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Dear students and families,

Happy almost Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day! In honor of these two days, where we should focus on love, compassion and gratitude, I hope that the words of JFK will serve as a reminder about how we should show up for each other every day: As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. I hope that everyone has a lovely long weekend!

Thank you to Aspen Words, our Librarian Haylen Gonzalez-Pita, and our moderator / English Teacher Maile Lapenna for bringing author Lily King to Aspen High School!

2026 Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship

Congratulations to our students for being selected for the Youth Cohort! From the City of Aspen Press Release:

The 2026 youth fellows bring a vibrant mix of creative talents. Aaron Levey channels his passion for graphic and fashion design, crafting logos and visuals that stand out. Bo Pfaffmann uses photography and videography to reveal the hidden stories and natural beauty of the community. Dante Clark shines as a young performer and musician, while Jacob Barrow captures compelling moments through his lens. Outdoor enthusiast Koston Tanner is eager to bring the thrill of adventure to life through film. Liloo Oppenheim’s Edible Art Lab transforms food into vibrant, textured, and sculptural creations that delight both the eye and palate. Maya Calle breathes life into fashion with her skillful drawing and imaginative designs. Micah Scott, transitioning from watercolor to oil painting, is expanding their artistic voice by exploring new media like ink, photography, gouache, and spray paint. Norah Glasgow, inspired by recent studies, passionately designs clothing that is as wearable as it is creative. Yaroslav Loboda is a visual artist known for his bold and unique paintings that push creative boundaries. Youth fellows will receive $750 in funding to support their art. These young creatives showcase their talents within Aspen’s youth community. Inspiring and dedicated, they represent the growing future of the local arts scene.

MYP Certificates

We are proud to celebrate the following students for earning the internationally recognized and rigorous IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Certificate. To achieve this distinction, students successfully completed six IB online assessments, the Personal Project, and a portfolio in the Arts or Design, demonstrating sustained commitment, academic excellence, and creativity.

Students who earned the MYP Certificate during the 2024–2025 school year (10th grade):
Reyna Andrews, Annabelle Case, Katie Daniels, Frances Fink, Elizabeth Flynn, Lia Hodgson, Emily Mavrovic, Bobby Ruiz, Pryce Russell, Autumn Sherwin, and Naya Smith.

Congratulations to these students for their hard-work, perseverance, and dedication to learning!

We are excited to announce that we are hard at work on the second Skier Alumni Magazine!

• 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.

Reminder that all course registrations are due by Feb. 25th. Counselors are meeting with students 1 on 1.

• We are busy finalizing Ex Ed course options for next year.

• Please remember that students are required to participate in Ex Ed for every year that they attend AHS; there are no exceptions and no parent-led college tours.

• We will host a Virtual Parent & Student Ex Ed Information Meeting on March 3rd 5:30pm.

• AHS Students will review courses and auction information in SET on March 10th.

Alpine is on fire with another win! We have a bunch of kids that already qualified for State. The Girls’ Swim Team has States this weekend and these Girls’ have a really great chance to show what we are made of. Last night was the Pink in The Rink for Breast Cancer Awareness Hockey Game and it was great seeing all that Pink in the Crowd. The Hockey Team raised a nice chunk of change to donate to Breast Cancer Awareness. Hockey will have their Senior Night on Saturday and we also have both the Boys and Girls playing Coal Ridge in the Gym.

We are going to have our Spring Sports Parent Meeting in the Commons on 2/24 at 5:30pm. I will have the Coaches there so they can speak to the parents about their upcoming Season.

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 Assistant AD Bryce Sandoval. bbeville@aspenk12.net and bsandoval@aspenk12.net

registration link

Aspen Sister Cities and Aspen High School are offering an extended IB student exchange opportunity to rising juniors summer of 2026.

Application deadline is Friday, February 20th.

For more information, click here.

Apply here!

The mission of the 2026 Young Writers Institute of Aspen is to bring together kids and teens who love writing and seek to grow, practice, and share their creativity and writing voice with peers their age—all in the beauty of the Roaring Fork Valley. Our theme will continue to be: Our Voices Matter! Together, we’ll collect Seed Ideas—sparks of creativity that will grow into meaningful writing adventures your writer can revisit long after camp ends.

If you have any questions about the camp, please feel free to reach out to Elizabeth Malony by scanning the QR code or emailing at: elizmaloney7291@gmail.com

Join us in celebrating our amazing AHS teachers and staff with Chocolate Bliss, a sweet and simple way to show our appreciation! Parents and students are invited to contribute homemade or store-bought chocolate treats to help fill the staff lounge and brighten their day.

Please drop off goodies at the front office by the start of school on Friday morning. Every contribution, big or small, helps make this event extra special. Thank you for helping us show some love to the incredible people who support our students every day!

SENIOR ADS: Due Thursday, February 12th-

• The perfect way to commemorate achievements and celebrate milestones.
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Senior newsletter

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AHS Booster Club Membership: Not a Member? Support OUR Athletes & CHSSA Clubs! New Nike Uniforms for all Athletes coming soon. Support this update today!!

Join Today and Enjoy FREE ENTRY to all Winter and Spring Sporting Events, $20 Concessions card and 15% off AHS Spirit Wear! Join Now!

AHS Booster Club Sponsorship: Become a Sponsor and see your Business or Family Name on the FIELD & COURT for all to see WHO supports our AHS athletes. Sponsor Today!

THANK YOU SKIER NATION!!

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

UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS:

• Feb 24 | Private & Outside Scholarships: Myths & Realities Seminar

• March | Gap Year Seminar

• April | Environmental Global Citizen Seminar

• 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: https://www.cwscollegeoutreach.org/

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

• Bugs Created by Kaki King and GLITCH | March 7th @ 4pm
• “Infinitely Yours” and other works by Miwa Matreyek | April 21st @ 6:30pm
• Flying Karamazov Brothers | April 23rd @ 6pm

ASD Nutrition Newsletter February 2026

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