We love recognizing our amazing staff each week in our Staff Shoutouts! A parent nominated Ms. Alia Williams, a teacher at the Downtown Elementary, for her support and constant communication. We are thankful for Ms. Williams and everything she does to help her students succeed! Comment below and let her know you appreciate her too! Do you know of an... READ MORE >

We are excited about this week’s Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. Jarina Lowe, a teacher at the Downtown Elementary, for her passion for her students and learning! We appreciate all she does each day for her students! Comment below and let her know you appreciate her too! Do you know of an eStem staff member who goes above and beyond?! Send us a... READ MORE >

We love recognizing our amazing staff each week in our Staff Shoutouts! A colleague nominated both Deans at the Downtown Elementary, Mr. Jeffrey Burton and Mr. Anthony Alexander. This team does everything they can to support our teachers and work with our students to be the best they can be each day! Comment below and let them know you appreciate their hard work... READ MORE >

We are excited about our first Staff Shoutout of 2021! A parent nominated Mrs. Crystal Semple, a teacher at East Village Junior High. We are grateful for Mrs. Semple and her commitment to her students and our school! Comment below and let her know you appreciate her too! Do you know of an eStem staff member who goes above and beyond?! Send us a message... READ MORE >

We love recognizing our amazing staff each week in our Staff Shoutouts! A colleague nominated Mrs. Brittany Dockery, a teacher at the Downtown Elementary. We are thankful for Mrs. Dockery and her dedication to her students! Comment below and let her know you appreciate her too! Do you know of an eStem staff member who goes above and beyond?! Send us a... READ MORE >

We love recognizing our amazing staff each week in our Staff Shoutouts! A student nominated Ms. Shatavia Tucker, a teacher at East Village Junior High. We are thankful for Ms. Tucker and everything she does to help her students succeed! Comment below and let her know you appreciate her too! Do you know of an eStem staff member who goes above and beyond?! Send us a... READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Mr. Bradley Goodnight, a teacher at Downtown Elementary. We are so glad to have Mr. Goodnight at eStem, and we appreciate all he does for our students. Do you know of an eStem staff member who goes above and beyond?! Send us an email at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. Gynesis Allen, a Counselor at Downtown Elementary. We are so glad to have Ms. Allen at eStem, and we appreciate all she does for our students. Do you know of an eStem staff member who goes above and beyond?! Send us a message to jessi.forster@estemschools.org and let us know! READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. Salisa Harrison, a Kindergarten teacher at Downtown Elementary. We are so glad to have Ms. Harrison at eStem, and we appreciate all she does for her students. Do you know of an eStem staff member who goes above and beyond?! Send us a message to jessi.forster@estemschools.org and let... READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Mrs. Amy Littleton, a 1st grade teacher at Downtown Elementary. We are so glad to have Mrs. Littleton at eStem and appreciate all she does for her students! READ MORE >

This week's Student Shoutout is a 6th grader from Downtown Elementary, Cristian Couch! Cristian is showing us an example of hard work and dedication - on and off the field! Read about Cristian's accomplishments and let him know you're proud of his hard work! Is your child accomplishing amazing things outside of school? Let us know! We'd love to highlight their... READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A colleague nominated Mr. Lindsey Muller, a paraprofessional at the Downtown Elementary. We appreciate all that Mr. Muller does for our students and want to recognize him! READ MORE >

This week's Student Shoutout is a 3rd grader from East Village Elementary, Paige Ingram! Paige is showing us how hard work pays off on the softball field! Read about her success and let her know you think she's doing a GREAT job! Is your child accomplishing amazing things outside of school? Let us know! We'd love to highlight their hard work.... READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. Yesenia Ramos, a 2nd grade teacher at East Village Elementary. We are so glad to have Ms. Ramos at eStem and appreciate all she does for her students! READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A STUDENT nominated Mr. Xavier Ashford, a paraprofessional at the East Village Junior High. We appreciate all of his hard work and want to recognize all that he does! READ MORE >

This week's Student Shoutout is James Hamilton, a 4th grader at Downtown Elementary! Read about James's hard work and success in Taekwondo - we are proud of you, James! Is your child accomplishing amazing things outside of school? Let us know! We'd love to highlight their hard work. https://www.cognitoforms.com/EStemPublicCharterSchool/estemcommunityexcellence READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A colleague nominated Mr. Derrick McDonald, the eVisor Supervisor at the Downtown Elementary. We appreciate all of his hard work and want to recognize all that he does! Do you have a staff member that you want to nominate for a Staff Shoutout? Email jessi.forster@estemschools.org with the employee's name and how you... READ MORE >

This week's Student Shoutout is a Senior from eStem High School, Larissa Temple! Read about Larissa's recognition from the National Merit Scholarship Program and her academic accomplishments! We are proud of your hard work, Larissa! Is your child accomplishing amazing things outside of school? Let us know! We'd love to highlight their hard work.... READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. Kally Smith, a teacher at East Village Elementary. We appreciate all of her hard work and want to recognize all that she does! READ MORE >

This week, we have a very special Student Shoutout! eHS Senior, Sergio Markin, has been named a 2021 National Merit Semifinalist. Sergio is a member of two award-winning eHS teams, Quiz Bowl and the eHS Robotics Club. In addition to competing academically, Sergio is also very committed to his martial arts training through Unity Martial Arts. His personal vision... READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. Louisa Rook, the Lead Counselor for our district. We appreciate all of her hard work and want to recognize all that she does! READ MORE >

This week's Student Shoutout is a 2nd grader from Downtown Elementary, Silas Clark! Check out how Silas gives back to his community with kindness and sportsmanship! Is your child accomplishing amazing things outside of school? Let us know! We'd love to highlight their hard work. https://www.cognitoforms.com/E... READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. Ashley Jacobs, a teacher at East Village Elementary. We appreciate all of her hard work and want to recognize her! READ MORE >

We are excited for this week's Staff Shoutout! A parent nominated Ms. MK Stafford, the Executive Assistant to the Director, at DTJH. If you or your child have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Stafford, you know just how great she is!! Comment below and let her know you appreciate all of her hard work and dedication! READ MORE >

This week's Student Shoutout is a 10th grader from eStem High School, Jaydon Nicewander! Check out how Jaydon has been helped his community this year! We are so proud of his hard work and supporting those in need! Is your child accomplishing amazing things outside of school? Let us know! We'd love to highlight their hard work. https://www.cognitoforms.com/E... READ MORE >

We are excited to kick off this year with our first Staff Shoutout! A colleague nominated Ms. Jana Young, the STEAM Curriculum Facilitator, at eHS. If you or your child have had the opportunity to work with Ms. Young, you know what an asset she is to our eStem team! Thank you, Ms. Young, for all you do for your students and colleagues! READ MORE >

We want to keep our families informed of the many measures we are taking to ensure our schools are clean and sanitized daily. General cleaning and disinfection protocols will be followed regularly by our custodial staff and employees. Additional safety procedures for the disinfecting process include the following: Additional hand sanitizer, disinfectant, and... READ MORE >

We are kicking off our Student Shoutouts for the 20-21 school year with a 7th grader from Downtown Junior High, Hunter Robinson! Check out how Hunter has been helping her community this year! We are so proud of all the amazing things she is accomplishing! Is your child accomplishing amazing things outside of school? Let us know! We'd love to highlight their hard... READ MORE >

Good afternoon Mets Nation, The eHS 20-21 Orientation presentation is available at the links below and will be available on our website later today. Click here: Orientation Video The presentation is pre-recorded as a video and if you would like access to the links in the presentation there is a downloadable PDF below. It will here all year long so don’t worry... READ MORE >

Blended or Virtual - whatever you do...eStem will take care of YOU! We are committed to doing our best to keep the eStem community safe, healthy, and learning during this pandemic. Each week in August, we will share one way we are doing this. This week, we are reminding our families that masks/face coverings will be required for all students, employees, and... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Ryan Kogo from the Downtown Elementary! For the last two years, Ryan has been helping serve the homeless at the Salvation Army. Ryan helps cook and serve breakfasts which means he has to be up and ready to go at 4 a.m.! Since the pandemic, Ryan alternates weeks preparing 40 sack... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Lila Birge from East Village Elementary! Lila is a competitive gymnast for River City and in her latest competition (pre-Covid 19!), she placed first over all! We are proud of the hard work, time, and dedication Lila puts in to her gymnastics and her academics! Way to go, Lila! Is... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing John Akins from eStem High School! John is an outstanding piano and organ player and has received special acknowledgements from his teachers, church, & community. He performs monthly at his church and is truly gifted with musical talent. We are proud of John and his talents and how... READ MORE >

April is recognized nationwide as Month of the Military Child, as established by the U.S. Department of Defense in 1986. In Arkansas, school districts engage in a variety of activities of their own choosing to celebrate Month of the Military Child. Because of the closure of schools in Arkansas to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts are encouraged to... READ MORE >

eStem Families, I wish I were welcoming you and your children back to school at eStem today in person, but we continue to live in – and adjust to – an unprecedented time. First, I’d like to thank you for all you are doing to help your children with their school work through this difficult period. Overnight, you became a counselor, teacher, and principal of... READ MORE >

Updated Information Regarding eStem School Closure from our CEO, Dr. Bacon: eStem Families, Due to the increasing community spread of COVID-19 cases in our state, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that all public K-12 schools in Arkansas will remain closed to on site instruction through Friday, April 17th. This means that students will not be returning to... READ MORE >

eStem Families, Since my update to you earlier this morning on the COVID-19 virus, the regional risks to the general population in central Arkansas have increased. As a result, eStem, along with all public schools in Pulaski County, will be closed from Friday, March 13th (tomorrow) through Friday, March 27th. While we have not had any confirmed... READ MORE >

