Aspen High School
Student and Family Weekly Update
November 11th
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Principal Nina is away this week for professional development and will resume her weekly letter next week.
Finals Week December 14-18!
The school calendar is structured to allow students to engage deeply with each of their courses during finals week. Families are respectfully requested to adhere to this schedule and avoid planning absences, vacations, or excursions during this period. Students are expected to attend all scheduled final examinations from December 14 through December 18 to demonstrate their mastery of course content following a semester of dedicated effort.
We appreciate your cooperation in aligning personal arrangements with the official academic calendar. Extenuating circumstances require a meeting with building administrators scheduled through Jill Stephens. Please note not all requests will be granted as this schedule has been posted on the website and we strongly encourage families to be present for the end of semester exams.
IB Spotlight
Parents & Guardians: Your DP enrollment and fee was sent in an email from the IB Coordinator, Eileen Knapp. The fee will be posted to Efunds in November. AEF is offering scholarships for this fee. You may select that option in the Google Form.
Skier Scoop
Click here for a snippet from their performance.
🏆 WEEKLY AHS ATHLETIC ROUNDUP
Climbing Team took first place in their first competition of the year which put them ahead of CRMS for the first time EVER. Congratulations to all the climbers for winning their first competition with Stas Bodnar ( Junior AHS) - 1st place out of 68 and
Justin Mavrovic- ( Senior AHS ) - 8th place out of 68
Soccer finished with a great showing in the All-League Voting. Ryan Nitti finished 2nd overall in voting just missing out as Player of the League, but that secured his standing as First Team. Mateo Faccio also secured a First Team spot and was one of the top assist leaders in the state. Nico Marconi came close to cracking the First Team, but he still secured a great spot on the Second Team, he was a great team leader this year. Kieron Byford scooped up a spot on All-League Honorable Mention, he was a true pleasure to watch this year. We are really proud of these guys!
Volleyball finished off the regular season with one of the most exciting wins all year against Vail Christian. It went down to all 5 sets against the number 3 ranked team in 2A. This clinched our home stand for Regionals. We then hosted Weld Central and Jefferson Academy this past Saturday and left the Big Gym as Regional Champions and our spot in the State Championship Tourney. Our first game is this Thursday at 11am in the Denver Coliseum. The game can be watched on the NFHS Network. We will be hosting a watch party for the students in the Commons on Saturday.
Remember that Eligibility Reports are run every Tuesday morning. Please make sure your Student Athlete is staying on top of their grades and attendance. Also, your Student Athlete is ineligible if they have any tardies or absences on game days. They will not be able to participate or travel with the team. It is imperative that they are on time and in class on game days. If you have a Doctors appointment or any other reason why they might be late or absent on a game day, please contact me.
If you have not paid your Fall Sports Fees please login to your account and pay.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. I have an open door policy and would love to answer any questions or address any concerns you might have. We can not improve what we do not know. All conversations are private and confidential, so if something needs to be said please reach out.
All Fall Sports parents be on the look out for the Fall Sports Feedback Survey. Please fill out the form. It is all anonymous and I do not know who responds, I can only see the answers and comments. So please be honest in your assessments. I will send out the Survey as soon as Volleyball wraps up their season.
Best,
Brett Beville, Athletic Director
Post Secondary
Join the post secondary team on November 12th for the Junior & Parent evening meeting at 5:30. We’ll go over how our office supports juniors, what students should be focusing on this year, the college application process, etc. Join the meeting here.
Virtual Parent Coffee with Nina- Wednesday, November 18th!
The next virtual Parent Coffee meeting with Nina is at 8:30am on Wednesday, November 18th.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/wnj-iujn-vgk
Next Book Club Meeting-January 13th!
Disengaged Teen strategies to support your child through the 4 learner modes 5:30-7:00 PM AHS Library
DEADLINE NOV. 16TH! AHS Students! Want to Make a Real Impact? Become a Big Buddy!
Are you a kind, reliable, and positive Aspen High School student who enjoys connecting with others? If so, the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program is a fun and meaningful way to give back—while building your own leadership and communication skills.
As a Big Buddy, you’ll be matched with an Aspen Elementary student and meet with them every Thursday from 11:40 AM – 12:30 PM.
You’ll hang out, play games, do creative projects, and be a consistent, supportive presence in your Little Buddy’s life.
This is a group mentoring program, supervised by Buddy Program staff and supported by school staff. You’ll receive training before the program begins, including tips on building strong connections, setting boundaries, and being a great mentor.
