Aspen High School

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Dear students and families,

We are in the midst of a lot of testing: IB DP, IB MYP, and AP. Be sure you get good rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and get here on time. You’ve got this! Athletics are on fire- see below for upcoming contests. Please come out and cheer on your Skiers. Seniors are in the last days of classes and getting ready to finish on May 15th. We are excited for our school Athletic Signing Ceremony tomorrow during SET and for our annual Decision Day photo for Seniors on Friday at lunch. Next week we have the Local Scholarship Ceremony and the final Band concert of the year, and we end the week with seniors’ official last day of school. I look forward to seeing all of you as we celebrate the end of the year events!

Elizabeth Foster has been named the winner of the Congressional Art Competition by Congressman Jeff Hurd!

Eli was selected to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, and her artwork will be displayed for a full year along the walkway connecting the U.S. House of Representatives offices to the United States Capitol, an incredible honor.

She and a chaperone will travel to Washington, D.C. to attend the Congressional Art Competition reception on June 11.

Such a unique and well-deserved achievement! Her piece, created under the theme “Echoes of 1776 and 1876,” is attached.

For more information about the competition, visit this page.

The PeAk Program delivered a wonderful performance on May 5th! “Golden” was led by Vanessa Abrams, AHS ESS staff, and PeAk students Folbe Butler, Ann Perlmutter, and Kiah Eklund, with musical production by Harper Morris.

Congratulations to everyone involved on a fantastic and memorable performance!

There are no make ups for IB exams. Student testing schedule.

When an exam ends mid-day, students must return to their required classes for the rest of the day. Students with an afternoon IB exam are still required to be at school at 8:00 AM. Students must check in with Fernanda at 8:00 and tell her where you will be studying. You will only be excused from morning classes if you check in with Fernanda at the beginning of the day. Students will be “activity” excused for the class periods during their exam. Beginning May 4th seniors can be done with SET due to IB exams however students need to attend graduation SET meetings and check in with Fernanda if missing morning classes.

Post Season is upon us. We will be hosting Girls LAX on Thursday and we will be playing Telluride at 4pm. We will also be hosting Boys LAX on Friday, Time and Opponent are TBD. Girls’ Soccer will be traveling to Pueblo on Thursday for a 6pm First Round Match. Make sure all these athletes know Aspen is cheering them on!

Girls Tennis had a great season, but we just couldn't get over that finish line to make it to the State Championship. Track is doing great and will have multiple kids in the State Championships. Baseball is really cranking it out with a few more games this week and the next to finish the regular season. We are currently 4th in the State and have the opportunity to host Regionals for the first time. Golf has a couple more events and our girls are playing their hearts out to make the cut for States.

Signing Day will be on Thursday the 7th (TOMORROW!) during SET (9:35) in the Big Gym. We have 7 Outstanding Students who will keep playing sports after High School!

Steadman Clinic will be giving out Free Sports Physicals on May 18th from 3:00 - 6:30pm. No need for an appointment; it is all walk in! You just need to make sure you bring a CHSAA Physical Form for the Doctor to fill out. Your Student Athlete can not play sports without a Sports Physical filled out on the CHSAA approved form. You can find that form on the CHSAA website.

The attendance policy for late night returns is as follows: If the bus gets back after midnight then they are excused from school until 8:45 am. This will be put in attendance once I know what time the bus has arrived back.

We are working hard to ensure all students have the proper equipment and team gear for their respective sports seasons. This is made possible through the $200 participation fee. Fees for all fall and winter sports have been loaded into PowerSchool, and we ask that families log in and submit payment as soon as possible. Paying fees now helps prevent supplemental charges at the end of the year. We cannot run a successful athletic program without these funds, and the participation fee plays an essential role in supporting our teams. Thank you for taking the time to submit your payment and for your continued support of AHS Athletics.

If you have any questions, please contact AD Brett Beville or his assistant, Bryce Sandoval. bbeville@aspenk12.net and bsandoval@aspenk12.net

There is a carwash on May 16th from 12 PM-3 PM that the freshmen are hosting as their annual fundraiser. It will be in the parking lot of the bank located at 420 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611 behind the library (our communication software keeps flagging the name of the bank as "suspicious content" and will not allow us to use it, if you have questions please reach out to Siri Bassion) and all proceeds will go to the freshmen class and help them host homecoming next year. They will be charging $10, so make sure to be there!

... to the AHS Parent Group, the AHS Appreciation Club, and the many AHS families who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week and Lunch Hero Appreciation Day so special for our staff. We couldn’t have done it without your incredible generosity and support! It truly made for a fun and memorable week.

May 13th 5:30pm AHS library. This is an in person only event. AVSC program directors and coaches and AHS admin will provide an overview of our collaboration to support your students.

Please complete this form to notify Aspen High School that you intend to withdraw your child from our school at the conclusion of the school year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfxlQ9IJFtx9Otkp8wbRL1bEHwiGDfxH1AZxVFe_gJeoHPypQ/viewform?usp=dialog

• Everything should be postmarked by May 8th.

• The deadline to receive cards & letters is May 15th.

• You may drop off for Red Envelopes in the AHS main office through May 15th. Make sure everything is clearly labeled with the student’s name!

If your child has been feeling more anxious, overwhelmed, or withdrawn lately, it may be time for additional support.

Aspen Hope Center’s Beacon of Hope Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is an 8-week, in-person program for teens ages 12–17. It offers more structure than weekly therapy while allowing students to remain at home and in school.

To learn more, please call 970-924-0703 or email admin@aspenhopecenter.org.