We are excited to share another one of our Innovative Grant winners with you! This week, we are featuring a project from East Village Elementary by Ms. McCoy! To help kindergarten students understand the life cycles of plants & animals, each kindergarten classroom will have a kit to use through this unit. They have life cycle kits for frogs, butterflies, ants, and... READ MORE >

eStem parents,I want to give you an update since our message to you last Thursday regarding the COVID-19 virus. As you may know, Arkansas confirmed its first case of the virus on Wednesday, March 11 in Pine Bluff. I have been in touch with representatives from the Arkansas Department of Health and the Arkansas Department of Education this morning. Please understand... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Mary Grace Gallup from East Village Elementary! Mary Grace, a 5th grader, teamed up with Girl Scout alum and business owner, Abbi Siler, of Abbi's Teas and Things to create tea blends that taste like Girl Scout cookies for anyone who can't enjoy them due to dietary restrictions!... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Maxwell from the Downtown Elementary! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send Mrs. Forster an email at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

We are excited to share another one of our Innovative Grant winners with you! This week, we are featuring a project from East Village Elementary by Ms. Fowler & Mr. Barnhart! They have created a Space Exploration club for students who are attending Space Camp this year. These students have been working hard to learn about new space inventions, the solar system,... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Nate Austin from the Downtown Junior High! Nate Austin, an 8th grader, was recognized in February as the "Arkansas Children's Fighter of the Game" at the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball game! Nate and his family were honored on the court during the first timeout of the game. This... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mr. Wood from the Downtown Elementary! A colleague nominated him, and we are excited to highlight his hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send us a message! READ MORE >

We are excited to share another one of our Innovative Grant winners with you! This week, we are featuring a project from our Elementary Literacy Facilitators, Mrs. Muller & Mrs. Phillips. They collaborated on this project to make books more accessible to our students! To ensure that teachers could account for the learning styles of all of their students, Mrs.... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Holland Fout, Gerren Hill, & Zachary Bostic from the Downtown Elementary! Holland, Gerren, & Zachary, 5th graders, recently completed their Webelos 2 requirements with Cub Scout Pack 227, which earned them their Arrow of Light Award. The pack recognized the boys' dedication and... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mrs. Littleton from the Downtown Elementary! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mrs. Nielsen from the Downtown Elementary! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work!Do you have a staff member you'd like to nominate? Email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org and let us know! READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Kelsey Thomas from the Downtown Elementary! Kelsey, a 6th grader, is a published author! She wrote the book Call of the Wolves about a young girl who shows courage, determination, and learns the importance of family and friends through exciting events in her life. Kelsey is a true... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight several staff members from each of our schools! A colleague nominated them, and we are excited to highlight their hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send us a message! READ MORE >

This is National School Counseling Week, and we want to let all of our School Counselors know how much we appreciate all they do for our students! Today, we want to thank the High School Counseling department - Ms. Laurent, Ms. Huskey, & Ms. Jones! They truly go above and beyond to prepare our students for success in high school and after. We appreciate all they... READ MORE >

This is National School Counseling Week, and we want to let all of our School Counselors know how much we appreciate all they do for our students! Today, we want to thank Ms. Rook from East Village Junior High for hard work and dedication to her students. She is truly willing to do whatever it takes to see our students succeed! We appreciate all you do, Ms. Rook!... READ MORE >

We are excited to share another one of our Innovative Grant winners with you! This week, we are featuring a project from East Village Elementary by Mrs. Morrow. The 4th grade is currently learning all about electricity and energy this year, and through this project, each classroom now has an Electrical Snap Circuit to spark curiosity and allow students to work in... READ MORE >

his is National School Counseling Week, and we want to let all of our School Counselors know how much we appreciate all they do for our students! Today, we want to thank Ms. Cox from Downtown Junior High! She is always ready and wiling to help out students and staff to ensure their success. Ms. Cox has a positive attitude and works hard to support our students. We... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutouts! We are recognizing Girl Scout Troop 6007 for their time & service on MLK Day! These girl scouts decided to use the funds raised from their 2019 cookie sales to paint a 3D crosswalk on the East Village campus to help keep our students safe! They worked with the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub to... READ MORE >

This is National School Counseling Week, and we want to let all of our School Counselors know how much we appreciate all they do for our students! Today, we want to thank Ms. Ahmad & Mrs. Knight from East Village Elementary for their dedication to seeing our students succeed in all aspects - academically, socially, and more! They are always willing to go above and... READ MORE >

This is National School Counseling Week, and we want to let all of our School Counselors know how much we appreciate all they do for our students! Each day this week, we will feature the Counselors from one of our campuses. To kick off the week, we want to thank Mr. Rodriguez & Ms. Allen from the Downtown Elementary campus. They each go above & beyond for the... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mr. Davis from the Downtown Elementary! A parent nominated him, and we are excited to highlight his hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

We are excited to share another one of our Innovative Grant winners with you! This week, we are featuring a project from East Village Elementary by Ms. Jacobs & Ms. Boelzner. Students "unlocked" the New Year by solving challenges in a life-sized board game. Each month, students will solve fun and rigorous problems to review and prepare for new content. Students... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Skowron from the Downtown Elementary! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

We are excited to share another one of our Innovative Grant winners with you! This week, we are featuring a High School project - Kaboom! Carts + Sensors + Program = Big Crashes! - by CAPT Pursley and Ms. Bataille. In a Kinematics lab, Physics students designed and programmed experiments using carts, accelerometers, and force probes. They then had to translate this... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Johnson from the Downtown Elementary! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send us a message! READ MORE >

Before the break, we shared our Innovative Grant winners for the year, and now it's time to share more about each of their projects with you! Two of our 3rd grade teachers at East Village Elementary, Ms. Henley & Mrs. Poynter, challenged their students to "breakout" of the box using critical thinking skills, collaboration, creativity, and communication! Similar to... READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutouts! We are excited to recognize Jaiden Johnson from Downtown Elementary! Jaiden, a 6th grader, was cast as the lead role in the holiday production of A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Royal Theater in Benton. At the Annual BenTony awards, he was nominated for Best Actor and was the youngest nominee... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Kilpatrick from the Downtown Elementary! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutouts! We are recognizing brothers, Preston & Parker Mollette, from East Village Elementary! Preston, a 4th grader, and Parker, a 3rd grader, both participated in an extracurricular cross country running team this fall. They both excelled throughout the season, running many races and lots of miles!... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2019 eStem Innovative Grants! We believe it is important to encourage teachers to seek out and implement teaching strategies that reach all types of learners. Through this Innovative Grant program, teachers have the opportunity to submit an idea or project through an application, and if their project is chosen, they... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Harrison from the Downtown Elementary! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Cash from the Downtown Elementary! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work!If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send an email to Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. White from the Downtown Junior High! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send Mrs. Forster an email at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Addison Reagan-Smith, an 8th grader at the Downtown Junior High, for her academic achievements! Addison was recognized for her academic excellence by Duke University's Talent Identification Program in their 39th Annual 7th Grade Talent Search during the 2018-19 school year.... READ MORE >

Each year, the Office for Education Policy awards schools for their growth and performance on the ACT Aspire. This year, two of our schools received awards for their students' growth in Math on the 2019 ACT Aspire. eStem High School has been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas as a school where students demonstrated... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Griffin from eStem High School! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mr. Alexander from Downtown Elementary! A parent nominated him, and we are excited to highlight his hard work!Would you like to nominate someone? Send an email to Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org! READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Rylan Carroll, a 4th grader at the Downtown Elementary, for her community service and impact on the homeless community. Rylan noticed a homeless man one morning on her way to school and began wondering how he would stay warm this winter. After learning about homeless shelters and... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Phillips from the Downtown Junior High! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work!Would you like to nominate one of our amazing staff members? Send an email to jessi.forster@estemschools.org! READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Camille Gardner, an 8th grader at the Downtown Junior High. Camille recently performed in the annual Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Camille has been dancing for 10 years with The Centre for the Dansarts under the direction of C. Michael Tidwell. Mr. Tidwell... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mrs. Crawford from East Village Elementary! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce this week's Student Shoutout! We are recognizing Cade Burk, a Sophomore at eStem High School for his work with the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department. For the past several years, Cade dresses as McGruff the Crime Dog and assists the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department at special events. He appears as McGruff and teaches children... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. McClinton from Downtown Elementary! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send and email to jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

Today, we are excited to announce our second Student Shoutout! We are recognizing James Clark, a 6th grader at Downtown Elementary, for his amazing volunteer work in his community. James took the initiative to provide food for homeless individuals in his community. He planned, made, and passed out sack lunches in September. His goal was to feed 50, and he went far... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mrs. James, our Dyslexia Coordinator district-wide! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

Today, for our first Student Shoutout, we are excited to recognize eStem HS Junior, Rory Jones, for her outstanding volunteer work as Cosmo, a loveable cornbread skillet and the mascot of the Arkansas Cornbread Festival in SoMa! Rory has played Cosmo for six years and makes frequent public appearances and local events. Read more about Rory as Cosmo in this... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Mrs. King from East Village Elementary! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send an email to jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Wallace from Downtown Elementary! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please send an email to jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

As you know, the Arkansas Department of Education compiles data on school performance to derive an annual Public School Rating Score. These ratings are based on a combination of factors that include 1)Weighted Student Achievement based on ACT Aspire performance in Mathematics and English/Language Arts, 2) Value-Added Growth based on ACT Aspire performance in... READ MORE >

