Richfield STEM School PTO

06/03/2026

It is time to empty the backpacks and check under the bed. We still have quite a few library books out on loan, and some outstanding fines that need to be settled before the end of the school year.

Here is the current breakdown of outstanding books/fines by grade level:

Kindergarten: 12 books

First Grade: 39 books

Second Grade: 19 books

Third Grade: 29 books

Fourth Grade: 21 books

Fifth Grade: 35 books

04/20/2026

Who had a ⚡️ SPARKTACULAR ⚡️ time on Friday? We’d love to see your favorite photos from the evening’s festivities in the comments!

(These may be used in the yearbook! )

04/17/2026

Tonight's the night! Hope to see you at Sparktacular at R-STEM from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.!

04/15/2026

Sparktacular is this Friday (4/17) at R-STEM from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.! We’re so excited to welcome our students and their families to this giant fun fest! A few items to note so you can best be prepared for the evening:
-This is a cash only event (with the exception of silent auction items).
-Admission is $3/per person.
-This is NOT a drop-off event. Adult(s) must accompany children.
-Food is available to purchase (see attached menu).
-Sparkledo hair styles: $3
-Face painting: $2
-Raffle buckets: 2 tickets for $1
-Pie throwing booth: $1/per pie.
-All other attractions are FREE!

If when you arrive the parking lot is full, please utilize the back parking lot (next to the playground) or the RDLS front lot.

04/08/2026

Sparktacular, R-STEM's annual school carnival, is next Friday and we still DESPERATELY need volunteers. Our greatest need is for assistance in the second time slot from 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please sign up today so we can make sure the event is a success!

Join us at our annual SPARKTACULAR! It's our biggest event of the year! This awesome event couldn't take place without our amazing volunteers so please consider signing up for a shift! Grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc. are welcome to sign up too! ALL VOLUNTEERS GET INTO SPARKTACULAR FOR FREE!! Middle...

03/19/2026

Join us TONIGHT until 8 p.m. at El Taco Real, 2208 W. 66th Street, for R-STEM’s restaurant night! A portion of the proceeds goes directly back to the R-STEM PTO.

02/11/2026

Join us today for February's PTO Meeting — in person or virtually! This is a great opportunity to hear directly from families, staff, and students.

We're excited to welcome a few special guests who'll be sharing information and updates on:
Fourth Grade 📘
Fifth Grade 📘
Student Leadership 🤝
Date: Today! Wednesday, February 11
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Community Room, #111 or >> Join Virtually Here:

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01/14/2026

Join us TONIGHT for our January PTO Meeting!

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the board, school staff, and gain insight into specific events. Come hear updates, share your feedback, and connect with other parents.

When: Wednesday, January 14
In Person: Community Room, #111
Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6845663936
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11/06/2025

Thanks to everyone who donated food and/or money to help us provide dinner to our educators during fall conferences. Special thanks to Frosted with Care for the delicious chocolate chip sea salt cookies and Snark Witch Gluten Free Goods for the GF glazed pumpkin loaves.

10/15/2025

R-STEM Sparks are ✨GOLDEN ✨!
Today we celebrated exceeding our fundraising goal by having a glow dance party for each grade.