The STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary - Suffolk

Applications are Now Open!

The STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington is for rising K-5 students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as hands-on learning experiences. Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 academic year. Click the button below to submit your student(s) into the lottery system. 

Our Mission

The STEM Academy at Booker T. Washington Elementary revolutionizes education for our youngest learners by promoting experiential learning led by master educators in a nurturing environment. The Lab School focuses on community- and field-based learning to address real-world issues, preparing students for an innovative and STEM-focused future. The Academy is an inclusive environment catering to diverse learning styles and backgrounds. 

Ms. Rachele Hirsch-Brooks

Program Lead

STEM Academy at Booker T Washington Elementary