The mission of the Governor's Designated STEM School program is to increase student interest and achievement in the fields of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, leading students to fulfilling careers in the New Nevada economy. As Nevada's economy modernizes and diversifies, the State will need more workers with the necessary STEM skills to fill in-demand positions in industries such as advanced manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, information technology, aerospace and defense, and agriculture.
The Governor's Office of Science, Innovation and Technology is charged with identifying and awarding recognition to not more than 15 schools in this State, annually, that demonstrate exemplary performance in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Designated STEM Schools will be recognized at an annual STEM School recognition event.
Applications are open now and due December 5, 2025.
Find the application guide at https://osit.nv.gov/STEM/Gov_Designated_STEM_Schools/
Please submit any questions to: Tracey Howard at t.howard@gov.nv.gov
STEM Leaders Academy
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Also watch OSIT's Designated STEM School videos on YouTube to peek inside Nevada's STEM schools.
WHAT DOES THIS AWARD PROVIDE?
Designation as a Governor's STEM School denotes that your school meets the highest standards of STEM instruction and is a model for schools around the state.
Designations may be used in school marketing/promotions.
Access to a growing network of Nevada STEM schools for collaboration and networking opportunities.
CURRENT LIST OF GOVERNOR'S DESIGNATED STEM SCHOOLS
Model STEM Schools:
Advanced Technologies Academy - Las Vegas
Lied STEM Academy - Las Vegas
McCaw STEAM Academy - Henderson
Mike O'Callaghan Middle School i3 Learn Academy - Las Vegas
Roger D. Gehring Academy of Science and Technology - Las Vegas
Southeast Career Technical Academy - Las Vegas
Southwest Career & Technical Academy - Las Vegas
The Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology (AACT) - Reno
West Career and Technical Academy - Las Vegas
Established STEM Schools:
Arbor View High School - Las Vegas
Carroll M. Johnston STEM Academy of Environmental Studies - North Las Vegas
Doral Academy of Northern Nevada - Reno
Dorothy Lemelson STEM Academy - Reno
Empire Elementary School - Carson City
Incline Elementary School - Incline Village
Incline High School - Incline Village
J. Marlan Walker Elementary School - Henderson
Joseph Neal STEAM Academy - Las Vegas
Judy & John L. Goolsby Elementary School - Las Vegas
Kate Smith Elementary School - Sparks
Leavitt Middle School - Las Vegas
Mabel Hoggard Math & Science Magnet School - Las Vegas
Marce Herz Middle School - Reno
Northwest Career and Technical Academy - Las Vegas
Rancho High School - Las Vegas
The STEM and Medical Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School - North Las Vegas
Walter Bracken STEAM Academy - Las Vegas
Developing STEM Schools:
Berkeley L. Bunker Elementary School - Las Vegas
Clark High School - Las Vegas
Coral Academy High School, Reno Campus - Reno
Coral Academy of Science, Sandy Ridge Campus - Henderson
D.L. “Dusty” Dickens Elementary School - North Las Vegas
David E. Norman Elementary School - Ely
Doris French Elementary School – Las Vegas
Durango High School - Las Vegas
Frank F. Garside Junior High School - Las Vegas
Frank J. Lamping Elementary School - Henderson
Garrett Junior High School - Boulder City
Hyde Park Middle School - Las Vegas
Incline Middle School - Incline Village
Jackpot Combined School - Jackpot
Kenny C. Guinn STEM Academy - Las Vegas
Lomie G. Heard Elementary School - Las Vegas
Riverview Elementary School - Dayton
Roberta C. Cartwright Elementary School - Las Vegas
Sandra B. Abston Elementary School - Las Vegas
Smithridge STEM Academy - Reno
Somerset Academy, Aliante Campus - North Las Vegas
Theron & Naomi Goynes Elementary School - North Las Vegas