The Phoenix Post

• Principal's Corner🍎
• Meet the Teacher Night👋
• Preparing for the 26-27 School Year📚
• See you on August 3rd! 💻
• In-Person Support 🔴

Welcome back, Aspire students and families!

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we remain committed to helping every student grow through our FIRE traits: Focus, Invested, Respectful, and Empowered. Last year, we celebrated meaningful student growth on both state and district assessments, and we look forward to building on that momentum by increasing student engagement—both online and on campus.

This year, Aspire is also transitioning from a 6–12 model to a 7–12 model. Through our hybrid approach, we will continue creating engaging, supportive, and flexible learning experiences that help every student thrive.

Thank you for your continued partnership—we look forward to “seeing” everyone on August 3!

Chelsey Laningham, Principal

Aspire’s Meet the Teacher Night on July 29 from 5:00–7:00 p.m.!

Sessions will begin every 30 minutes, with separate sessions available for 7th–8th grade and 9th–12th grade students and families.

*ALL New to Aspire Students are REQUIRED to attend Meet the Teacher Night*

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet teachers, pick up technology and materials, learn about Aspire’s hybrid learning model and expectations for the 2026–2027 school year, and explore our online and hybrid Dual Enrollment opportunities. Full-time students may also have their school photos taken and pre-order a yearbook.

Meet the Teacher Night is open to both full-time and part-time Aspire students, and we look forward to welcoming everyone as we prepare to Rise. Learn. Thrive.

Hearing & Vision Screening will begin at 4PM on Meet the Teacher Night

Students required to attend Hearing & Vision Screening:

• ALL Full-Time 7th Graders
• ALL Full-Time 9th Graders
• ALL Students with IEPs
• ALL NEW to District Students

For questions regarding Hearing & Vision Screenings, please call 623-445-4992

Student technology and materials needed for the 2026–2027 school year will be distributed during Meet the Teacher Night on July 29 from 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Families will also have the opportunity to connect with Aspire staff and learn more about the teachers who will support students this year.

Visit our website to Meet the Middle School Team and Meet Our High School Team.

The first day of school is Monday, August 3, 2026!

7th & 8th grade students should log in to their virtual classes at 8:45 a.m. Virtual links will be posted in Canvas at 8:30 a.m. and emailed by teachers.

For students in grades 9–12, Canvas courses will be published and available beginning at 9:00 a.m. High school courses are asynchronous, so students will not attend live virtual classes.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

Aspire students are invited to take advantage of our in-person support opportunities every Tuesday-Thursday at the Innovation Center.

• Middle school students may attend from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. to participate in their Virtual classes and receive additional teacher support in the afternoon; students staying all day should bring a packed lunch.
• High school students may attend the Learning Lab from 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. to get help from teachers, meet with a specific teacher, or use the space as a quiet place to work.

**REMINDER: If you are new to Aspire this school year, you must attend In-Person Support twice within the first 2 weeks**

Contact 623-445-4992 with questions!

Address: 20402 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Phone: 623-445-4992

Email: aspire@dvusd.org

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