This week, we'd like to spotlight Ms. Bratton from East Village Elementary! A parent nominated her, and we are excited to highlight her hard work! If you have someone you'd like to nominate, please email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. READ MORE >

This week, we are spotlighting Ms. Kathleen Thomas from East Village Elementary ! A parent sent us a message to nominate her, and we are excited to acknowledge her hard work! Have someone you'd like to nominate? Email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. Let's celebrate all of the great employees we have at eStem! READ MORE >

eStem Senior, Gabby Simancas, along with approximately 16,000 students nationwide, has been named a 2020 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. More than 1.5 million juniors in about 21,000 high schools entered the 2020 program by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT and Nation al Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, according to a news release from the... READ MORE >

Yesterday, we awarded over 50 teachers and administrators with Merit Pay checks for their growth and success during the 2018-19 school year! We are excited to celebrate our students' and teachers' success and hope you will celebrate with us too! Each year, we award teachers and administrators based on their students' growth, students' success, school growth, and... READ MORE >

This week, we are spotlighting Mrs. Hanna Poynter from East Village Elementary ! A parent sent us a message to nominate her, and we are excited to acknowledge her hard work! Have someone you'd like to nominate? Email Mrs. Forster at jessi.forster@estemschools.org. Let's celebrate all of the great employees we have at eStem! READ MORE >

This week, we are spotlighting Ms. Thompson, one of our Speech Language Pathologists! A colleague nominated her, and we are excited to acknowledge her hard work! Have someone you'd like to nominate? Send us a message! READ MORE >

The Scholastic Books Fairs are coming up at all of our Elementary & Junior High locations! Our students and teachers love the Book Fair, and we would love YOUR help in making these a success this year! Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift at the links below. Downtown Elementary - September 9-13 - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4baba92da2fa7-estem1... READ MORE >

This week, we are spotlighting Ms. Amanda Williams from Downtown Elementary! A parent sent us a message to nominate her, and we are excited to acknowledge her hard work! Have someone you'd like to nominate? Send an email to Mrs. Forster! READ MORE >

Please read the important message below from our CEO, Dr. John Bacon: We want our parents to know that we are aware of the information being shared on social media regarding an alleged planned shooting at an unnamed school in Arkansas later this week. As you can see from the statement below from the Arkansas State Police, there has been no information uncovered by... READ MORE >

We are continuing our Staff Spotlights this week with eStem High School's Director, Mrs. Howard! She's been at eStem since 2010, and we are excited to see where she leads the High School this year! If you would like to nominate an eStem staff member to spotlight, please email jessi.forster@estemschools.org or send us a Facebook message! READ MORE >

This week, we are continuing our Staff Spotlight series by introducing our Downtown Junior High Director, Mr.Jarrod DuPriest. Read more about Mr. DuPriest and his time at eStem - he started as an after school teacher! If you would like to nominate an eStem staff member to be spotlighted for going above and beyond, please email jessi.forster@estemschools.org... READ MORE >

This week, we are continuing our Staff Spotlight series by introducing our East Village Junior High Director, Mr. Maurice Guest. Read more about Mr. Guest and his philosophy of education. If you would like to nominate an eStem staff member to be spotlighted for going above and beyond, please email jessi.forster@estemschools.org or send us a Facebook message! READ MORE >

This year, on our website and social media, we will be spotlighting eStem team members who truly go above and beyond! We are excited to kick off this series by getting to know the Directors from each school. This week, we are spotlighting Dr. Britt from the Downtown Elementary. If you would like to nominate an eStem employee, please email... READ MORE >

It's already August - we can't believe it! Here are some important dates for this month. Check out our Facebook page for Sports dates in August too. *Dates can be subject to change and new events for the month may be added. Please continue to check our Events calendar on the website and in your school newsletters for the most up to date information. READ MORE >

eStem Parents, have you completed your child's meal program application yet? You can do it online at www.myschoolapps.com - even from your smart phone! You can complete an application even if your child will not be eating a cafeteria breakfast or lunch each day. There are other benefits like access to free ACT testing and discounted rates on internet services and... READ MORE >

We know it can be hard to keep up with everything, so we made a To Do list to help our eStem parents keep track of all the things that must be done to have a successful start to the school year! Have you checked off all the boxes yet?If you have any questions, please reach out to the main office at your child's school. Our support staff members will be happy to... READ MORE >

This year, on our website and social media, we will be spotlighting eStem team members who truly go above and beyond! We are excited to kick off this series of Staff Spotlights by featuring our school Directors! First up - Mrs. Alyson Harris! Read to learn more about Mrs. Harris and her time at eStem. If you would like to nominate an eStem employee, please email... READ MORE >

High School families, mark your calendars for 2019-2020 Open House! We are excited to see you! The High School campus will be open from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. for you to come meet your new teachers, check out the campus, and be prepared for the first day of school! See you there! READ MORE >

East Village parents, great job on your first day of dismissal! It will get better each and every day, just hang in there! Read the Dismissal Survival Guide for important tips & reminders and don't forget, EVERY student must have a transportation form submitted. Transportation Form for ALL EV Students -... READ MORE >

Downtown parents, you made it through your first day of dismissal! Hang in there - it will get better! Read the Dismissal Survival Guide for important tips & reminders, and don't forget, EVERY student must have a transportation form submitted. Downtown Elementary Form - https://www.cognitoforms.com/…/_20192020DowntownK6Dismissal… Downtown Junior... READ MORE >

If you are new to eStem High School, please make plans to attend New Family Orientation on Thursday, July 25th at 5:30 p.m. This will be an important night with information to get you prepared for your first day of school! See you there! READ MORE >

We are excited to welcome back Rashard Sullivan as our District Athletic Director and High School Dean of Students! He is originally from Miami FL, and he attended the University of Arkansas where he earned two degrees in Education. Mr. Sullivan has been in education for nine years and has experience working with students from all walks of life. With this... READ MORE >

Open House for our Elementary and Junior High campuses is TOMORROW! 🙌The Elementary schools will be open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and the Junior High schools will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Make plans to drop in to meet your teachers, see your friends, & get everything you need for the first day of school! Tag us in your pictures #eStemOpenHouse! READ MORE >

New Parent Orientation for the East Village Elementary and Junior High campuses are Thursday, July 18th. The Elementary will start at 5:00 pm and the Junior High will start at 6:15 pm! If you are new to eStem East Village, please make plans to attend! At New Parent Orientation, you will learn about arrival and dismissal, lunch, supplies, dress code, and more!... READ MORE >

Mark your calendars with these important dates to kick off this school year! READ MORE >

New Parent Orientation for the Downtown Elementary and Junior High campuses are Tuesday, July 16th. The Elementary will start at 5:00 pm and the Junior High will start at 6:15 pm! If you are new to eStem, please make plans to attend!At New Parent Orientation, you will learn about arrival and dismissal, lunch, supplies, dress code, and more! *East Village New... READ MORE >

One of our favorite days of the year - Open House! We hope you are making plans to attend Saturday, July 20th. Both Elementary campuses will be open from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for families to come meet teachers, see your friends, purchase eStem gear, and get ready for the first day of school! Both Junior High campuses will be open from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to prepare... READ MORE >

Today, our Elementary teachers received professional development in the Daily 5 from the one and only Gail Boushey, co-founder of The 2 Sisters and author of the Daily 5 and CAFE books! We use the Daily 5 as a framework for our classrooms that teaches our students behaviors of independence, creates a classroom of engaged learners, and provides teachers with the... READ MORE >

Our teachers are back and getting ready for another great year! On Monday, we welcomed all of our new employees to the district (pictured above), and Tuesday, all of our schools kicked off their training with all of their teachers and staff. We are so excited to see our students and families! Mark your calendars for these important dates! Downtown... READ MORE >

We hope you’re having a great summer! We’ll be back to school before you know it! Mark your calendars with these important dates: Downtown Elementary New Parent Orientation – Tuesday, July 16th 5:00 p.m. Downtown Junior High New Parent Orientation – Tuesday, July 16th 6:15 p.m. East Village Elementary New Parent Orientation – Thursday, July 18th 5:00... READ MORE >

Happy Summer, Mets Nation! This is our final weekly newsletter for the 2019-2020 school year. We wish each of our eHS families a safe and joyful summer break! Included below are some summer 2019 save the dates to add to your calendar. Summer 2019 Save the Dates Driver’s Form or Transcript Request Deadline, June 5 at nooneHS Building Closed, June 10 - July... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Last night, we had the honor of celebrating the Class of 2019 as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas at Graduation!! We wish them the best as they go on to change our world and live their truth as Mr. DuPriest, keynote speaker, inspired! Finals Week for eHS underclassmen is next week, May 28 - May 31. Please see our... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 2019 Seniors who were named to this year’s Little Rock Family Head of the Class feature! These top seniors are among the top scholars in our area, and we are proud of their achievements and accomplishments! This year’s featured seniors are: Miller Bacon Truth Betts-McCullum Aislinn Camden Gabrielle Harville Claudia... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! I hope that you’ve had a great week! I can’t believe how close we are to the end of our first year at East Village Elementary! The year is winding down, but we have lots of fun activities coming up and learning is still taking place!Field Day is Friday, May 24th! We are so excited to celebrate the end of our school year with field day! Students will... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We have so much to celebrate this week! Mrs. Yi Liu was named eHS Teacher of the Year at Soiree last weekend, and we had such an amazing time at Field Day today celebrating the hard work of our students to reach their College and Career Readiness goals this year! Next week is review week, so it is time to buckle down and finish the... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our 2018-2019 Educators of the Year! Each year, we award one winner from each school and an overall winner receives the Vicki Saviers Educator of the Year award. These educators were announced Saturday evening at our annual Stem Soiree. The nominees and winners are listed below. Downtown Elementary:Thom Asewicz – Vicki Saviers Educator of... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Field Day is Friday! Check out our newsletter for the detailed plan and tips on what to bring!AP Testing continues next week. Permission Slips to leave early are due Sunday at midnight. Please read our newsletter for details on the AP Testing Schedule and eHS’s AP Testing Early Dismissal & Late Arrival Procedures. We wish each of our... READ MORE >