Big Buddy Applications due: Nov. 16
Big Buddy Interviews take place: week of Nov. 30, at AHS
Big Buddy Training takes place: week of Dec. 7, at AHS
First day of program: Jan. 7 (runs through April 29)
Please contact Josh Berro with questions or concerns.
November Hope Notes from Aspen Hope Center
Each month, Aspen Hope Center shares a short message with hope, helpful information, and connections to local resources. Our goal is to build mental health literacy for students, staff, and families, support student mental health at home, and reduce stigma.
2027 PROJECT GRADUATION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS!
Calling Senior Parents:
Project Graduation is a long-standing tradition that keeps our graduates safe while giving them one final unforgettable night together as a class and plans and organizes the spectacular senior graduation brunch. These events take months of planning and we cannot do it without the support of the AHS senior parents.
Please contact aspenprojectgraduation@aspenk12.net to learn how to get involved.
Sign up for a committee here.
💗💗AHS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) 💗💗
Thank you for the families that have donated to our PTO and offered to join our new AHS PTO! We have raised funds to help with staff appreciation and our next goal is to continue raising funds to support student clubs and spirit gear for student swag. Our goal this year is to bring back the SKIER SPIRIT and we would love your help with this work!
Want to help spread glimmers of joy to AHS Teachers and Staff?
⌚⌚⌚To volunteer your time click here. ⌚⌚⌚
💲💲💲To donate click here. 💲💲💲
We are still looking for a enthusiastic parent representative to head up the AHS Parent Teacher Organization for this school year.
Our teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff work tirelessly for our students. As the Squad Lead, you’ll help organize simple, high-impact acts of appreciation throughout the year, from organizing seasonal snack drops and coffee bars to coordinating small token gifts and festive pick-me-ups.
What’s involved?
Flexible Commitment: Perfect for sharing with a co-lead and volunteers!
Core Goal: Brainstorming and coordinating year-round staff recognition events.
Impact: Direct, visible gratitude for the people who make AHS great every single day.
If you love bringing people together, spreading positivity, and showing our staff some well-deserved love, we would love to have you on board!
Attention Freshmen and Sophomores! Colorado Youth Climate Program
Empower Colorado youth for climate action! The Colorado Youth Climate Program (CYCP), led by Wild Rose Education and ACES, sparks climate leadership in high schoolers, especially from rural areas. During the annual CO Youth Climate Summit, develop climate action plans, connect with experts, and explore green careers. Fulfill Seal of Climate Literacy requirements.
Nutrition News & Updates
Tech Center Reminders!
Forgot your Chromebook at home or don't have it charged? You can borrow a Chromebook or charger for the period or the day from the library. You must leave collateral: phone, wallet, or keys. No shoes, clothing or jewelry; no loans without collateral of some kind, at the librarian's discretion. You may not take borrowed devices home. Failure to return devices will result in a charge on your account.
Cost of Chargers: If you wish to purchase a charger, the price is now $18 as we have new, higher quality chargers in stock. You may see Jill in the front office to purchase.
You may also see Zach in the library for Chromebook repairs or replacements, and for help with printing and copying. Many issues can be resolved by restarting your computer and/or a powerwash: Ctrl alt shift R.
Attendance Reminder:
Student attendance matters. We’re noticing an increase in absences during these fall months. Please log in to PowerSchool to view your student’s attendance. Reminder: 7 absences can start to impact student learning and growth in a class. 7 absences is equivalent to missing 20% of a class which is a lot of missed learning time. With block scheduling, 7 days missed is about 2 weeks of class missed.
Stay Connected with ASD!
To receive important Aspen School District text messages through BrightArrow, text YES to 79041.
This is especially helpful for anyone who may not currently be receiving district text messages or who previously opted out.
Thank you for helping us get the word out and keep our families connected!
Personal Device Policy- we are a Cell Phone and Personal Device Free School!
Reminder, cellphones and personal devices 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: Parent or Guardians MUST be the person to pick up a device that is taken during the school day. Students will no longer be allowed to negotiate about who can pick up their device. Parents & Guardians will receive an email notification if a device has been taken.
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 should stay on campus until they are dismissed for the day. Please have this conversation at home as we are noticing several Sophomores (Class of 2029) taking advantage of this opportunity.
Nina Pulatie
Principal, Aspen High School
School Phone #: (970) 300-1786
Email: npulatie@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