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2026-2027 STEM Academy Application & Lottery Process

General Information

  • The STEM Academy exists in grades 6 - 12.
  • Existing STEM Academy students move up to the STEM Academy in the next grade level; there is no need to re-apply.
  • In grades 6 - 8, there are up to 60 seats per grade level in the middle school STEM Academy
  • In high school, up to 120 students per grade level will make up the STEM/P-TECH Academy.
  • Information will be provided to current 5th-grade students and families in February and 8th-grade students and families in January of 2026 regarding the program and application process.

 

Application Information for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

Incoming 6th Grade:  STEM Team members will visit elementary campuses in February of 2026 to explain the program to students.  Applications will be made available at that time.  There will be a window in which applications are accepted.  After the window is closed, students will be selected via lottery.  All students who applied will receive a letter in the mail stating whether the student was selected in the lottery or placed on the waiting list.

Incoming 9th Grade:  Recruitment for current 8th graders who are interested in the 9th grade STEM/ P-TECH Academy at King High School, will begin in January 2026.  Current 8th-grade STEM students do NOT need to reapply for high school STEM.  Students will receive information about the STEM/P-TECH Academy when students attend the 8th grade showcase in January at KHS and at Advanced Academics Night in January 2026 in the KHS Performing Arts Center.  Applications will be made available on each middle school campus.  Applications are due TBD at 4:00 p.m. to your 8th grade counselor, no exceptions.  Every student who applies will receive a letter in the mail stating whether the student was selected in the lottery or placed on the waiting list.