Aspen High School

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Dear students and families,

We are in the home stretch now! Winter sports are in full swing, and our students are diligently preparing for next week’s finals. We’ve also been treated to the remarkable musical talents of our AHS performers—from tree-lighting ceremonies around town, to last night’s outstanding band concert, to tonight’s choir performance. We are so fortunate to have their music brighten this busy season.

A quick reminder: our finals schedule differs from our regular daily schedule, and there will be no additional bus run. After exams conclude, students may attend Monday’s study session, meet individually with teachers, or simply take a breather and enjoy some fresh air.

Looking ahead, Semester 2 schedules must be finalized by Thursday, December 18th. And, of course, I hope everyone is gearing up for opening day at Highlands and Buttermilk, if only to take a study break. See you on the hill!

Kudos to Andy Farmer and the AHS Jazz & Concert Bands for a stellar winter concert last night!

• Boys Basketball has started their season off hot winning 4 out of 5 games and finishing 3rd in their Tourney in Denver.

• Hockey is 2-0 to start the season with a couple of great wins.

• The Girls’ Dance Team is going for another State Championship this weekend at the Denver Coliseum. Everyone wish them luck!

• Aspen High School’s own Tommy Cox got voted “Best Of” Coach of the Year for his fantastic job with the Boys Lacrosse Team, by the Aspen Times!

• Keep updated with on our teams with Instagram @aspenathletics

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

AHS students and teachers are working hard at FINALS before Winter Break, so let's give them a snack and something to look forward to! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please specify what type of baked good you are bringing and bring a lot to share. (Dietary restriction sensitivities are encouraged!) Drop off at the main office on Wednesday December 17th before 9am!

FINALS FUEL SIGNUP

Next week during finals, Student Senate is hosting a study session after school on Monday from 1:15-3pm in the commons. There will be teachers and peer tutors to help students, and snacks will be included.

A professor from University of North Florida (with ties to Aspen) has reached out to us as she is interested in interviewing Juniors and Seniors at Aspen High School for her research project. The goal of her research is to explore what it is like for high school students to "come of age" in Aspen: that is, how they transition to adulthood with a context that has very particular social class and status dynamics (both within peer groups, but also the town's labor and housing markets).

Interested students should reach out to Karen Hawkes at khawkes@aspenk12.net. Students who participate will need to get parental consent.

Article from Aspen Times, profiling her research: https://www.aspentimes.com/news/aspens-impossible-math/

The Shining Stars Club is hosting a toy drive from December 1st- December 19th to help the Shining Stars Foundation bring holiday joy and magic to kids and families facing pediatric cancer.

To support the toy drive, please bring in new, unwrapped toys to the drop-off box by the front office. The club would like to thank you for your support and wishes you a wonderful holiday season!

Aspen High School would like to thank the Aspen/Snowmass business community for employing and supporting our students with valuable work experiences this semester.

Thank you to our Industry Speakers this semester:

• Sarah Reynolds Lasser- Hospitality, Aspen Chamber Resort Association

• Michaela Corkery - The St. Regis, Marketing and HR

• Chris Lanter, Chef, Entrepreneur, Owner- Operator, Cache Cache & Hometeam

• Tom McCauley, Chief Human Resources Officer, Aspen Valley Health

50 juniors and seniors participated in the Work-Based Learning Program where students work in the community and receive business credit tying their experiences to business practices, career pathways, and resume & interviewing skills.

Thank you to all of the businesses who employ & support our students:

Alie & Shae
Aspen Recreation Center
Aspen Restaurant Marketing, Inc.
Aspen Skiing Company
Aspen Total Automotive
Aspen Youth Center
AVSC
Bosq
City of Aspen/Communications Dept.
Clark’s Market
Cozy Point Ranch
DO Organizing
Free Range Kitchen
Genius
Grizzly Electric
Hickory House
Home Team BBQ
Il Poggio
Mi Chola
Misstyx
O2 Aspen

Paradise Bakery
PE101
Silver Peak Grill
Snowmass Club
Snowmass Rec Center
Snowmass Sports
St Regis
Summit Studios
Sure Thing Burger
Sugar Sweet
TACAW
Twinkle

Parents please contact Diane Godfrey if you have work opportunities for students, could be a guest speaker, or have any great ideas for the program:

Diane Godfrey, Work-Based Learning Program Coordiantor at: dgodfrey@aspenk12.net or (970) 300-2144

Senior Application Window

Opened: Monday, December 1

Deadline: Friday, December 12 at midnight

Only seniors may apply during this first window. All paperwork must be fully completed, including all required parent/guardian signatures, and returned together as one packet. Incomplete signatures/paperwork will not be accepted.

In addition, each application must include a copy of the student’s driver’s license or school photo ID.

Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

Junior Application Window

Opens: Monday, December 15

Deadline: Friday, December 19 at midnight

Junior applications will only be accepted during this secondary registration window. The same expectations apply: paperwork must be complete, signed, and submitted together with a copy of the student’s license or school photo ID

Please click here for information regarding how to access Toddle for your student.

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Upcoming Due Dates:

Personal Project Showcase: January 28th

Aspen High School Driver’s Ed. Program will offer an in-person driver's ed “immersion” permit class starting December 20-23 that will cover the 30 hour requirement for students to get their driving permit. This class will provide the opportunity for students to complete the course approved by the Colorado DMV and take the test at the end that qualifies for the Colorado driving permit. Students must be a minimum of 14 yrs and 6 months at the start of the course (they DO NOT need to be 15 years old by the end of it…) and be in attendance for all 30 hours in order to pass the class on time.

Classes will be taught in a room at Aspen Middle School.

The cost of the course is $260 and snacks will be provided for each session. To register, please click on this link and for more information, please contact Georgina Levey (glevey@aspenk12.net)

Former AHS student Jasmine McCuiston is bravely recovering from a sudden, life-threatening illness. Jasmine’s strength and positivity have inspired everyone around her, and now she needs her Aspen family to rally behind her. Every message, donation, and kind word helps.

💜 Donate or send love here

Hello Aspen High School students and parents. As we get ready for winter break, we wanted to send you a few important reminders:

College Applications/Deadlines: Many colleges have early January deadlines. Please note: Our office is closed for Winter break from Dec 20 until January 5. If you have an early January deadline, we highly encourage you to submit your application before winter break. If this is your first application, please make sure to meet with your counselor so we can review your application before submission.

Local Scholarships: Join us for our local scholarships presentation! We'll have all the info you need to apply for over $400,000 in scholarships from our community! Students can join us on Wednesday Jan 7th during lunch in the Black Box and we'll have an evening presentation for parents Jan 7th at 5:30p. Zoom link to follow next week.

First Underclassmen Virtual Parent Student Meeting this Thursday night: Post Secondary is having its first virtual presentation for Freshman and Sophomore parents and their students this Thursday December 11 at 5:30pm. We will be going over what students should be focusing on in their underclassmen years. We provide simultaneous translation from English to Spanish. We hope you will all join us via this zoom link.

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