iSTEM - Think. Grow. Be.

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner!

Fall Conference Format:
-First-come-first-serve (no registration)
-Session I 4:00-5:30
-Sessiion II 6:00-7:30
-All conferences held in the gym

🗓️ 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!

iSTEM's next Regular Governing Board Meeting will be September 8 at 6:00 pm

iSTEM Families
The class supply list for 2025-2026 is now availble

🚨 NOW ENROLLING for 2025–2026! 🚨 Are you ready to explore, innovate, and lead? iSTEM Early College High School is officially OPEN for enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year! ✅ Hands-on STEM learning ✅ College credit opportunities ✅ Career-focused pathways ✅ Small school, BIG impact 🎓 For students entering grades 6–12 who are ready to take learning to the next level. 📅 Apply today and secure your spot for an education that’s anything but ordinary. 🔗 [https://istemghsoh.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/email-choose-year 📞 Questions? Reach out anytime! 440-898-3283

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.

iSTEM is hosting its annual Financial Aid Information Night on Wednesday, September 21st from 6:30 - 7:30. The event will be held at iSTEM. Registration is requested so that we know how many families to plan for. Copy and paste this link to complete the registration form: https://forms.gle/zN52mtr2YwrCgtQK7

This is a reminder that the deadline to request a summer school class is Friday, May 20th. Summer school classes will be approved on a limited basis. A link to more information and the registration form is available at: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:d082874b-b098-3699-b52d-c6900d8eda0e

Tickets are now on sale for the ISTEM and Captains Family Fun Night. First pitch is at 6:35 on Friday, May 13th. Fireworks will cap-off the evening. Tickets will be on sale in the lobby every morning until 8:00 am or see Mrs Van Dyne. Tickets are only $9.00. Bring your whole family to join in on the fun. We accept cash, checks payable to iSTEM, or Mastercard/Visa/ Debit Cards.

Reminder: Orange High School is hosting a learning differences symposium and college fair tonight from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Orange High School. This event features a presentation from an expert in the field of supporting students with learning differences at the college level and will be followed by a college fair where you will have the chance to meet representatives from top colleges for strong programs for students with learning differences. School Address & Parking Info: 32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 Park in WEST lot and enter by the gym OR park in EAST lot by the STADIUM and enter Courtyard Doors Main doors closed due to construction Other Information Per Orange City Schools’ current regulations - Masks are optional

The iSTEM Governing Board approved the iSTEM 2022-2023 Academic Calendar at their meeting in March. The 2022-2023 school year begins on Monday, August 15th, with the iSO (iSTEM Student Orientation) for New Students on Wednesday, August 10th & Thursday, August 11th. On Friday, August 12th the entire iSTEM student community will come together to renew friendships and celebrate a new school year.

Attention Seniors and Senior Families The deadline is fast approaching for submitting your senior picture for the yearbook. Seniors should sent their yearbook photos to Mr. Zobel, our yearbook coordinator at tzobel@istemghs.org Don't miss out! You don't want to leave your senior picture choice to us and our selection of former school pictures. Send your picture soon. The deadline for submitting your senior picture is April 29th.

CCP Deadline Approaching: All current CCP students as well as any students planning CCP for the first time during the 2022-2023 school year must submit their CCP Letter of Intent and other participation documents by April 1st. Submitting the forms DOES NOT mean you have to take CCP classes next year. If want that option available, however, you must submit the forms. Select the link to download the forms. They can be submitted to Mrs. Case electronically or as a hard copy. https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:c7d4ff75-06cb-3d07-8663-4926b37306bf

There are three opportunities coming up for students to explore college options. 1. A traditional college fair will be held at the University of Akron on April 5th from 9 - 11 am. Registration is required and can be done at www.strivefair.com. 2. Orange High School is hosting a college fair highlighting colleges that have a track record of providing excellent supports for learners. It will be at Orange High school on April 12. There will be a speaker from 6-7 and the college fair will follow from 7-8. 3. Lakeland Community College is hosting a Spring Campus Visit Day and Information Fair on Saturday April 30th from 10:00 to noon. Learn more at lakelandcc.edu/visit to learn more!