STEM Out-of-School Program:
Cybersecurity
El Raton Media Works offers Raton students a free after-school STEM program made possible by grants from the Encantado Foundation and the NMSU STEM Innovation Network.
ERMW will deliver OST programs during
the 2025–2026 school year.
CyberPatriot (Cybersecurity)
team-based, gamified national competition.
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Starting in September 2025 through May 2026.
CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air & Space Forces Association to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. Students act as IT professionals defending virtual networks in an engaging, competitive format. CyberTigers runs one day a week from January through May at the Intermediate School for 5th and 6th graders, and one day a week at the High School for grades 7-12.
Benefits for Participants
Gamified Learning
CyberPatriot transforms cybersecurity into a competitive, team-based challenge, motivating rural students to reach national standards.
Build Confidence and Self-Esteem
Achieving success in coding can boost students' confidence and self-esteem.
Foster Teamwork and Collaboration
Working on team projects taught students valuable teamwork and communication skills.
Ask your teacher how to join, or have a parent/guardian email us at info@elratonmediaworks.org for more information.
Raton students are
encouraged to join!