Happy Friday!We hope that you’ve had a great week! We’ve got lots of exciting events coming up to help us finish the year strong! We greatly appreciate each one of you who donated food, took time to serve, wrote notes to teachers, and sent gifts to recognize our teachers, nurses, and staff this week! We have the best parents and we enjoyed all the fun this... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Today was the Class of 2019’s last official day of school. What a bittersweet moment!! We cannot wait to celebrate each of our graduates as they walk across the stage and share the incredible news of the Class of 2019’s scholarship awards at Graduation on May 23. Check out more details about Graduation in our newsletter below. We... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Congratulations to our sophomores for an amazing ACT Aspire testing week!! They put forth incredible effort and concentration to show what they know and how much they’ve grown this year. We are proud of each of you! Next week is our last week with the Class of 2019! Let’s finish strong, Mets! Click here to view this week’s... READ MORE >

Happy Prom, Mets Nation! We can’t wait to see many of our students at the 2019 Prom tonight looking their very best! Next week is Aspire Summative Testing for all 10th graders. Please help us by making sure your student arrives to school before 8:00 AM to get settled in their testing location. They will take one subject test per day first thing in the morning,... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! Thank you to everyone who came out to eat at Purple Cow on Tuesday! It was so much fun to get to see East Village families outside of school and it was a great way to raise money for our school! Also, we want to thank everyone who came to the Poetry Slam! Our students worked so hard to create poems, and it was awesome to get to see them present! We... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Congratulations to our April eHS Mets of the Month, Mrs. Young (Math Department) and Bernardra Washington (Class of 2021)!! Prom 2019 is just one week away! We are still seeking volunteers to donate food items and/or their time for setup the morning of Prom. April & May are considered “testing season” at eHS. ACT Aspire Summative... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Our Spring Sports Spirit Week & Talent Show were a huge success! Thank you to everyone who participated & congratulations to Kayla Taul, our 2019 Talent Show Winner!!! April is a BIG month for eHS! In just two weeks, we will host Prom 2019! We are still seeking volunteers to donate food items and/or their time for setup the morning... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! I hope that you have had a great week! Our Kindergartners, 1st graders, and 2nd graders worked so hard on their NWEA assessments this week and we saw so much growth in their scores! We are proud of how hard our students work every day to not only grow academically, but also to be positive members of our learning community! Join us at... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We are thrilled to celebrate the beginning of the 4th quarter and our spring sports teams next week with Spring Sports Spirit Week and our culminating Talent Show & Pep Rally on Friday, April 5! Please check our weekly newsletter below for information about each themed day and the event. Click here to view this week’s... READ MORE >

Happy Spring Break, Mets Nation!! Can you believe we have completed one third of the school year?! 3rd quarter grades are being finalized, and report cards will be sent home on April 1st. We are so proud to announce our 2019-2020 eHS Ambassadors! Congratulations to each student who applied and interviewed. We were blown away by the poise, maturity, and diligence... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We only have one more week of the 3rd quarter to strive for excellence! You may check your student’s grades and progress in each of their classes on HAC. Your involvement and motivation at home is so important, and we appreciate the support each of our families provide our eHS students on their academic journey! If you need help with... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Congratulations to our eHS March Mets of the Month, Tanya Phillips & Liam Gilbert (Class of 2020)! Thank you for modeling humility each day! As spring approaches, we have many exciting events coming up at eHS! Check out our newsletter for all upcoming event details including Talent Show Applications. Click here to view this week’s... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We send a special shout out to all of our juniors this week for their amazing focus and effort on the ACT! Our eHS non-testing students, faculty, and staff, showed excellent teamwork in creating a quiet and respectful testing atmosphere in the building as well. We are so proud of everyone for modeling what it is to be G.R.E.A.T.... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We’ve enjoyed connecting with many of you at Parent/Teacher Conferences today to discuss your student's academic progress! The eHS building will be open until 4:00PM, so there is still time to stop by. If you were not able to join us today and would like to meet with your student’s teachers, please reach out to them directly via email.... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! eHS Celebrates Black History Month! Throughout February, eHS clubs are sponsoring activities such as school-wide quiz competitions, community guest speakers, NAACP re-enactment of the Civil Rights period voting, and much more to educate our eHS family on the importance of honoring Black History. Follow us on Twitter @eStemHighPCS to see... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! As we open the month of February, our sights are focused on the ACT for all juniors on Wednesday, February 20th! Thanks to your participation in our eStem Golf Tournament and Pearson Education studies, we were able to purchase more rechargeable graphing calculators. These calculators may be used on the upcoming ACT and will be used in... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We had a blast celebrating National School Choice Week, and we thank each of our eHS families for continuing to choose eStem for your student’s educational journey! Check out the feature in this week’s newsletter to see our Youth Activism Club representing eHS on the AR State Capitol steps at the National School Choice Week... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! It’s been a great week here! We have noticed such an improvement with our overall student attendance, checkouts, and tardies! We appreciate all you are doing to get your child here every day! It’s making a huge difference! Remember, that there will be no school on Monday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! It’s open... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! In honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday and eStem’s commitment to unity, let us all remember the reason for the day, service. eStem campuses will be closed Monday, January 21, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.Congratulations to our January Educator of the Month, Mrs. Tara Goicoechea, and Student of... READ MORE >

Happy New Year, Mets Nation! The entire eHS team is excited to welcome you back to school for a new semester! Fall 2018 semester grades have been finalized, and report cards will be sent home this Monday, January 14, during 1st period. If your student does not have a first period, their report card will be available for pick-up in the front office. We are... READ MORE >

It’s already time to start thinking about the 2019-2020 school year! Open Enrollment for the upcoming school year begins this coming Thursday, January 17th and ends February 17th. To apply, please visit our website – https://www.estemschools.org/admissions-applications and submit an application. For your child’s application to be included in the lottery for the... READ MORE >

Greetings! eStem East Village Elementary School is proud to announce Guys in Ties, a Distinguished Club of our male students in grades 4-6. Hosted by Mr. Dukes, Mr. Scott and Mr. Dixon, the Guys in Ties Club is a newly formed club with the overall premise of T.I.E.S. (Teaching Intellectual Excellence to male Students). This club will provide young men with life... READ MORE >

Our Prospective Parent Tours for Downtown Elementary, Downtown Junior High, and eStem High School are tomorrow! We would love to have you visit our schools and see the eStem Difference in action!The Downtown Elementary tour will begin at 8:30 am in the Historical Hallway. The Downtown Junior High tour will begin at 10:00 am in the main Lobby of the Junior High... READ MORE >

We are excited to kick off our second semester at all of our eStem campuses! Students return to school tomorrow, January 8th. We hope you all had a fun, restful Winter Break, and we are looking forward to what the rest of the school year has in store for our students, teachers, and staff! See you in the morning! READ MORE >

Happy Holidays to all of our eStem families! We hope that you enjoy this winter break and are able to spend time with your family and friends and celebrate one another! Our schools and offices will be closed throughout the break, and we will reopen on Monday, January 7th. Our students will return to school on Tuesday, January 8th. We appreciate each of you... READ MORE >

Happy Holidays, Mets Nation! We are so thankful for the part each member of our eHS community contributed to make this semester a huge success! Please check out our final newsletter of 2018, including our top shout-outs of Fall 2018 below. Click here to view this week’s newsletter. READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! eHS students worked diligently this week to review and prepare for their semester exams! We wish each of them good luck as they finish strong. Please read this week’s newsletter to make sure your family knows the plan and guidelines for Semester Exams next week. Remember: Today is the last day to email... READ MORE >

Mrs. Abernathy and Ms. Heaton’s 5th Grade Mets Campers have been working on designing clothing from recycled items. Students used materials such as trash bags, scraps of fabric, paint, etc. to create a clothing item. They concluded the project with a “Runway Fashion Show” that included one student modeling the clothing and another describing how they created the... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Congratulations to our December Educator of the Month, Mr. Doran, and Student of the Month, Sergio Markin (Class of 2021)! Please read this week’s newsletter to make sure your family knows the plan and guidelines for Review Week and Semester Exams. We’ve included a one-page handout with everything you need to know about finals week,... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! I hope that you’ve all had a great week! Our students have been working hard to learn, but they have also been working hard to make positive behavior choices and earn HEART coins! We will have a HEART coin celebration on December 19th. Students with at least 25 HEART coins will be asked to attend. Students have been earning HEART coins since the... READ MORE >

Parents, We’ve had a great first week back after Thanksgiving Break! Our 3rd through 6th grade students have worked so hard this week on their NWEA tests. They have really focused on doing their best, and we have seen a great deal of growth since our first test! We are excited for our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students to complete the tests next week.... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! As we approach the end of the semester, eHS students and faculty are gearing up to finish strong! Please read this week’s newsletter to make sure your family knows the plan for Review Week and Semester Exams. We’ve included a one-page handout with everything you need to know about finals week, including the eHS semester exams... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2018-19 eStem Innovative Grants! We believe it is important to encourage teachers to seek out and implement teaching strategies that reach all types of learners. Through this Innovative Grant program, we are able to provide support to teachers to try new techniques and activities to deliver curriculum. The money raised... READ MORE >