Action in Africa is a student-led club that is raising money to support a medical outreach in Uganda. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are selling Good Luck Testing Kits. Each kit is thoughtfully assembled by club members and consists of a clear, test-approved water bottle and pens, as well as inspirational stickers, mints, and candy. These kits are perfect for students taking IB exams

Bottles are available for $10, with all proceeds benefiting Action in Africa’s medical outreach programs

Please use this link to purchase a bottle for your student. If you would like to learn more about Action in Africa please go to actioninafrica.com. Additional donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!

We have TONS of water bottles, hoodies, and jackets in our lost and found. Please come claim your items. Unclaimed items will be donated to the Thrift Store at the end of the year!

Calling all Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior Parents!

Project Graduation is right around the corner and we rely on the involvement of our entire AHS parent community to make it a success. Senior parents lead the planning efforts, sophomore parents bring the event to life by decorating the ARC, junior parents run the event the night of, and freshman parents wrap things up with cleanup the following morning.

Many hands make light work, and all of the volunteer roles are both fun and rewarding! This is also a great opportunity to get a glimpse of what your students will experience when they graduate from Aspen High School.

Today it’s our seniors…tomorrow it’s yours. Help pay it forward to ensure a memorable and safe evening for our seniors by signing up for a grade-level shift:

• Freshman Parent Sign Up
• Sophomore Parent Sign Up
• Junior Parent Sign Up

If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact aspenprojectgraduation@aspenk12.net.

Looking for a unique way to get involved in your community and earn 5 service hours? Volunteer for the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport’s Triennial Emergency Exercise on June 13, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This FAA-required full-scale training simulates an aircraft incident and brings together local partners like Aspen Fire, Roaring Fork Fire Rescue, and Aspen Ambulance District to practice real-life emergency response.

Volunteers play a key role by acting as “victims,” complete with mock injuries and rescue scenarios, making it a hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience you won’t get anywhere else. It’s a fun, immersive way to support first responders, learn how emergency operations work, and see the airport in action. Plus, lunch is provided! Minors (under 18 years of age) must provide contact information for a parent or other legal guardian for event check-in. Volunteer here.

The link to the Google Form is above or here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiZ7QOAdX-lfISbqFw2M3D1b5u1W9V5SaxWOGNTs7xMWVDFw/formResponse

**Any students who participate, please contact Luke Roy at luker13481@aspenk12.net for more information on what to expect and to confirm service hours.**

As we approach the end of the school year, we kindly remind families to review and pay any outstanding student fees.

Seniors:
All outstanding senior fees must be paid by (or on) Senior Check-Out Day, May 18, in order for students to receive their cap and gown and participate in the graduation ceremony.

Underclassmen:
All outstanding student fees must be paid on or before the last day of school, Friday, May 22, 2026. As part of our effort to minimize fees and help families avoid accumulating large balances over time, all student fees are expected to be paid in full by the end of each school year.

*Please note that participation in school athletics is a privilege. Students with outstanding athletic fees from previous school years will be ineligible to participate in athletics until those fees are resolved.

Payment Options:

• Online: Efunds

• In Person: Check, cash, or credit card with Jill in the front office

• By Mail:
  Aspen High School
  c/o Jill Stephens
  0235 High School Rd.
  Aspen, CO 81611

• Payment Plans: We understand that circumstances vary, and payment plans are available. If you would like to discuss a payment arrangement, please email Jill Stephens at jstephens@aspenk12.net as soon as possible.

Athletic Fee Questions:
Please contact Athletic Director Brett Beville at bbeville@aspenk12.net or his Assistant, Bryce Sandoval at bsandoval@aspenk12.net.

AEF generously supports the purchase of a Chromebook for all AHS students. This initiative allows all students to have consistent and equitable access to all of our platforms and programs; it also allows us to support students with any tech issues that may arise; lastly, we can better ensure that students’ data is secure and that they are not accessing/using unsafe applications or sites at school.

We have a newly instituted 3 Strike policy. If a student intentionally breaks or mistreats their Chromebooks 3 times, they are required to pay $250 to cover the cost of the repairs. They will not be issued another device until that fee is paid. Please treat the Chromebooks with care and respect!

Please mark your calendars for our May Examination week schedule for all 9th-11th graders. Reminder, we will not allow students to take their exams early, so please plan accordingly for your summer travel plans.

• Please remember that Eligibility has changed this year; eligibility applies to ALL school activities, not just athletics, and it includes attendance.

• We run eligibility on Tuesdays mid-morning, which means that eligibility is effective Wednesday through the following Tuesday.

• Please click HERE to understand Eligibility.

NO MACBOOKS ALLOWED. We are 1:1 school issued Chromebooks. Macbooks will be confiscated the same as cellphones and airpods.

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ArtBase is holding an Art portfolio building class in July

Click below for more info!

Art portfolio building class

We’re offering our Farmer in Training (FIT) Program, which invites Aspen-area students (ages 14+) to gain hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture. Participants work 12–15 hours per week (3 days/week) and can choose to be paid ($16/hour) or earn volunteer credit. The program runs June 1–August 8, with a minimum two-week commitment.

Students will get involved in everything from planting and harvesting to animal care and forest gardening, all while building real-world skills in sustainable agriculture.

Students to apply here:https://forms.gle/XFnaeaRx5trZ6N5u5

College Outreach 2026 Virtual Events for Colorado Western Slope Students (Grades 7-12) & Families

More 2026 Events:

• May | Student Athletic Recruiting Seminar

• May | Arts College Applications: Portfolios & Auditions Seminar

• May | Summer Opportunities Part II / College Success Strategies Seminar

• May | Career & Technical Programs Seminar

• May | Exceptional Students Seminar

More details at: www.cwscollegeoutreach.org

Save the Date: 22nd Annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair | Sunday, October 4, 2026 | in person on the Aspen School District Campus

May Nutrition News

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