The Phoenix
Aspire Trade High School | September 12, 2025
- October 29: Senior Meeting
- October 30 - 31: Teacher Workdays
- November 4: Picture Day ( All Students and Staff)
- November 3 & 6: Senior Portrait ( Off Campus) * New Date*
- November 7: Homecoming Dance
- November 10: Teacher Workday
Introducing the FIRST EVER Phoenix Wars!
Homecoming at ATHS looks a little different since we don't have a football team—so we're creating our own exciting tradition: Phoenix Wars! Get ready for a day filled with competition, school spirit, and celebration.
Phoenix Wars - Friday, November 7th
This all-school event will take place during the school day and promises to be unforgettable!
What's Happening:
- Mr. Whitley and his auto students will be grilling up lunch for EVERY student and staff member—we're talking a full-on cookout!
- 10 teams will compete in Phoenix Wars, representing different trade classrooms
- Teams are sign-up based, so grab your friends and get ready to compete
- Students will battle it out in various competitive games throughout the day
Prizes:
- Bronze Medal - 3rd Place Team
- Silver Medal - 2nd Place Team
- Gold Medal - 1st Place Team
- Each winning team member receives a medal, and their trade classroom gets a trophy to display with pride!
Our goal? To create a tradition that trades can be proud of year after year—bragging rights included!
Homecoming Court
Nominations: October 27th - November 4th
Voting: November 5th (during school)
Court Announcement: November 6th (nominees will be notified)
Homecoming Court Presentation: November 7th during Phoenix Wars
King & Queen Reveal: At the dance!
We'll also be voting on superlatives—winners will be announced at the dance!
Homecoming Dance: Roll Out the Red Carpet
Date: Friday, November 7th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: School Atrium
Theme: Roll Out the Red Carpet
Come dressed to impress for a night of dancing, food, and fun with a DJ!
Dance Tickets: $10
Purchase tickets in the cafeteria - ** Deadline Nov. 4th **
Bringing a Guest?
Students are welcome to bring a guest from another school! Pick up a guest form in the cafeteria.
Why This Matters
Phoenix Wars is more than just games and competition—it's about building school spirit, celebrating our unique trade programs, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. This is OUR homecoming, designed specifically for what makes ATHS special!
Testing News
Students who participated in the WIDA ACCESS Screener have now received their scores. We are pleased to share that English Learner (EL) services are already underway under the leadership of Ms. Sanders, Director of Exceptional Children (EC).
Our next scheduled assessment is the PreACT, which will be administered to all 10th-grade students on Monday, November 10th.
Please note that this date is a Teacher Workday; therefore, students in grades 9, 11, and 12 will not attend school.
This is not a remote learning day, as the date was previously designated for teacher planning. A make-up testing day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12th.
Report Cards
The first quarter is coming to a close! The grading period will end on October 21st, and report cards will be distributed no later than October 28th. Please encourage your student to stay on top of any missing assignments as we wrap up the quarter.
Stay warm while you master your craft with our cozy trade school sweatshirts and full zip jackets—now available for purchase!
Pricing:
- Sweatshirts: $17.00
- Full Zip Jackets: $25.00
When & Where:
Stop by the atrium every morning from 7:40 AM - 8:00 AM to grab yours.
⚠️ Supply is extremely limited—don't miss out! ⚠️
Get yours today and rep your school with pride!
Getting your driver's license is an exciting milestone! While Aspire doesn't offer driver's education on campus, we want to make sure you know about the affordable options available to our students.
Aspire students can take driver's education through their "home" high school - that's the school you would attend based on your address if you were going to a traditional public school. Through Jordan Driving School, the official partner for public school driver's ed, the cost is just $65, which is significantly less expensive than private driving schools.
Flexible Options That Work for You
We know our students have busy schedules, so Jordan Driving School offers several options for the classroom portion of driver's education. In addition to regular school-day classes, they provide Saturday sessions, summer classes, and virtual options. This flexibility means you can complete your driver's education without worrying about schedule conflicts.
The program includes both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving lessons, giving you everything you need to become a safe, confident driver.
To get started, visit their website at: https://www.jordandrivingschoolcharlotte.com/index.html
Driver Certificate Of Eligibility
If your student is requesting a Certificate of Eligibility, please allow two weeks for the processing to be completed. You can request a Student Certificate of Eligibility by contacting Rob Racquer at r.racquer@aspiretradehs.org.
Please note that Same-day Certificate will not be provided.
Parents and students,
Please remember that all lunch orders are due by Thursday at 11:45 PM each week.
Orders placed on Friday will not be included for the lunch for the up coming week.
All orders must be completed by Thursday.
Our lunch orders for the following week are placed with our lunch providers on Friday morning, so it's important to get your orders in on time to ensure your student receives their meals. Lunch may be conveniently ordered online at foodese.com. If you miss the Thursday 11:45 PM deadline, your student will need to bring lunch from home or purchase from our vending machine.
Thank you for helping us maintain our lunch service schedule!
