Aspen High School
Student and Family Weekly Update
July 30th
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Dear students and families,
We have our front office staff, as well as our counseling staff back on campus, so please reach out with questions. We realize that the earlier start means summer has felt a bit short, but the end of the semester before winter break, and the end of the school year before Memorial Day will help set our students up for even more academic success, while hopefully lessening the stress students were feeling over winter break. Enjoy the last weeks of summer vacation and get ready for an incredible year at Aspen High School!
New Staff at AHS!
Please join me in welcoming our new staff at AHS! I have included emails for our front office, counselor, & administrative assistants
Fernanda Stear - Attendance Administrative Assistant fstear@aspenk12.net
Jill Stephens- Lead AHS Administrative Assistant (fees, communication, etc) jstephens@aspenk12.net
Nina Pulatie- Assistant Principal npulatie@aspenk12.net
Brett Beville- Athletic Director bbeville@aspenk12.net
Bryce Sandoval - Assistant to the Athletic Director bsandoval@aspenk12.net
Mateo Leano- Post Secondary Counselor L-Z mleano@aspenk12.net
Sarah Sachs- Post Secondary Administrative Assistant ssachs@aspenk12.net
Gabe SanAgustin- ELA Teacher
Lillian Beville- ESS Teacher
Kobe Neal- Aviation Teacher
Anne Uhlfelder- CLDE Teacher
Natalie Hernandez- ESS Para
Jules Mabad- ESS Para
Summer Homework
All students have summer work!
Please click on the links based on your grade level. This information is on the AHS Homepage, too.
Summer Work for all students to be completed before school starts.
IB DP & Non DP 11th & 12th Grade Summer Work
IB MYP 9th & 10th Grade Summer Work
Freshman Orientation
Senior Boot Camp
Aspen High School Bell Schedule 25-26
- Next year, AHS classes begin at 8am and end at 3:20. Click here for the Bell Schedule.
- We will have Early Release Wednesday once a month. See the link above for the exact dates.
- The first week of school follows a different schedule. Click Here.
Parking
Only seniors may park on campus. Our email distribution list was not working, so we apologize that most seniors did not receive the email; this has been rectified, so seniors should check their email.
The fee is $75 and students must have their fees paid in full before they can purchase a pass.
Seniors may only park in the AMS lot; they may not park in the AHS lot or they risk losing their parking privileges.
No other students may park on campus.
Students who attempt to park on campus without a pass have 3 strikes and then lose parking privileges- this also goes for seniors who park illegally.
Strike 1 - Warning sticker
Strike 2 - Boot
Strike 3 - Tow & Loss of parking privileges
Booster Club!
Welcome to the 2025–26 AHS Booster Club!
Be part of something special at Aspen High School! The AHS Booster Club is a fun, parent-run group that supports our student-athletes, clubs & activities all year long. From Homecoming and Senior Celebrations to Supplemental Team Swag & Equipment—we make the magic happen behind the scenes.
Why Join?
Whether you’re a Family Member or a Business Sponsor, you’ll get awesome perks:
- Free entry to home games & events
- $20 concession card
- One-time 15% off merch
- Your name or logo on our Interactive Wall of Fame
- Business (or Family) Sponsors also get banners in the stadium & gym, shoutouts on video displays, in print, and recognition at events
Make a real impact!
Your support also fuels team gear, spirit events, banquets, rose ceremonies, scholarships, and so much more.
This year, we’re expanding our Wall of Fame in the main gym lobby—come be a part of it!
Ready to join?
Become a Business/Corporate Sponsor
Questions? Email us at aspenbooster@gmail.com
Go Skiers!
Family Engagement & Parent Volunteer Opportunities
Want to get involved at Aspen High School? Whether you're interested in joining the Aspen High School Parent Group, exploring volunteer opportunities, or simply staying connected to our school community, we’d love to hear from you! Please take a moment to fill out this form with your contact information and areas of interest. We are also seeking a few families to sponsor/co-sponsor our teacher appreciation back-to-school events. If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions regarding parent involvement opportunities, please contact Alyssa at aspenhighschoolparentgroup@gmail.com.
Registration is now Open
It is time to register your returning student(s) for the 2025-2026 school year. Similar to last year, this year’s registration will be online. Please note that families returning to ASD no longer need to provide documents for Proof of Residency.
We ask that you use this opportunity to carefully review all of your personal information and make sure it is correct and up to date. This will ensure you are receiving all pertinent information for your student(s) via email, phone or text and that we can reach you in the event of an emergency.
POWERSCHOOL FORMS & CONTACT INFORMATION
There are now two ways to fill out returning student forms. You can fill out these forms using your PowerSchool App on your phone or tablet. This will work best for parents who have minor changes.
To register using a personal computer please follow these directions.
To register using the online app follow these directions.
