High school STEM magnet programs are offered at North County and South River High Schools. These programs are rigorous and allow students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a STEM field of study or STEM Pathway where they participate in job shadowing, problem-based learning, field experiences, internships and meet STEM professionals who assist them in understanding future STEM careers and the paths they may travel to attain their chosen career. Along their STEM journey, they complete a community challenge with a local STEM business or organization and then finish their senior year by completing a robust capstone formal research project or engineering project to include a white paper and a professional STEM conference poster.  Over their high school years, STEM students build foundational knowledge and skills in the STEM disciplines and practice key soft skills needed to become successful in college, their community, and in their chosen future STEM career.  

Application Information

Applications for STEM middle and high school magnet programs are no longer being accepted for the 2024-25 school year.  The application window for the 2024-25 school year was open from October 9, 2023 until November 13, 2023.

The application window for middle and high school STEM/BMAH Magnet Programs will be open from October 7 - November 7, 2024 at noon for the 2025-26 school year.  

Note: AACPS STEM Magnet Program middle and high schools will hold Fall Semester Magnet Information Nights to offer details of all programs for students and families considering whether to apply to any one of our STEM Magnet Programs.