Happy Thanksgiving, Mets Nation! Congratulations to our eHS November Educator of the Month, Nurse Jessica Slaughter, and Student of the Month, Logan Hampton (Class of 2021)! Thank you ladies for your hard work and servant hearts! Interim Reports for the 2nd quarter were sent home this week. Students did not receive a printed report for classes in which they have... READ MORE >

We are excited to announce that we've been awarded $7,000 from Centerpoint Energy! While constructing our East Village campuses, we wanted to make an effort to be more energy efficient. In collaboration with Cromwell Architects Engineers, Voegele Mechanical, and Centerpoint Energy, we installed tankless water heaters and took advantage of Centerpoint's energy... READ MORE >

I have watched you as a basketball player since you were in the 9th grade, but the real pleasure has been getting to know you for two years as the awesome individual that you are. In ten years, I will remember that you were good in basketball and that you had the talent that was going to allow you to compete at the highest level, but what I will remember most is... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We loved seeing everyone’s Mets pride as they participated in our Spirit Week! We hope to see each of you at the Homecoming Coronation Ceremony tonight, 11/9, at 5:40 PM with our varsity basketball games immediately following the crowning of our royalty! The final event of the week will be our GloCo Homecoming Dance tomorrow night,... READ MORE >

Parents, We hope that you have had a great week! We have had library trips, pumpkin decorating contests, and lots of other exciting things happening around the school! Please make sure your child is here on-time and for the entire day. It is so important that your child is here by 8:00 each morning and stays until they are dismissed. If they are late or checked... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! College Readiness Week was a huge success! Our students completed their first science and math Test Prep Interims this week, and we are so proud of the hard work and diligence they showed! We send a special thank you to the families who were able to join us last night at Journey to Success for our 10th & 11th graders. Click here to view... READ MORE >

Parents, We can’t wait to see you at Fall Fest tonight! It’s going to be a great time! Remember, tickets will be $7 at the door and everyone will enter through the tall gate on World Avenue, starting at 5:00. Lost and Found Please check the lost and found at Fall Fest tonight. Each class went through this week, and we will be donating any remaining items on... READ MORE >

Congratulations to our October Educator of the Month, Mrs. Debra Brown, and our Student of the Month, Laron Pitts (Class of 2020)! We are thankful for your servant attitudes and the joy you bring to our eHS learning environments! Many of you submitted amazing stories of Mets doing amazing things in your lives. Please continue to submit your nominations for Mets... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Today officially marks the end of our first academic quarter at eHS, and we showed out big! Our students and faculty had an amazing time at this year’s 1st pep rally today! Teacher dance-offs, dizzy bat races, and the coveted spirit stick all made this a day to remember! The Blue & White game is tonight at 5PM at the Arkansas School for... READ MORE >

Parents, Our first week back after Fall Break has been a great one! We are excited about all of the fun events coming up and all of the great things that are going on in our classrooms each day! Follow us on Instagram and twitter @eastvillagek6 and download the eStem app to see what’s going on at school! ACT Aspire Interim Testing Students in the 3rd, 4th,... READ MORE >

Happy Fall Break, Mets Nation!! We enjoyed connecting with our eHS families at Parent-Teacher Conferences this week.This is a friendly reminder that the PSAT is the week we return from Fall Break on Wednesday, October 10th. This is a required, free exam for all eStem 10th graders. 11th graders who registered and paid for their exam will also take the PSAT on... READ MORE >

Parents, Thank you for joining us for conferences this week! We enjoyed getting to see you and discuss how we can work together to support your child! Fall Break is next week! We hope your family gets to enjoy some time together, and we will see everyone back on October 8th! Picture Retake Day is Monday, October 8th Picture retake day is Monday,... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Can you believe Fall Break is just around the corner?! We have a couple special events next week before we all enjoy our nice, rejuvenating break. Parent-Teacher Conferences are next Thursday, September 27, 4:00-6:30 PM, and Friday, September 28, 7:30 AM-Noon. We look forward to visiting with our eHS families about your students’... READ MORE >

Parents, It’s been another great week at East Village Elementary! Students and teachers have been working hard and learning about how to show HEART. Lost & Found We have lots of items in our lost and found. Please make sure to label your child’s jacket, lunchbox, and backpack with his or her name. This will help us return items that have been misplaced.... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Claudia Smith & Hannah Robertson (Class of 2019)!! eHS is extremely proud to announce these brilliant ladies received news that they are 2019 National Merit Semifinalists! The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter this program by taking the... READ MORE >

Parents, We had so much fun getting to spend time with our students’ Grandparents today! We hope they had fun getting to learn about our school! Thank you to everyone who volunteered at this year’s Book Fair. It was a huge success, and it would not have been possible without all of your help! Breakfast & Lunch Accounts Please remember that students... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We are thrilled to celebrate our first Mets of the Month this academic year! Congratulations to our eHS September Educator of the Month, Mr. Victor White, and Student of the Month, A’Maura Davis (Class of 2019)! Parents and students, we want to hear your stories and collect your nominations for our Mets of the Month!! You may submit a... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! I hope that you have had a great week! Breakfast & Lunch Accounts Please remember that students who are going to eat breakfast or lunch at school should have funds loaded to their My School Bucks account or should bring cash or check to school, unless you have already gotten a notice that your child qualifies for free or reduced prices. We... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! This week was our halfway mark for the first quarter, so interim reports were sent home with students this week. We are excited for our new initiative at eHS where students individually reflected on their progress in each class and conferenced with their teachers about their strengths and areas for growth. Parents should have received... READ MORE >

We had an amazing turnout at our Student Council sponsored eHS Club Fair last week!! Please check out the list of our amazing eHS clubs below! Adventure Scenario ClubBeta Club **EMPOWEREDGay-Straight Alliance (GSA)Gentlemets' ClubJunior Cabinet ++Literature & Arts PublicationMock TrialMusic ClubNational Art Honor Society (NAHS)National Honor Society (NHS)... READ MORE >

Good Morning, I can’t believe September is here! We have had an exciting start to the year, and I’m so happy to have each of your children here! Our eTeam Membership Drive is still going strong! If you haven't joined the eTeam, our parent organization, you still can! The eTeam will work in partnership with the administration to support teachers and students... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We had an amazing time at our annual Club Fair today during lunch! Can you believe over 250 students signed up to be involved in our clubs at eHS this year?! Way to learn about your opportunities to grow and learn outside of the classroom, Mets! A special news post will go up on our website next week with our eHS Club Directory and how... READ MORE >

Mets Camp NewsThe first session of our Mets Camp program began this week with grades 1 and 2. Grades 3 through 6 begin Mets Camp Tuesday, September 4th. Mets Camp is a program designed to help all students get what they need. Some students are paired with classroom teachers targeting a specific skill, while other students are working on skills that will challenge... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Student Council (StuCo) election results were announced this morning, and we are very proud of the grace, poise, and dedication shown by all candidates! Please check out our newsletter below for a full list of our 2018-2019 StuCo leaders and many more updates including upcoming yearbook picture dates! Click here to view this week’s... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! I hope you have all had a great week! We have been focusing on the “T” in HEART this week. Students and teachers have discussed ways to earn and keep trust with their classmates and their teachers. During the first five weeks of school, we have focused on each of the different words that... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! The due date for all back-to-school required forms is today. Thank you to everyone who has already taken care of business and submitted these forms. If you haven’t already done so, please complete these forms to help us get our completion rate to 100%! Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form *Required 60% completedStudent Residency... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community,As we wrap up week 3, I would like to share eStem’s H.E.A.R.T. values and encourage you to discuss these with your child! At eStem, we value Humility, Enthusiasm, Authenticity, Reflection, and Trust. What do these mean? How can they help us build a healthy school culture?For daily updates on some of the cool things that are happening in... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and families for a wonderful first week at eHS! We will share a newsletter on our website and mobile app weekly to keep our eHS community informed and updated! Our Weekly Newsletter is the “one stop shop” that includes all important and upcoming information our families need to know, any... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, Week 2 was another HUGE success! Much like the first week, this was the result of a collaborative effort among many groups: families, school leaders, students, and teachers. We have definitely started the year with a Together We Achieve mindset! - Follow us on Twitter @eStemDTJHS !- Student Handbook- Home Access Center (HAC)- ... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, I will be sending Director Notes weekly. In these newsletters, you will receive important updates about school policies, building procedures, and upcoming events. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know.We’ve had an EXCELLENT first week of school! Students have had a GREAT attitude, and teachers are hard at... READ MORE >

Greetings eStem High School Families! I hope each of you have enjoyed a relaxing summer and are ready for the start of a new year at eHS! Our Annual Open House is next Saturday, August 4, 9AM – 11AM. You’ll be able to pick up your child’s schedule, meet their teachers, and even get live tutorials on how to keep up with your child’s grades and assignments.It was a... READ MORE >

We are thrilled about what the future holds for our staff, students and families. This is an exciting time to be a part of eStem Public Charter Schools, especially with the opening of our new campuses this year. As we grow and expand, we see that this endeavor requires additional support at the Charter Management Office (CMO) level. We are pleased to inform you... READ MORE >

Happy Friday Mets Nation! We are officially on summer break! Please be safe and enjoy your time off! http://5il.co/3lsn READ MORE >

Can you believe we have just one more week left of school? Please check this week's newsletter for details about the end of this year and announcements for the 2018-2019 school year! http://5il.co/3l00 READ MORE >

