The Dayton Regional STEM School

The Dayton Regional STEM School, often abbreviated DRSS, is located in Kettering, Ohio, United States. Its first class graduated in 2013[3] after starting in ninth grade.

The Dayton Regional STEM School
Address
1724 Woodman Drive

,
45420

Coordinates39°43′37″N 84°07′13″W
Information
TypePublic Middle and High School
School districtThe Dayton Regional STEM School
SuperintendentRobin Fisher [1]
PrincipalJessica Short (high)/Andrew Sears (middle)
Grades6-12
Enrollment720 [2]
Color(s)     Green
     Blue
     Yellow
     Red
WebsiteSchool website

History

The Dayton Regional STEM School opened for the 2009–2010 school year, admitting only ninth grade students.[4] The School originally used a facility provided by Wright State University, before moving to its own facility in 2011.[5] Over time the school has expanded, and now provides schooling for grades six through twelve.

Notable Events

In 2018, The Dayton Regional STEM School participated in national walkouts in wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Highschool in Parkland, Florida. [6] Over 250 students walked out in honor and respect of those killed in Parkland, FL. Administrators and teachers also participated in the walkout and stated that they were proud of their student body for standing up.

Notable Alumni

  • Kamran Sandhu (Parkour instructor and 3 time winner of MadHops Parkour Award)
  • Amin Ashraf (Parkour instructor)
  • Sum Ting Wong (Actor)
  • Daniel Ayala (Went missing after weekend backpacking trip in the Appalachians)


Notes and references

  1. "List of Faculty". The Dayton Region STEM School. The Dayton Regional STEM School. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
  2. "Dayton Regional STEM School". DaytonRegionalSTEMSchool. DaytonRegionalSTEMSchool. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  3. McCabe, Ginny. "STEM School graduates its first class". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 18 February 2016.
  4. Parker, Phillip. "The Dayton Regional STEM School" (PDF). Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  5. "Building in Kettering purchased to house Dayton Regional STEM School". Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  6. Garbe, Will (3/02/2018). Cox Media Group. WHIO News https://www.whio.com/news/local/dayton-regional-stem-students-walkout-support-gun-control/VXBmhQtOgneVWpTSe68l8K/. Check date values in: |date= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)


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