Aspen High School

August 6th

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Dear students and families,

Well, here we are rolling into the 25-26 school year. New teachers and staff are on campus already; returning staff begin tomorrow. Aspen Ambassadors have been hard at work preparing to welcome our 9th grade students on Monday for Orientation. Our Post Secondary office is busy getting ready for Senior Boot Camp on Monday afternoon; and our Academic Counselors are busy finalizing schedules and balancing classes. Golf and Football are underway; and all other fall sports begin on Monday. We hope that you have found time to rest, relax, and enjoy our mountain town this summer. We are so excited to kick off the new year with all of our students on the 12th. This is going to be an incredible year. GO SKIERS!

REMINDER: Freshman Orientation!

All 9th graders need to attend Freshmen Orientation on Monday, August 11th 9am-12pm. Immediately following Orientation students will receive their new Chromebooks.

Students will now be meeting in the Skier Dome.

REMINDER: Senior Boot Camp!

All seniors need to attend Boot Camp on Monday, August 11th 12-4pm.

REMINDER: 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

Schedules

Once you have registered, your student will be able to see their schedule in PowerSchool.
Students MUST attend their scheduled classes the first week of school.
They may request changes via a Google form. Students may not change IB courses at this late date unless it is teacher directed. All schedule changes must be finalized by September 2nd.

Ex Ed

Students are required to participate in Ex Ed every year that they attend Aspen High School.
We have Ex Ed meetings every day the first 3 days of school, and then, Friday, August 15th, is all day prep day for Ex Ed. Students are required to attend all of these meetings to ensure a successful Ex Ed course.
There is a Virtual Parent Night on August 13th at 5:30pm. Leaders will share a link for their specific course.

Be Sure to Notice the Schedule for the First Week of School!

The first week of school follows a different schedule. Click Here

Aspen High School Bell Schedule 25-26

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.

Mark Your Calendar!

Back to School Night- This is a night for parents to go to all of their student’s classes!
Thursday, September 4th 5:30pm

Athletics- Come Support our Skiers!

Home Golf Tournament: Monday, August 11th
1st Home Softball Game: Thursday, September 4th
1st Home Soccer Game: Saturday, September 6th
1st Home Tennis Match: Tuesday, September 9th
1st Home Football Game: Friday, September 12th
1st Home Volleyball: Thursday, September 18th
Cross Country Home Meet (Chris Severy Invitational): Saturday, October 4th

IB Spotlight

IB Diploma seniors, Chloe Axelman and Stella Lodge, completed their CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) Project in July with a 5K run fundraiser. The funds raised were donated to Challenge Aspen. The seniors planned and set the race, marketed by creating flyers, and collaborated with the City of Aspen and the Aspen School District to make the event happen. The turnout was a success, and the girls hope this project will continue as a legacy project for future groups of CAS students.

New Staff at AHS

In addition to the staff I introduced last week, we are happy to welcome a new Theater teacher via our partnership with Theater Aspen. Please join me in welcoming Caitlin Cremins. Caitlin will teach our theater class and direct our Spring musical.

Cellphones, Headphones, Personal Computers

We are a cellphone free school. No phones may be visible in the building until after 3:25pm; students may not use personal devices like Mac Books; and students may only use wired headphones during class time at a teacher’s direction.

Doors

To ensure the safety and security of our school, students and visitors may only enter the high school via the main doors facing Tiehack. The buzzer at the staff doors behind the school has been disabled.

Attendance & Tardies

Students may only have 7 unexcused or parent excused absences per semester, or they risk losing credit (either WF or F).
The Tardy policy has changed: students have 10 minutes to be marked tardy. At 11 minutes they are absent.

NEW THIS YEAR!

Attendance & Tardy will impact Eligibility.
Eligibility will apply to all Aspen High School Activities (athletics, choir concerts, band concerts, theater performance, field trips, Model UN, FBLA, etc.)
Students may not have an F in any course or they are ineligible.
In addition to grade checks, we will have a weekly attendance check, too.

Once a student has 4 tardies in a week, they are ineligible.
Once a student has 2 unexcused absences in a week, they are ineligible.

We will be rolling this out slowly so that teachers, students, families, and coaches have time to understand the system and its consequences. No one will be held ineligible until late September.

REMINDER: 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

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!

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. PAGE 4
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.

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.

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 Family Member

Become a Business/Corporate Sponsor

Questions? Email us at aspenbooster@gmail.com

Go Skiers!

Taste the World: Aspen Sister Cities Fundraiser

Join Us for a Culinary Adventure!

Date: Saturday, August 9

Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Snowmass Village Town Hall

Travel inspired Cocktail attire

Savor global flavors, sip on delightful mocktails, and support future explorers!

Get Your Tickets Today!

Help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 for Aspen Sister Cities exchange programs.

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.

Nutrition News Corner

Please click here for Aspen School District's Nutrition Newsletter from our very own Director of Nutrition Services, Tenille Folk! This newsletter covers all things nutrition from school menus to helpful information and instructions on how to fund your student's lunch accounts.

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