Last night the Mets Booster Club hosted the 6th Annual eStem Athletic Banquet! It was an amazing event that allowed the eStem Athletic Department to recognize and honor its student-athletes, scholar-athletes, coaches, and parent volunteers. Our student athletes raised the bar yet again creating a new record for the number of scholar-athletes in a year. Last year,... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High honored over 200 students today that maintained exemplary grades throughout the first three quarters of the 2017/2018 school year. We are proud to have so many students that are dedicated to being leaders both in their community and in the classroom. Here is a complete list of all these phenomenal students. Way to go! A Honor Roll 7th... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Our students had a blast at field day, celebrating their progress to college readiness this year! Next week is Review Week, and all students are required to attend. All school property must be returned by next Friday, May 25. Please read the newsletter for details about student end-of-year check out, finals week, and more! Click here... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! Only 14 more days until summer…can you believe it?! What a great year it's been! Thank you to our eTeam for all of the treats and appreciation shared with our teachers and staff this week! Our faculty and staff members work so hard, and it's so nice to take a little extra time and show them some love! J Don't forget about... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! BIG NEWS: eStem High School has just been ranked in the Top 3% of schools in the country and #2 among Arkansas high schools! Click here for a full list of the rankings from US News and World Report.This week’s newsletter features important information about Field Day coming up next Friday and a big shout out to our eHS Teacher of the... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! AP Testing begins next week, so please don’t forget to fill out the Early Dismissal Permission Slip if your student would like to be checked-out early after a morning exam. This permission slip is due tonight at midnight. Also included in this week’s newsletter is information on our upcoming Review Week and Spring Semester Exam... READ MORE >

Good afternoon, Mets Nation! Your support last week was greatly appreciated as our 10th grade students came prepared to rock the Aspire Summative tests, and all non-testing students were encouraging and respectful of the testing environment. We cannot believe this week is our last week with the Class of 2018 at eHS! Finish strong Mets!! Please check out this... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, Please review the “Soiree Auction” document (link). Any and all donations are GREATLY appreciated. All of the money raised from this auction goes directly back to our students via our innovative grant program. If you have questions about this year’s STEM Soiree, please contact Ms. Stafford: mary.stafford@estemschools.org. ... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Students received a 4th quarter interim report this week for classes in which they have earned below a “C” average. Please be sure to continue checking HAC (here) as we finish this semester strong! Next week is Aspire Summative testing for all 10th graders! Please read this week’s newsletter to see our modified schedule and many other... READ MORE >

This week, The Arkansas Department of Education published their annual performance report for all Arkansas Schools. Much like a student report card, each school is rated on a traditional A-F scale. Each school’s grade is determined by a combination of factors including: Student Performance, Student Growth, Graduation Rate, Achievement Gap, and School Performance.... READ MORE >

Sydney Massey and Madison Roberts, 7th grade students at eStem Junior High are among the students being honored by the Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) for their exceptional scores on the ACT. They will be recognized at a ceremony at University of Arkansas at Little Rock in early May. Duke TIP’s 7th Grade Talent Search identifies students... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week! Our 3rd-6th graders did an excellent job testing this week! We are so proud of their hard work and can't wait to see their results. Thank you for making sure they were at school and ready to go this week! Our annual STEM Soiree is only three weeks away! We hope that you will make plans to join us... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, Remember, students do not have school tomorrow. I hope they all enjoy a three-day weekend! Also, I want to give a quick shout-out to two of our 7th graders: Madison Roberts and Sydney Massey. They both earned state recognition via the Duke TIP Talent Search for their performance on the ACT and/or SAT standardized tests. ... READ MORE >

Happy long weekend, Mets Nation! Congratulations to our April Student of the Month, Anna Bertelsen, and Educator of the Month, Coach Hayes! There is a lot of important information in this week’s newsletter, with at least one item directly pertaining to your student(s). Please be sure to check it out below! Click here to view our weekly newsletter. What’s in... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Our students had so many opportunities to celebrate this week! We had groups attend the MLK Commemorative event at the State Capitol and Lion Fever Day at UA Pine Bluff. On our campus, we hosted our first ever Junior College Fair, which was a huge success thanks to Ms. Stacie Thompson and our college partners. eStem’s Junior/Senior... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! 3rd quarter report cards were sent home today with students. We are sending a huge congratulations to our students selected for 2018 Governor’s School! Please see our weekly newsletter for more information. Important Reminders: 2018-19 Returning Student Registration Returning Student Registration Forms are due today, March 30th.... READ MORE >

Happy Spring Break, Mets Nation!! We had a full and wonderful last week of the 3rd quarter! Our Talent Show was an absolute joy, and we commend each of our student contestants for their dedication and courage in sharing their talent with our eHS family! Lastly, we send out a big congratulations to our 2018-2019 eHS Ambassadors featured in our weekly newsletter... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday & Spring Break! I hope you all enjoy this break. When we return, we will have a busy, action-packed fourth quarter with Jog-A-Thon, testing, Field Days, and more! The next two months will fly by, and summer will be here before we know it! Returning Student Registration Forms were sent out this week! Specific emails were sent out... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, Our students did well this week! The focus was on learning and discipline referrals were minimal. Next week is spring break, so students will not report to school again until Monday, March 26. I hope everyone has a relaxing and restful break! We raised over $2,000 for C.O.T.A., and I am SO proud of our students’ enthusiasm... READ MORE >

The team gear that our student-athletes wear will be available to the entire school district for a limited time. The deadline is Friday, March 30, 2018, so make sure you act fast. Please click the link or see the attachment to be a proud owner of this exclusive eStem Athletics fan gear. All purchases must be made online at www.bsnteamsports.com using the access... READ MORE >

Last night at UA Little Rock, eStem Junior High School celebrated an amazing Fall Basketball season with its first-annual EJHS Athletics Awards Assembly. Over 50 athletes where honored at the ceremony for their exemplary efforts both on and off the court. In addition issuing awards such as 'most-improved', 'MVP', and 'Offensive/Defensive Player of the Year', each... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! The Sophomores showed great effort and focus on our last Aspire Interim exam this week. Thank you for helping us by ensuring your students arrive to school early to get to their testing location. Next week is our final week of the 3rd quarter. It is a busy and exciting one with our Spring Spirit Week, so be sure to keep encouraging... READ MORE >

eStem Elementary School Weekly Newsletter (3/9) Happy Friday! I hope you've enjoyed the beautiful weather this week; maybe this means spring is almost here! Don't forget to spring forward this weekend for Daylight Savings Time! Returning Student Registration Forms were sent out this week! Specific emails were sent out to students who will be... READ MORE >

eStem High School is extremely excited to announce that EHS Senior, Noah Haynes has been selected as a 2018 National Merit Finalist! Earlier this fall, we reported the incredible achievement of EHS student, Noah Haynes after being named a semi-finalists in the 2018 National Merit Scholarship Competition. Each year, nearly 1.6 million students apply for National... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We are very proud of the focus and effort our juniors showed this week when they took the ACT! All 10th graders will take their final ACT Aspire Interim (science section) on Wednesday, March 7th. This is our last practice exam before our summative ACT Aspire in April. Please help us by arriving early to school next Wednesday, ready to... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community,We had a safe and productive week at eStem Junior High! Please check Home Access Center with your student. If you have questions about your child's grades and/or progress, please contact your child's teacher. I am happy to announce that our Quiz Bowlers placed 3rd in the regional tournament, 3rd in the state tournament, and have been... READ MORE >

Dear Parents,Happy Friday! It's been such a busy week! I'm thankful for the sunshine today! Can you believe we only have two more weeks until Spring Break? This year is just flying by. The 2018-19 calendar has been released! Please click the link for next year's start date and other important days throughout the school year. 2018-19 K-9 CalendarThis week, we... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Important Message from Our Director On Wednesday, March 14th, in an effort to show our solidarity with other schools around the nation, as we all mourn with the families affected by the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida; our students and staff will have the option to participate in an... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, Please remember that students will not report to school next Monday, February 19. I hope all of our students enjoy a relaxing 4-day-weekend! In light of recent national events, we want to communicate to parents that your children’s safety is our top priority. Each building maintains multiple safety plans and precautionary measures to... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! Thank you for everyone who was able to come to parent conferences this week! If you couldn’t make it, please remember we are always here if you have questions about your child's success at school. I would also like to reiterate that if you ever have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to me, the teachers, the deans - any... READ MORE >

Happy Thursday, Mets Nation! We look forward to seeing our eHS families tonight or tomorrow for Parent-Teacher Conferences! Remember, we will not have school tomorrow or Monday, so enjoy the long weekend! Please see our weekly newsletter below for more information. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter What’s in this week’s newsletter? Congrats, Ms. King!... READ MORE >

As we get closer to Valentine's Day, we would like to remind parents that special deliveries (balloons, candy, etc.) are not permitted on any campus as they are a huge distraction to the learning environment. Still want to show your eStem valentine how much you care? Here are some ideas for how you can do something special to help make eStem a better place this... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! This week was our halfway mark for the 3rd quarter! Students received an interim report this Thursday and Friday for classes in which they have earned below a “C” average. We welcome each of you to attend our Parent-Teacher Conferences next week! Please see the flyer above and our weekly newsletter for additional information. Click... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, I would like to start this week’s Director Notes by reiterating a few things that haven’t been shared since the beginning of the year. Firstly, I want to give a quick shout-out to all of the students, parents, and teachers that have helped us make our Motto, Together We Achieve, more than just words. Recently, I have especially... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! It looks like we may have more winter coming according to Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day. I've got my fingers crossed for warmer weather though! Thank you to everyone who attended Math & Literacy Night on Tuesday! Open Enrollment for the 2018-19 Kindergarten class has begun! The open enrollment period will run until... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, It has been a busy week at eStem JHS! Our students have earned a relaxing weekend, and we hope they get just that. Please read the notes below carefully and let us know if you have any questions. The High School recently hosted a Rising Sophomore Parent Night from 5:30 – 7:00 on Tuesday, January 30. At this event, parents and... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We have many fun events coming up as we begin the month of February! It was exciting this week to celebrate our College Ready scholars with our first Mets Madness incentive drawing! Please check out this week’s newsletter to see our College Readiness Incentives to ensure your student’s name is in the next drawing. Click here to view... READ MORE >

