Raven Report: December 12th

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Upcoming Events:

-December 22nd-January 5th- Winter Break- No School

-January 9^th - Report Cards Available on PowerSchool

-January 10 - Student Success Expo

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Holiday Dress Down Days!

Show a little holiday cheer and join us as we dress-down to celebrate the upcoming holidays!
Wednesday, December 17th:
Bottoms: Full length jeans or approved uniform bottoms only
Tops: plaid shirt/jacket or uniform top

Thursday, December 18th:
Bottoms: Full length jeans or approved uniform bottoms only
Tops: Favorite ugly or festive holiday sweater

Friday: STEM Spirit wear
Bottoms: Full length jeans or approved uniform bottoms only
Tops: STEM spirit wear
Accessory: Holiday hat, scarf, garland, jewelry

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Big Thanks to Society of American Military Engineers!

STEM is proud to announce that our VEX Robotics program has received generous sponsorship from the Society of American Military Engineers to support our 2025–2026 competition season. Through this funding, our team was able to purchase two VEX IQ “Mix & Match” Kits, two VEX IQ Competition Kits, and cover the official competition entry fee. This support provides students with high quality engineering tools and hands-on experience in robotics, design, and problem solving. With this equipment, our team is preparing to compete in VEX IQ events across the Lowcountry from February through April. We are deeply grateful for SAME’s investment in STEM education and in helping our students thrive as future innovators.

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News for 8th Graders

The district is having an EXPO that includes a showcase of all the schools in the district on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Please continue to check the district website for updates, including the confirmed location.

Choice Program Lottery Dates for the 26-27 School Year:
Open Choice Program Application Window January 10, 2026
Close Application Window January 25, 2026
Parent Notification of Application Review Results February 13, 2026
Appeals Process February 14-19, 2026
Lottery March 4, 2026
Notify Parents of Lottery Results after 4:00pm March 6, 2026
Open Registration for Lottery Placements March 6, 2026
Close Registration for Lottery placed students March 20, 2026
After Lottery Application/Waitlist Period Begins April 8, 2026
*Tentative dates

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Sports Schedules are LIVE on the Athletics Webpage

Click this link to view upcoming games and information!

*Basketball Schedules Now Posted*

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All student-athletes must have a current physical
and full athletic clearance before tryouts.
Physicals are valid for one year.

Submit the completed Physical Packet to:

Coach Daniel Odom (Room F2)
Daniel.odom@sccpss.com

Click here for the form:
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sgEVsX829Z-QVdEj7B_TdcXS6i8rwPWQ/view

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Athletic Event Supervision:
Require parents at events for children under 15 years of age

Starting September 13. 2024 per District

All children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to enter all SCCPSS high school athletic contests and the following MIDDLE SCHOOL athletic contests: FOOTBALL, TRACK and all PLAYOFF GAMES.

Anyone entering a SCCPSS athletic contest who appears to be under the age of 15 will be required to show identification for age verification. (School ID with DOB, State ID, Driver’s License, Driver's Learners Permit, Valid Passport)

Spectators under the age of 15 may purchase a ticket and must enter with a parent or guardian who has purchased a ticket.
Parents or guardians are required to remain in attendance at the game with their child.

If no identification is available, spectators who appear to be under the age of 15 must purchase a ticket and enter with a parent or guardian who has purchased a ticket.

Identification will be verified by event staff prior to entering the security screening area.

Signage will be placed strategically as additional notification prior to arriving at the event entry point.

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STEM Spirit Wear is HERE!

Visit this link to order yours!
https://www.swagteesga.com/stem-academy

School approved ‘Spirit Wear’ website is live. 'Spirit Wear' tops may be worn with school uniform bottoms.

School uniform bottoms= Solid navy, black, khaki or plaid (Plaid - navy blue, hunter green, and white) shorts, skirts, skorts, jumpers, capri pants or pants/slacks (no denim, no knit pants, jogging or cargo pants; no zippers or pockets on pant legs).

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STEM Student Handbook

There have been some important updates to the Student Handbook this year.

Click here to view entire Student Handbook

Be sure to fill out the form at the end of the student handbook to acknowledge.

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STEM Uniform Updates

Please see the entire dress code policy for STEM by clicking here.

Here are just a few things to note:

• No Cargo Pants 

• Solid color over shirt/jacket only

• STEM Spirit t-shirts, polos, jackets, or hoodies allowed daily

• No BOGG Bags (Clear or mesh backpacks only)

• No hoodies except for STEM Spirit Wear

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School Cash Online

Please use the link below to sign-up for SchoolCash Online

https://sccpss.schoolcashonline.com/

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New Attendance Policy

Click here to see the new attendance policy

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POWER SCHOOL - PARENT ACCESS - REQUIRED

Every parent/guardian should monitor his/her child's grades at least once a week. Parents can have direct access to each teacher's gradebook. Grades will begin posting after the 10th day of school and will be updated at least once per week. Student report cards will be viewable only online at the end of each quarter via Power School Parent Access.

If you had access last year at any SCCPSS school, your login information and access code remain the same. If you have never had access before, please use this link for accessing the Request for a PowerSchool Parent Access account.

Students should have access so they may monitor their own grades as well.

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MEDICATION MUST BE DELIVERED TO NURSE JAMIE BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN

Important Reminder:

SCCPSS policy states that students may not bring or carry any medication on their person. This means any medication in a backpack, purse, bag, etc. Students may never bring medication of any type to school - no aspirin, Motrin, vitamins, prescriptions, inhalers, epi-pens, sunscreen, over-the-counter products, etc. All medication and over-the-counter products must be signed in with Nurse Jamie by a parent or guardian. Please email nurse Jaimie for a blank verification form.

Please understand you may not have your student carry the medication to or from the clinic. Students that carry inhalers or epi pens must have Asthma/Food Allergy Action Plans on file in the clinic. Thank you for helping to keep all our students safe and healthy! With proper physician orders, inhalers and epi-pens may be issued to students by Nurse Jamie to carry on campus.

At The STEM Academy, we prioritize the health and well-being of all students. To help create a comfortable and safe environment, we kindly ask that you send only stick or roll-on deodorants, perfumes, or colognes with your child. Please avoid sending any spray versions of these products, as they can trigger migraines, asthma symptoms, and other sensitivities for some students.

Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that all of our students can thrive in a healthy school environment!

Please contact our school nurse at jamie.vanderark@sccpss.com with any questions.

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Carpool and Transportation Procedures

Want to know about carpool and transportation?

Visit this webpage to learn more.

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Click here or scan the QR code below to join the STEM Academy PTSA today!

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