare for this incredible journey!
#iSTEMAviation #VectorAviation #AviationMath #STEMeducation #FuturePilots #FlightSimulator #RealWorldLearning #AlgebraInTheAir #GeometryOnTheGo
Gutentag Chameleons! Join us for a virtual informational meeting on Wednesday, October 9 to hear more about our 2026 trip to Central Europe with EF Tours. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3zRSHFt - link available upon registration.
Time is running out to take advantage of the iSTEM School Spirit Wear back-to-school sale!
Enjoy a 30% discount across our entire website.
Shop at https://1stplace.sale/109199
You may also go to our webpage: istemghs.org and use the link at the top of the homepage.
8th grade students try out their hand at building cars propelled by just a balloon. Future cars designers? Only time will tell, but at least they added to their knowledge base about the science behind propulsion.
Congratulations to CJ Holden, iSTEM Class of 2022, for his recent graduation from The United States Air Force Basic Program. He was joined by his entire family in Texas to celebrate this special milestone. His sister Rachel is a junior at iSTEM. Congratulations to the entire Holden Family.
Mark your calendars for February 5th from 1:00 - 4:00 for the NACAC National College Fair held at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. College reps from around the country will be in attendance and workshops related to the college search, college application and financial aid process are planned. Learn more and register at: https://www.nacacattend.org/23Cleveland
Due to our snow day, Game Night has been moved to Thursday, December 1st from 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Please reach out to Ms. Cornman if you have any questions, or if you would like to sign up. Sign-up is now open until Wednesday, November 30th. Please see the updated flyer below.