Slide Deck Presentation from Course Selection Night for Rising Sophomores January30, 2018 Rising Sophomore Scheduling Night from eStem Schools on Vimeo. READ MORE >

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Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Thank you for your patience and for reaching out to seek clarification from Ms. Howard and our leadership team as we transition to our new dismissal procedures! Your efforts are helping us see progress in the flow of dismissal. Please see the newsletter below for detailed dismissal procedures and more updates. Click here to view our... READ MORE >

Happy Holidays, Mets Nation! We are so thankful for the part each member of our eHS community contributed to make our first semester on UA Little Rock’s campus a huge success! Please check out our final newsletter of 2017, including a special message from our director, Mrs. Howard! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter What’s in this week’s... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! The students, faculty, and staff worked extremely hard this week to review for final exams next Tuesday-Friday! It is really important that students are on time, prepared, and ready to do their absolute best! Please see the newsletter below for more updates! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter What’s in this week’s... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We cannot believe next week is our last full week of academic classes! As we move into review week, please pay special attention to the announcements included in this week’s newsletter about our upcoming final exams. Also highlighted in this week’s newsletter is an opportunity to give back this holiday season by participating in our... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High was named one of the nation’s 255 state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a program that encourages students to solve real-world issues in their community using classroom skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). This Monday, STEM Teaching Resident, Chicarra Cleaver and 9th grade students Fletcher... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! 2nd Quarter Interim Reports were sent home this week. Students did not receive a report for classes in which they have earned a “C” average or better. We are super proud of the academic focus students showed to finish out this week, and we hope each of you have a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break! eHS will be closed next week,... READ MORE >

Happy Homecoming, Mets Nation! eHS showed some major spirit this week! Our Pep Rally today featured the presentation of our 2017 Homecoming Court and other activities such as a hula hoop relay, dance off, and pie in the face competition! 2nd Quarter Interim Reports go out at the end of next week. Please see the newsletter for more details on finishing the... READ MORE >

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Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Wellness Week was a blast! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun and learning! We had some group exercise classes, donated blood to save local lives, and many members of eHS got their flu shots today! Next week is the long awaited Homecoming Spirit Week!! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates, including a... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! College Week has been a huge success! Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to College Readiness Night last night! The slides and information from the evening will be available under Parent Information on our High School page on the website next week for your reference. We look forward to another amazing week at eHS as we... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! This week was Think Pink Week, and it was amazing to see our students stand together for Breast Cancer awareness! Our 10th grade students gave their best effort on their first ACT Aspire Interim exam, and we are extremely proud of them! We hope to see you tonight at our first home game of the season, 6:00 PM at the Arkansas School for... READ MORE >

eStem Announces 2017/2018 Innovative Grant Recipients Released 10/20/2017 The mission of eStem Public Charter Schools is to prepare students to be college ready….career ready….world ready. Innovation is a key component to ensuring the success of our students. We believe that it is important to encourage teachers to seek out and... READ MORE >

Released 10/20/2017 The mission of eStem Public Charter Schools is to prepare students to be college ready….career ready….world ready. Innovation is a key component to ensuring the success of our students. We believe that it is important to encourage teachers to seek out and implement teaching strategies that reach all types of... READ MORE >

9/26/2017 Since opening in 2008, eStem PCS has striven to continually set the bar higher for ourselves and our students. Our purpose is to provide an innovative, student-centered learning environment that challenges all students to be leaders in their desired fields. Over the years, we quickly outgrew our original campus in Downtown Little Rock and began seeking... READ MORE >

eStem High School is extremely proud to announce that Noah Haynes has been named a 2018 National Merit Semifinalists! The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school students enter this program by taking the Preliminary SAT and achieving a particular score on the exam. There are... READ MORE >

The mission statement of eStem Schools- College Ready, Career Ready, World Ready, is more than just a snappy saying- It’s a reflection of our commitment to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for whatever challenges they will face in the future. The Washington Post ranked eStem High School as the 2nd most-challenging high school in... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! Today, the eHS showed some amazing spirit and pride at our first Pep Rally of the year for the Blue and White game! We are so proud of the hard work our eHS community has shown as we conclude the First Quarter of the school year. Great work!! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates. What’s in this week’s... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We started off October strong with the kick-off of Senior Picture appointments, Lady Mets Soccer tryouts, and many successful unit assessments in our academic courses. We are impressed with students taking the initiative to sign up for faculty Office Hours and dive deeper into their studies! Keep it up, Mets! Click here to view our... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! This week brought us opportunities to connect through Parent/Teacher Conferences, Club Interest Fair, and Senior Breakfast! We hope you enjoy your long weekend! Remember: eStem High is in school next week. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.What's in this week's newsletter? Academic Success ResourcesCurrent... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We had a huge week with over 10 new clubs formed and students continuing to excel academically! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates.What's in this week's newsletter?School PicturesParent Teacher ConferencesClub Interest Fair TuesdayFree & Reduced Lunch deadlineeHS Spirit StoreStaying Up-to-Date AcademicallyStudent... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, I hope everyone had a fantastic week! We only have 4 school days until the end of the first quarter! If you have not already done so, please begin checking HAC and itslearning with your student(s). These are both excellent tools to keep up with assignments, grades, and instructional resources. If you have any questions about... READ MORE >

It is with both pride and honor that I share this exciting news from the Athletic Department. Devan Mishra has qualified for the 4A-2 Boys Golf State Tournament for the second year in a row!! Devan finished second overall at yesterday’s district tournament, representing eStem wonderfully and making us all proud! Although as a team we finished in 7th place... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! We are halfway through the first quarter at eStem High! Interim Reports were sent home for each course with students this week to help families track student success so far this year. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates. What's in this week's newsletter? Interim ReportsPerception SurveyseHS Spirit Store - Grand... READ MORE >

Dear Parents,Happy Friday! It has been such a busy, FUN week at the K6! The Book Fair was a huge success; thank you to all the parents that volunteered to work throughout the week! We could not have done it without you! We had such a great turn-out for eFamily Night! I hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Grandparents' & Family Friend Day was so much fun today!... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community,I hope everyone had a fantastic week! We only have 9 school days until the end of the first quarter! If you do not already, please begin checking HAC and itslearning with your student(s). These are both excellent tools to keep up with assignments, grades, and instructional resources. Please read through my attached Director's Notes to... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! We LOVE this beautiful weather! We are getting ready for an exciting, busy week ahead, so please read below so that you don't miss anything! Link to newsletter: http://www.estemschools.org/o/...Save the Date! Every Friday: Cash for Casual for $1.00 September 11-15: Book FairSeptember 12: eFamily NightSeptember 15: Grandparents'... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, We have made it past the first interim! It’s hard to believe we’ve been in school for 7 weeks. Things are going very well at eStem Junior High, and we are thankful for such an amazing group of students, parents, and staff. Check out next week's newsletter for important information regarding JHS school pictures, the book fair,... READ MORE >

The official rosters for the 2017-2018 Baseball and Softball seasons have just been announced! Congratulations to all who made the team. Here's a quick link to each of the team rosters: Baseball: http://www.estemschools.org/o/...Softball: http://www.estemschools.org/o/...Check out the athletics tab for team information, upcoming games, scores, and other... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, Mets Nation! In addition to celebrating our outstanding AP Scholars this week, we celebrated our September Student of the Month, Nandi Hervey! We are excited to see many students like Nandi stepping up to serve eHS by volunteering on their own time and leading their classmates in academic challenges! Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for... READ MORE >

eStem is giving back! In light of the recent events in Texas, we will be organizing a district-wide donation drive to put together hygiene kits for victims of hurricane Harvey. We want to take this opportunity to give back and emphasize the importance of helping others in need. For the next two weeks, we will be accepting donations for hygienic items to be donated... READ MORE >

The official rosters for eStem Junior High Boys and Girls basketball teams are now online. "There's alot of talent out there," said Athletics Director, Rashard Sullivan. "The judges had their work cut out for them." Try-outs were held from August 28-31st. Our coaches waited until after interim grades were reported before making their final picks to make sure... READ MORE >

Dear Parents,Happy Friday! Can you believe it's already September?! I'm sure you are all ready and excited for this three day weekend! We have a lot of information and reminders for the upcoming weeks! Check out my newsletter (here: http://5il.co/1tzh) Save the DateEvery Friday: Cash for Casual for $1.00GOING ON NOW!: eTeam Membership Drive!September 4: Labor... READ MORE >

This was an academically rigorous and inspiring week at eHS! Many students submitted applications for Student Council and are preparing proposals for new eHS clubs. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates. What's in this week's newsletter? eStem Gives Back: Hygiene kits for Hurricane Harvey victimsHome Access Center (HAC)Club... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community,We’ve made it through week 6, and our students continue to amaze me. We’ve been discussing dream colleges and favorite quotes on morning announcements. Our students have some lofty goals, and I hope eStem can help them achieve each and every one of them!We have lot's coming up in the next few weeks. Check out this week's announcements... READ MORE >

The official roster is now online for the eStem Junior High 2017/2018 Cheer Team! "We had an incredible turn out for this year's try-outs," Athletics Director, Rashard Sullivan, said earlier this week. Over 30 girls from the junior high came out for the team. Following a multi-day cheer clinic, try-outs were held this Monday at FUMC in Downtown Little Rock. The... READ MORE >