Make sure you fill out the forms for each student by clicking on their individual name tabs. Your registration is not complete until the online forms have been reviewed and accepted.
Updated class schedules will be available on August 4th for students after the registration forms have been completed.
LATINO REGISTRATION EVENT
Aspen Family Connections will be holding a Latino Registration Event Wednesday, July 30th from 8:00am- 4:00pm in the front lobby of AMS. Any Spanish speaking families who need assistance with registration are welcome! Please click HERE for the flier with more information.
Fall Sports
Please reach out to our new AD, Brett Beville with questions, or just to say a quick hello. bbeville@aspenk12.net. You may also reach out to his assistant, Bryce Sandoval bsandoval@aspenk12.net
Golf begins August 4th.
All other sports begin August 11th.
Students must be registered, with a current physical uploaded, in order to practice on Day 1.
All students/families sign a code of conduct to participate in Athletics. Students will receive an athletic consequence for any and all violations of the drug/alcohol/tobacco policy regardless of when and where the infraction takes place. Students who reach 3 total infractions at AHS will be ineligible to participate in athletics for one calendar year.
To ensure a smooth participation process, please take a moment to explore our Aspen High School Athletics website for detailed information about our offerings: Aspen High School Athletics website
Aspen Student-Athlete Registration: All students participating in athletics must complete this registration, which includes critical information, insurance details, and a physical examination valid for 365 days from the examination date. Please complete this registration using the following link for your convenience: Student-Athlete Registration
- CHSAA Eligibility: IF YOU ARE NEW TO AHS and entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade, please contact us at your earliest convenience so we can initiate the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) Transfer Portal. This step is essential to determine your child's eligibility to compete in CHSAA sanctioned events at Aspen High School.
Ex Ed
Ex Ed is a key component of the Aspen High School experience, and, as such, is required of all students for every year that they attend AHS.
The first days of school are critical aspects of the Ex Ed learning and growing process, so we look forward to seeing everyone in their Ex Ed groups on the first day, August 12th!
Please reach out to me ASAP if you do not have an Ex Ed, or if you have sustained an injury that will not allow you to participate in your previously assigned Ex Ed. We require doctor’s notes that explicitly state students may not participate in order for a student to receive a medical exemption.
Student Intent to Withdraw
Please reach out to Jolaine Pfeifer at jopfeifer@aspenk12.net if your child will not be attending AHS for the 2025-2026 school year. Jolaine will follow up to provide you with the required withdrawal form and information on how academic records will be provided to your child's next school.
Cell Phone Policy- we are a Cell Phone Free School!
Reminder, cellphones are NOT allowed to be visible on campus until after the last class ends at 3:20; this means that as soon as a student enters the building, earbuds & phones must be put away.
NEW this year: students may not use headphones of any sort during the day unless they are in a class and directed to do so by a teacher.
Closed/Open Campus Policy
- Reminder, Juniors and Seniors may leave campus for lunch; they may not come and go during free periods, just lunch. All 9th & 10th graders must stay on campus until they are dismissed for the day.
- Click here to learn more!
Unlock Your Future: The AHS Virtual Internship Pilot Course/ Semester 2, 2026
Get a head start on your career interests with the AHS Virtual Internship Program! This unique semester-long pilot course offers rising 10th and 11th grade students hands-on experience solving real business challenges working for a real company or organization in diverse fields of interest. Beyond the virtual internship, students will master resume building, interviewing, and professional communication, preparing for college and career beyond. Discover passions, explore exciting career paths, and gain the confidence and skills to succeed outside of school!
This pilot course will be offered next year Semester 2. If you or your student would like to enroll, please contact your counselor, Josh or Kearstin. If you have any questions about the course, please contact Diane Godfrey at dgodfrey@aspenk12.net or (970) 300-2144.
Unlock Your Future: The AHS Virtual Internship Pilot Course/ Semester 2, 2026
Get a head start on your career interests with the AHS Virtual Internship Program! This unique semester-long pilot course offers rising 10th and 11th grade students hands-on experience solving real business challenges working for a real company or organization in diverse fields of interest. Beyond the virtual internship, students will master resume building, interviewing, and professional communication, preparing for college and career beyond. Discover passions, explore exciting career paths, and gain the confidence and skills to succeed outside of school!
This pilot course will be offered next year Semester 2. If you or your student would like to enroll, please contact your counselor, Josh or Kearstin. If you have any questions about the course, please contact Diane Godfrey at dgodfrey@aspenk12.net or (970) 300-2144.
Sarah Strassburger
Principal, Aspen High School
School Phone #: (970) 315-3516
Email: sstrassburger@aspenk12.net
Website: https://ahs.aspenk12.net/en-US
Location: 235 High School Road, Aspen, CO, USA
Aspen School District Main Phone #: (970) 925-3760
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspenHighSchool