Aspen High School
Student and Family Weekly Update
April 8th
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Dear students and families,
I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing Spring Break! We are in the home stretch and life at AHS is very busy. This week alone we have the IB Art Show Reception, CMAS Science for 11th grade, The Case Study for 11th grade, numerous sporting events, and our IB students are finishing up coursework in preparation for IB Exams that start on April 24th. Our counselors are hard at work ensuring students will have draft schedules before summer break and our Ex Ed Team is working on the auction to finalize placements.
Apologies in advance. This is a long newsletter, please read to the end.
IB Spotlight
Skier Spotlight
Over Spring Break, a handful of Aspen High School Band students recently had a memorable musical experience traveling to New Orleans with Jazz Aspen-Snowmass’s Street Horn ensemble. While there, they immersed themselves in the rich history and culture of jazz by visiting the iconic Preservation Hall, participating in hands-on workshops with local professional musicians, and exploring historic jazz landmarks throughout the city. This trip provided students with invaluable opportunities to deepen their musical understanding, connect with professional artists, and experience the roots of jazz. Students also enjoyed a tremendous amount of delicious food.
- Sloane Alexander
- Kate Essig
- Jesse Kravitz
- Brielle Loeb
- Parker Loeb
- Nico Sachs
- Sam Striegler
- Grady Smith
Athletics
I hope everyone had a great Spring Break! I do not have information for you because it was an uneventful week in terms of Athletics. The only official game played over break was Boys LAX where we dominated a team from Pennsylvania 13-5 in Florida! Last night the Girls Soccer team picked up a big win against CRMS 5-0. We are back in action this week with quite a few games.
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
Student Volunteers Needed for Aspen Pitkin County Airport's Triennial Emergency Exercise
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.**
Parent Volunteers Needed for Senior Event "The Game of Life"
Looking for Volunteers: On April 22, from approximately 8:45 a.m. to noon (details to follow), the entire senior class is participating in 'The Game of Life.' This is an educational and fun opportunity for students to begin to understand the realities of life after high school, including finances and real-world responsibilities. We hope to get more adults involved to support the different booths students will visit during this event. Please reach out to Steve Sand (ssand@aspenk12.net) if you can help. Thank you!
Parents, We Need Your Help Proctoring IB DP Exams!
JUNIORS ONLY: CMAS Test- April 9th
11th Grade Families, our Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment will be administered to students on April 9 during the school day. Please click here to be informed of our state assessment for CMAS testing for our 11th graders.
Scholarships are available to help support students participating in Expeditions Education (Ex Ed). Learn more and apply here.
Teacher Appreciation Week
As ASD Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, we’re reminded how incredibly fortunate we are to have such dedicated teachers and staff who inspire, support, and guide our children every single day. They are truly the heart of our school community, and now it’s our turn to show them how much they’re appreciated!
Here’s how you can help us celebrate:
Online via SuccessFundTA2026: Credit cards, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are all accepted (Note: $1 + 5% fee is charged to Project Graduation for every donation. Please consider donating this fee).
Online via ASD EFunds: Make sure to include your name in the field “Name of Donor/Business” for proper recognition (Service Fee: Electronic Check - $1.50 per transaction; Credit/Debit Card - $2.95 per $100 per transaction).
Donate by Cash or Check: Drop off your donation at any of the three school offices in an envelope labeled "Teacher Appreciation."
Donate a Gift Card: If you'd like to donate a gift card (please keep each card to a maximum of $50), drop it off at any school office labeled "Teacher Appreciation."
Kindly make all donations by Friday, April 17. Questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Student Fee Reminder
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 81611Payment 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.
Chromebook Three Strike Policy
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!
Skier Alumni Magazine 2.0
We are excited to announce that we are hard at work on the second Skier Alumni Magazine!
If you are interested in supporting the magazine via advertising, please reach out to Wendy Burge wburge@aspenk12.net
If you are an alumni, or have alumni in your circle of friends and family, please have them email ahsalumnimag@aspenk12.net to share updates!
Final Exams
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.
Eligibility Reminder
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.
Cell Phone and Airpod Reminder
NO MACBOOKS ALLOWED. We are 1:1 school issued Chromebooks. Macbooks will be confiscated the same as cellphones and airpods.
AHS Booster Club
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
College Outreach 2026 Virtual Events for Colorado Western Slope Students (Grades 7-12) & Families
More 2026 Events:
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: 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
Wheeler Opera House- Family Programming
- “Infinitely Yours” and other works by Miwa Matreyek | April 21st @ 6:30pm
- Flying Karamazov Brothers | April 23rd @ 6pm
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