We had a fun and productive week at eHS! We started the week with a Solar Eclipse Viewing event and ended it kicking off Student Council applications with a Popsicle Hangout during lunch today. Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter for more updates. What's in this week's newsletter? LockersDismissal & Pick-Up ProceduresStudent IDsStudent HandbookBreakfast &... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! I cannot believe that we are getting close to September! This month has flown by! We had an exciting week with the Solar Eclipse - what a fun opportunity for our students and teachers! Check out this week's newsletter for important information about next week: http://5il.co/1r8dHave a great weekend! See you Monday. Jessi ForstereStem... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, Week 5 went really well! Our solar eclipse viewing party was a huge success! Check us out on social media for pictures from the event. Thanks again to the eTeam for providing the funds to purchase our viewing glasses. I continue to hear and witness success stories on a daily basis! We have such a great community of students, parents,... READ MORE >

This Saturday, August 26th ,the eStem Athletic Department is going to provide an opportunity for any eStem student that might participate in athletics to get a physical for $25. Physicals will be conducted by Dr. McMurray and UA Little Rock nursing students at eStem High School (2801 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204) from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! It's been a busy week, and we've had lots of learning going on! We are getting pumped up for the solar eclipse on Monday! In order to ensure the safety of all students, we have added a permission slip in order for your child to view the eclipse outside. Please complete the form in order to give permission OR opt out of the viewing. Only... READ MORE >

eStem Junior High Community, Week 4 has come and gone, and we are still going strong. As always, I’d like to start by thanking everyone for your support and collaboration. I’ve personally experienced so many amazing things that put actions behind our motto, Together We Achieve; and I could not be more proud of our community! This week's newsletter is now... READ MORE >

Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, and families for a wonderful first week at the new eHS campus! We will post a newsletter to the news feed weekly to keep our eHS Community informed and updated!Click here to view our Weekly Newsletter.What's in this week's newsletter?Dismissal & Pick-Up ProceduresSolar Eclipse Viewing EventStudent IDsStudent... READ MORE >

Looking directly at the sun is unsafe. The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as “eclipse glasses” (example shown at left) or hand-held solar viewers. Homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses, even very dark ones, are not safe for looking at the sun; they transmit thousands of... READ MORE >

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for Open House today! We enjoyed connecting with each of you and providing you with the information you need to start this academic year off on the right foot! Please see the Drop-Off and Parking/Pick-Up Lot map above for your convenience. Ms. Howard, eHS Director, will be sending an eStem High FAQ email out on... READ MORE >

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! Don't forget that students do not have school on Monday, August 14th! I hope you all had a great week. You should be getting a newsletter from your child's teacher each Friday with details about the upcoming week. If you are not, please reach out to the teacher and make sure we have your correct email information! Our eStore is... READ MORE >

This week's director's notes are now online! No school on Monday!!! Access the newsletter by clicking here: http://5il.co/1nrq What's in this weeks newsletter: Handbook signature reminderQuiz bowl, Math Counts, and JHS Basketball Tryout InformationeTeam Membership DriveSolar eclipse event permission slip are due now! Upcoming Dates: No school August 14Aug... READ MORE >

We are excited to welcome you into our new school on Saturday for Open House. Please remember to visit the Check-In station upon your arrival to pick up your schedule and receive your Open House packet. Please also check over the agenda (here) for more information about where to go for the event. We’ve been getting a lot of great questions about the event, so we... READ MORE >

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We are excited to open the doors of our new eStem High School next Saturday, August 12th! Please read the agenda below carefully for details on what to expect prior to attending Open House. Special note: Entrance into the building will be divided into time slots by grade level.Link to Agenda: http://5il.co/1lgh READ MORE >

What's in this week's Director Notes? Student Handbook, Digital Newsletter, Students @ Subway, Solar Eclipse, Basketball and Cheer Tryouts, & Cash for Casualhttp://5il.co/1lfu READ MORE >

What's in this week's Director Notes? Basketball and Cheer TryoutsDismissal RemindersCash for Casual DealOpen House FormsLink: http://5il.co/1jcv READ MORE >

We are looking forward to seeing you tomorrow, July 27th, at Family Orientation Night on UA Little Rock's Campus! The Orientation Sessions are as follows: Sophomores 5:00 - 5:45 PM Juniors 6:00 - 6:45 PM Seniors 7:00 - 7:45 PM Please review the event parking map and directions below: If you have any questions, please... READ MORE >

We had such a great first day! We are so very excited to have all our new eStem students. This is going to be such an amazing year! We know that dismissal is a bit hectic as everyone gets used to the new procedures. To help, we put together this guide to make everything run smoother. Please read through the guidelines below and don't hesitate to contact the main... READ MORE >

eStem High Family Orientation Night When? July 27th Where? UA Little Rock - Donaghey Student Center, Ledbetter Conference Rooms At this event, we will welcome our families and provide them with more information about all of the exciting opportunities available this upcoming academic year. We will also discuss pick up and drop off locations, the new dress code,... READ MORE >

As a public education provider, our primary goal is to provide a stimulating learning environment where all students feel safe to create, interact, and problem solve. We believe that a clearly-defined dress code ensures safety, limits classroom distractions, and encourages collaboration between students from different backgrounds. We appreciate the honest feedback... READ MORE >

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This week, students in Mrs. Elizabeth Whitley’s 6th grade math class were rewarded with a special trip to the River Market area to celebrate their success on the NWEA Math Exam. 100% of her students in this class reached their goals in math. This incredible achievement was made due to a combination of solid instruction, hard work, and a strong culture of... READ MORE >

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eStem High was ranked 3rd in the state and 281st in the nation for America's most challenging schools by the Washington Post! See the full article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/local/high-school-challenge-2017/ READ MORE >

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Students taking AP English Literature, AP English Language, APBiology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus and new this year, AP Stat - Fall,2017 have the opportunity to enroll in a week-long day camp to prepare for the demands and rigor of AP and college classes.WHEN? JULY 24-28, 2017 9:00 AM - 3:30 PMWHERE? UALR - EIT BuildingWHAT? World-class presenters and mentors will... READ MORE >

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Our Teacher Appreciation week is fast approaching! The K-8 eTeam is asking for donations throughout the week of May 1-5 to celebrate the amazing things our teacher do for our students and community. We will also be offering discounted tickets for Friday, May 5 at the Arkansas Travelers game! eStem will have its own section at the game, so come out and help... READ MORE >

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Students, parents, and curious park-goers were treated to a fun afternoon of STEM as eStem 6th grade students lead by Mr. Scott Lampkin launched rockets they built at Murray Park this Saturday. The rocket launch was the final component of a larger unit developed for the 6th grade STEM Lab in which students designed model rockets, ran flight simulations,... READ MORE >

The STEM Soirée Raffle has officially begun! Buy your tickets today to enter to win a trip for 4 to Disney World!! This year EVERY student has a chance to WIN if they sell, sell, sell! Every student who sells 100-149 tickets will receive a season pass to Wild River Country AND every student who sells 150 or more tickets wins their choice of an Xbox ONE or iPad... READ MORE >

This year's Soiree will be held at Union Station/Next Level Events on Saturday, May 6 from 6:30-9:00. Our students, teachers, and parents are working together to prepare auction items for a silent auction. We will also celebrate this year’s nominees for the Vicki Saviers Educator of the Year Award, and Mr. Bacon will announce the winners at the end of the night!... READ MORE >

Being a high academic performing and/or growing school not only serves students, but may also result in additional reward funding. This morning, eStem was visited by Rep. Warwick Sabin who presented our leadership team with 2 checks totalling over $97,000.00! These awards were based on the incredible achievement made by our middle and high school students on last... READ MORE >

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Last week, our district leadership team, Dr. John Bacon, Dr. Cindy Barton, and Mark Milhollen, met on the construction site for our new high school at UALR to commemorate the installation of the last beam on the building. As a part of the ceremony, the team signed their names and wrote inspirational messages about eStem's core values: Humility, Enthusiasm,... READ MORE >

Mark your calendars! eStem High Graduation will be on Friday, May 19th at the UA Little Rock Jack Stephens Center. Graduation rehearsal will be at 10:00am the same day. Please continue to check the weekly newsletter and website for more updates on graduation. READ MORE >

On February 25, we hosted eStem’s first Job Fair. We are happy to say that it was a huge success!! We had dozens of staff members representing over 10 departments. More than 50 educators showed their interest in eStem by attending the job fair, visiting department tables, and participating in one of nine school tours that were offered throughout the day. We are... READ MORE >

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We are very proud of our JV boys’ basketball program that recently won their second consecutive River City Conference Championship. I want to give a big shout out to the boys on the team who worked so hard to be so successful. Congratulations to Carter Bishop, Timothy Davis, Derrick Doyne, Kylan Larry, Laron Pitts, Nicholas Rucker, Dylan Sewell, Erin Smith,... READ MORE >

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This week, we want to give a shout out to Ms. Enderson’s math classes and Mr. Hudd’s art classes. Ms. Enderson’s students used their own smartphones to record video tutorials on algebraic equations that future students will use to learn that content. What a great use of technology in the classroom!! Mr. Hudd’s class showcased their artwork to some of our... READ MORE >

In just a few weeks, four of our students will be flying to Washington, D.C. to spend 3 days participating in a program called Close Up. This program has been around since the 1970s and offers an opportunity for students from all over the country to learn about our Nation’s Capitol with experts from the economic, social, and educational sectors. It’s an amazing... READ MORE >

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