Mr. Vermilya’s class worked hard to design and build their very own trebuchets, putting their math, engineering, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to the test. Their hard work paid off as they launched their way to an impressive finish!
Mr. Humble from Vistra Nuclear Fleet, based at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant, visited our 7th-grade students to discuss his career in the nuclear energy industry. He explained how his job connects to the concepts students are learning in Science, including the scientific method, atomic structure, and the periodic table of elements.
Students learned how scientists and engineers use scientific principles to solve problems, conduct investigations, analyze data, and maintain safety in a nuclear power facility. Mr. Humble also helped students understand how elements and their properties play an important role in nuclear energy and how science is applied in real-world careers.
This presentation provided students with an opportunity to connect classroom learning to STEM careers and see how scientific knowledge is used in the workplace. We appreciate Mr. Humble taking the time to share his knowledge and experiences with our students!
CSI Event: Forensics Investigation at iSTEM!
Join us on December 10th at 5:30 pm for a fun-filled night investigating evidence to solve a mystery! See the flyer for details.
Congratulations to the 2026-2027 iSTEM Student Ambassadors! This program is a student-led leadership and service organization dedicated to strengthening school culture, fostering student belonging, and representing the iSTEM community with pride and professionalism. Through school events, community engagement, student outreach, and collaborative leadership, ambassadors serve as positive representatives of iSTEM while developing the communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills necessary to make a meaningful impact within their school and community.
Pictured: Mason, Roxie, Ashlyn, Aiden, Zeke, Jeannette, Audrey, Gwen, Ella, and Max.
Not Pictured: Emmett & Grady
This is a friendly reminder that Picture Day is this Friday, October 16th! Students will be called to iSTEM's front lobby by grade level between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Any out-of-building students (CCP, WIN removal, work-release, etc.) will need to stop into iSTEM's front lobby between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. for a school photo. If you are unable to attend on this day, retakes will be held in December. Out-of-building students: This is also a perfect time to pick up your iSTEM polos from Mrs. VanDyne!
This is an incredible honor and a tremendous accomplishment. As the Ohio Regimental Senior Young Marine of the Year, David will represent the Young Marine program across the entire state of Ohio!
We are incredibly proud to call him an iSTEM student! His leadership, dedication, discipline, and commitment to serving others are a wonderful reflection of the values we strive to build in our students every day.
Congratulations, David!
We are so proud of the creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving skills they displayed throughout the process.
Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work, and a special thank-you to the teachers, families, and staff who supported them along the way!
This visit is one of several exciting collaborations! These experiences will continue to build throughout the semester, eventually leading to pilot simulations, where students will put their knowledge and skills to the test in an authentic aviation experience.
We are grateful to Vector Aviation for partnering with us and helping our students connect classroom learning to future careers!
Your business or organization has a challenge.
Our students want to take it on.
Introducing the iSTEM Consulting Lab — where students work with real businesses and organizations to tackle real-world challenges and develop meaningful solutions.
🔎 Research
💡 Innovation
🛠️ Design
📊 Data & Analysis
🤝 Client Collaboration
🎤 Professional Presentations
From technology and engineering to marketing, workforce development, business strategy, and community challenges—we want to hear what you're trying to solve.
📅 Our first consulting projects will run October–December 2026.
Have a problem? Bring it to iSTEM.
👉 Businesses and organizations interested in participating can complete our iSTEM Consulting Lab Challenge Form.
iSTEM Consulting Lab
Real Problems. Real Clients. Real Solutions.
Submission link:
https://forms.gle/HtMq6Jg7U6vPpDr98
iSTEM is excited to welcome families to Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 8th!
Conference Sessions
Session #1: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Session #2: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
What to Expect:
No sign-up is required. Families may attend during either conference session.
Conferences will be held in teachers’ classrooms.
Each classroom will have a labeled waiting area outside the door.
To help us accommodate as many families as possible, please limit conferences to approximately 10 minutes. If additional time is needed to discuss your student’s progress, we encourage you to schedule a separate meeting with the teacher.
We look forward to seeing our iSTEM families and partnering together to support our students!
Join us for an open and informative evening dedicated to the past, present, and future of iSTEM. This town hall event is a collaborative space for families, staff, and community members to connect directly with school leadership.
📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 The Innovation Center (Auditorium)
What to Expect:
✨ A brief presentation on iSTEM’s history and daily operations.
💬 Q&A session with members of the Governing Board and Administration.
We are proud to celebrate iSTEM’s 2025–26 Ohio School Report Card rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars!
This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community partners who continue to make iSTEM a place where students are challenged, supported, and inspired to grow.
A 4.5-star rating is something to celebrate—but for us, it is also motivation to keep raising the bar.
We are incredibly proud of what our students and staff accomplished, and we’re excited about where iSTEM is headed.
Think. Grow. Be. 💙🧡
Students who wish to buy lunch for the week of Monday, August 17th are welcome to purchase breakfast and/or lunch from Auburn’s cafeteria.
Students will need to purchase using CASH or CHECKS until further notice. iSTEM students will later receive a pin number for purchasing.
CASH: Change will not be provided. Leftover funds will be added to the student’s account.
CHECKS: Make all checks payable to Auburn Career Center.
Payment Details
Daily Cost:
$3.00 per breakfast (beginning at 7:30 a.m.)
$4.25 per lunch
Free and reduced are both free
Breakfast and lunch menus are available weekly in the cafeteria for students to view lunch options.
Students are always welcome to pack their lunches.
Thank you for your cooperation in helping our lunch program run smoothly.
