Aspen High School

February 18th

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Dear students and families,

I hope everyone has enjoyed the extended long weekend and all of the snow! This week will be fast and furious with just two days of classes, our final home basketball contests on Saturday, and then spring sports start Monday. Our Alpine Ski team is competing at the State Championships in Vail, and we hope they ski fast! Our AHS alum, Alex Ferreira, competes tomorrow at the Olympics, so be sure to tune in.

IB Spotlight

Hallie Zilberman should be recognized for her consistent effort and positive attitude in IB Spanish. She actively participates in class, takes risks using the language, and shows steady improvement in both speaking and writing.

Taj Clarence should be recognized for his curiosity and engagement in IB Spanish. He constantly asks thoughtful questions, seeks to deepen his understanding, and demonstrates a strong level of Spanish.

Skier Spotlight

Hooray Snow Day x 2!

Ex Ed Virtual Parent Meeting- Mark Your Calendars!

PARENT Meeting March 3rd! This meeting will be recorded.

Tuesday, March 3 · 5:30 – 6:30pm

Time zone: America/Denver

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fxr-kjei-uzr

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 508-694-3517‬ PIN: ‪635 554 641‬#

The meeting will be recorded and available on the AHS Ex Ed website after the meeting. Closed captioning will be available in Spanish.

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.

ASL

Are you interested in learning ASL (American Sign Language)?

Aspen School District is exploring a short Spring ASL Club pilot in collaboration with The Aspen Camp for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB).
Students would have the opportunity to start with ASL fundamentals, common signs, the alphabet, and simple phrases, and build toward simple, guided practice during lunch or in a morning session, based on participation levels.

Please fill out this form if you are interested in learning more!

Athletics

It is State Championship Week! The Alpine Team is trying to go Back to Back State Championships today and tomorrow. Nordic competes for their State Championship this weekend. Swim did AWESOME at the State Championships this past weekend with some top qualifiers. Hockey finished their season by doubling up the win total from last year. Boys and Girls Basketball will play at Basalt this friday. This will end the regular season for the Boys and sets up with an excellent chance to host the first 2 rounds of playoffs. The girls will complete their season on Saturday here at Home against Gunnison.

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

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 Burges wburges@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!
CURRENT AHS Students- Would you like your photography to grace the cover? Please submit your photos to sstrassburger@aspenk12.net and follow the specifications below. Submissions are due by March 27th (Spring Break).

AHS Alumni Magazine Cover Specifications

Shoot vertical (portrait) with extra space at the top for the magazine title
Use good natural light (bright, even light; avoid harsh shadows)
Keep the background simple and uncluttered
Make sure the photo is sharp and high quality (no blur or heavy filters)
High resolution: at least 300 dpi and 8.5 × 11 inches (or larger)
Send the largest image files you have (don’t resize or compress)

Course Registration

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

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

Cellphones & airpods must be put away BEFORE students enter the building. We are 100% cellphone/airpod free until after 3:20pm when classes end. Students need to remember to put their phones away and remove their airpods before they enter or their phones & airpods will be turned into the main office for parents to retrieve.

Calling all Young Writers!

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

Want to Visit and Study in Bariloche?

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!

registration link

College Outreach Virtual Summer Opportunities Seminar (Part 1)

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

Scholarships Seminar - VIRTUAL
February 25th, 7:00–8:15 p.m. MST

A game plan for applying whether you are in middle school, high school, or already in college
How to find scholarships that fit YOU—beyond local opportunities, including regional, state, and national scholarships for rural students
Learn how to write successful scholarship applications

For students grades 7-12, families, and educators
Live Spanish interpretation available
Q&A included
Visit www.cwscollegeoutreach.org for registration and the virtual link

UPCOMING 2026 EVENTS:

Feb 25 | 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

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!!