iSTEM - Think. Grow. Be.

iSTEM has revised its 2025-2026 Dress Code.

🎉 You're Invited! 🎉
iSTEM New Student Orientation Night
📅 Thursday, August 14
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 iSTEM Geauga Early College High School

✨ Welcome to iSTEM!
We’re excited to welcome all new students in grades 6–12 and their families to our 2024–2025 Orientation Night! Join us to get fully prepared for an amazing year ahead.

Here’s what you can expect:

✅ Meet iSTEM teachers & staff
✅ Finalize enrollment paperwork
✅ Pick up your class schedule
✅ Receive your student laptop
✅ Orientation activities for students and families
✅ Enjoy refreshments & fun

🎈 This event is a great opportunity to ask questions, meet your new school community, and get comfortable before the school year begins.

📣 We can't wait to meet you—see you there!

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

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to ensure that all students and families are familiar with the updated 2025–2026 Dress Code Policy. Our goal is to maintain a professional and safe learning environment.

🚨 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

iSTEM families do you have questions about paying for college? Do you need help navigating resources? Mark your calendars for Financial Aid Night.

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.

2022 Graduation: iSTEM is in the final preparation of the 2022 Commencement Ceremony scheduled for Saturday, May 21,2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Parkside Church. Parkside Church is located at 7100 Pettibone Rd., Chagrin Falls. Each family will be provided 6 guest tickets for the ceremony. If additional tickets are needed, please contact the school office at 440-898-3283. Graduates will participate in a series of events the week of graduation including the iSEE Symposium, commencement practice, cap & gown/ticket pick-up, senior check-out, and senior breakfast. Details regarding the dates and times for these events will be published soon.

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.