Aspen High School
Student and Family Weekly Update
October 29th
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Dear students and families,
I hope everyone is gearing up for a festive Halloween. Be sure to wear your costumes on Friday to celebrate our seniors on the football and dance teams at our final home game of the season. Remember: no masks/face coverings and no weapons of any kind. I also want to remind everyone to be safe this weekend!
Healthy Kids Colorado Survey
This November, students at Aspen High School, Aspen Middle School, and Aspen Community School will take part in the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS)- a vital, statewide survey that helps us better understand and support the health and well-being of our youth.
The HKCS gathers anonymous information on topics such as mental health, school safety, physical activity, nutrition, and substance use. The data we receive is an essential tool for our schools and community. It helps guide programs that promote student wellness and provides valuable insight for securing additional funding for behavioral health and substance misuse prevention efforts here in our valley.
Students will complete the survey on Wednesday, November 12th, during class time. Participation is voluntary and anonymous, and students can skip any questions they don’t wish to answer. Attached you’ll find the HKCS Parent Letter and a Q&A Information Sheet with more details, including links to view the survey questions. To help parents learn more, we’ll be hosting a virtual information session on Wednesday, November 5th at 5:15 p.m. We encourage you to join us to hear more about the survey process, how results are used, and the positive impact this data has on shaping youth supports in our schools and community. Please use the following Zoom link to join the parent information session: https://aspenk12-net.zoom.us/j/9263247167?omn=89271437915
Thank you for your partnership in supporting the physical and behavioral health of our students and families. Together, we’re creating a healthier, more connected community for our kids to thrive.
If you would like to opt your student out please fill out the following Link
IB Spotlight
AHS Athletics
Hockey begins November 10th. All Other Winter Sports begin on November 17th. Students must have registered via the Athletic Home Page and uploaded page 4 of the Physical form to participate on the first day of practice.
Cross Country is Running Strong right into the State Championships on Saturday! If you see any of our runners, wish them luck!
Volleyball’s season is still going strong and we are ranked 9th in the State! We have one more regular season game and then Regionals will be on either 11/7 or 11/8! If you see these awesome athletes let them know how proud you are of them!
Toddle
Parents will receive an email with directions to access Toddle. Toddle will be available to parents beginning on Monday, November 3rd. Thank you for your patience!
AHS Picture Retake Day- Wednesday, November 5th!
School picture retakes are next Wednesday, November 5th!
Order online at www.mymjthomas.com using our school’s event code: C363
Retakes are available for:
*Students who were absent on picture day
*New students
*Students who want a retake
Important: If your child wants a retake, they must bring back their original photo package to receive a replacement.
For any questions, please call MJ Thomas Photo at 1-800-219-0199
A Message from Hope Squad
What is Hope Week?
Hope Week is an exciting time in which our school's Hope Squad plans events and activities to help the entire student body understand the importance of connection and suicide prevention.
Why Hope Week?
Through Hope Week, our Hope Squad can spread important messages about suicide prevention, the power of connection, and mental health awareness to our wider school community.
When is Hope Week?
Hope Week begins on Monday, November 3rd, and ends on Friday, November 7th.
UPDATE: See Slideshow Below: New Course next Semester, Project Management with Virtual Internships!
Learn how to design and manage projects
7-8 week hands on Problem Solving Project /Virtual Internship with a business/organization- real world work experience!
Choose your project area & industry for your internship 11/13 during SET.
Internship Video (2 min)
Project Management Syllabus/ CTE Business Course
CLICK HERE to Register or talk to Josh or Kearstin! Limited space- act now!
Any questions: See Diane Godfrey, office #1-164 (across from the weight room) or email dgodfrey@aspenk12.net.
Plan Ahead for Final Exam Week
December 15-18th
December 19th is the only make-up day.
We will not allow any students to take exams early due to vacations; please plan accordingly.
It's Senior Photo Time!
Below you will find important information regarding the submission of your senior portraits for the 2025-2026 Aspen High School yearbook. The yearbook is a publication with strict deadlines; therefore, the correct and timely submission of your senior photo is essential. Our goal is to include every senior in the yearbook, so please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Please give your photographer the requirements listed below:
All portraits should be cropped to a square at 300 dpi and saved in JPEG format.
All portraits should be from the waist up. Full body shots will be cropped.
Portraits featuring any clothing, items, or subjects that violate school policy or dress code will not be accepted.
No props of any kind (ex, weapons)
Please submit just one photo.
No AI-generated content
The yearbook staff reserves the right to decline submissions in violation of the established guidelines and/or the Aspen High Media Editorial Policy. The Silver Queen Yearbook team has final approval on all photos selected to appear in the Yearbook.
No portraits will be accepted after Monday, December 1st. If a portrait is not submitted, we will use your school photo. Please contact us before the final date if you have any questions or concerns.
Quote Requirements
Quote must not exceed 30 words
No links
Must credit the original speaker and include quotation marks
If the quote is duplicated, the first submitter receives priority, and we will email the others to request a new one.
Email Submissions to aspenhighyearbook@gmail.com
Our deadline for all senior portraits is December 1st, 2025
Need more information?
Email:
Haylen GonzalezPita- hgonzalezpita@aspenk12.net
Sasha Clifford- sashac12102@aspenk12.net
Zoe Owen- zoeo13477@aspenk12.net
MYP Reminders for 10th GRADE
Upcoming Due Dates:
Products due to school: October 30th & 31st
Criterion B: Applying Skills November 17th & 18th
Criterion C: December 8th & 9th
Personal Project Showcase: January 28th
Post Secondary
JUNIORS. Hello Juniors and Junior parents. We are gearing up to start meeting with you after Thanksgiving our 1-1 meetings. See below for some important information as we launch into Post Secondary planning with your student.
First Junior Parent Evening Meeting (virtual). Tue Nov 4 at 5:30pm. Please join us at this zoom link below for important information on how to prepare for Post Secondary Planning. The meeting will be interpreted for Spanish speakers.
PSAT NMSQT Test results. Test scores should be available by the second week in November. We can discuss test scores when you set up your first meeting.
1-1 Junior Meetings. Juniors can start scheduling meetings with their Post Secondary Counselor (Karen works with families A-K and Mateo works with families L-Z) for after Thanksgiving. The best way to schedule is on the Class of 2027 webpage or via this link. Students should only schedule when they do not have a class. Parents are welcome to join, virtually or in person – but are not required. Before we meet, juniors must fill out this Student IntakeForm, and a parent should fill out this Parent Intake form
SENIORS.
Upcoming Deadlines.
November 1 and November 15 Early Decision/Early Action deadlines are around the corner. Do not wait until the last minute to submit your applications.
December 1 University of California and Cal State applications due. We highly recommend you submit these applications before Thanksgiving!
Financial Aid
FAFSA. We highly recommend everyone fill out the FAFSA 2026-2027 form at fafsa.gov to see if you qualify for Federal need-based aid. Plus some schools use FAFSA to help determine scholarships.
CAFSA. CASFA is a financial aid application for Colorado residents who are ineligible for federal aid via the FAFSA. See your counselor to determine which form you should fill out.
Scholarships
Every college has a financial aid webpage. You should be checking your college websites for any scholarships you can apply to through your colleges
FINAL CALL- Football Parking Prize Drawing!
Aspen High School Boosters are sponsoring a prize drawing for PREMIER parking spots at the October 31st Football game.
Five lucky winners will be awarded a PREMIER parking spot, an AHS license plate frame, the iconic "A" sticker, and a Skier T-shirt.
Winners will be drawn on Thursday night!
Arrive and park in style!
Tickets are $25 each for a chance to win.
AHS Community Hike
First AHS Community Hike was a success! Please join us for the upcoming November and December hikes!
Special Offer for Families: See Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!
Wednesday, November 19 at 6 PM
The Wheeler Opera House is thrilled to present Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!, a high-energy blend of science, comedy, and life lessons designed to entertain and empower. Perfect for students and families, this Kennedy Center–commissioned show explores the pressures we face—both physical and emotional—with humor and heart.
Aspen High families can enjoy a special discount using promo code FAMILY4 when purchasing tickets. Come laugh, learn, and be inspired!
Sarah Strassburger
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