The Phoenix

Hours: 7:30 AM - 4 PM

Address: 7125 Hambright Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Phone: (980) 399-7554

Website: https://aspiretradehs.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aspiretradehighschool?igsh=ejlwbHJ5dmFtaWVh&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AspireTradeHighSchool/

Dear Families,

Can you believe that the school year has come to an end? We are in the final full week of school and one week away from end of year testing. Our students have worked hard this semester to increase their gpas and I am so proud of their determination and their developing ability to advocate for themselves. Please make sure that they are well rested and well nourished for their exams next week and encourage them to do their best; do not stress, but do your best.

As always, I love to share a little about what's happening behind the walls of ATHS. Over the past month we held our first EOY schoolwide mixer where we also celebrated our first senior class! Students were dressed to impress and had a wonderful night that will be remembered. We hosted our final Atrium Awards where we celebrate everything from academic excellence and academic growth to character, certifications, service and more, we hosted our first career fair which was an absolute success, a blood drive where our students showed up to donate-it was such a blessing to see how eager they were knowing their donation would help save lives. We also celebrated Earth Day where we dedicated our new greenhouse, teacher appreciation week (thank you to all who donated), National Trades Day, principal's appreciation day (thank you for every gift), inducted 17 students into the National Technical Honor Society, and held our first Senior Awards Night where we gave away 2 ATHS Scholarships!!!! There are so many moments I could share but truly everyday there is something for us to be #ATHSProud (you can visit our socials on FB and Insta to see everything we've done). It has been an absolute honor to lead our school in this season. I am grateful to the amazing administrative team who work tirelessly daily to ensure our staff and students are well served, to our staff and to you, our parents for your support. Hold on, we're almost there!

Mrs. Busby

Interim Principal

• 5/28 - Trade Tour
• 6/1–6/5 - EOC Testing
• 6/5 - Graduation Rehearsal
• 6/6 - Graduation

Families who plan to utilize bus transportation services for the 2026–2027 school year are asked to complete the Bus Service Request Form as soon as possible. Submitting this form helps our transportation department plan safe, efficient routes and ensure all students are accommodated before the start of the school year. Please make sure all contact and student information is accurate when completing the form. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to providing reliable transportation services for our students and families!

Dear Families,

As we prepare for graduation, please carefully review the important information below regarding tic rehearsal, and ceremony expectations.

🎓 Mandatory Graduation Rehearsal

June 5 at 9:00 am.
Location: Lake Forest Church

Attendance at rehearsal is mandatory for all graduates participating in the ceremony. This rehearsal ensures students understand the processional order, stage procedures, and overall ceremony expectations.

🎓 Graduation Ceremony

June 6

Graduate call time: 2:00 PM

ALL graduates must arrive no later than 2:30 PM

Doors open for families at 3:00 PM

Graduation ceremony begins promptly at 4:00 PM

• Please make arrangements with employers ahead of time to ensure students arrive on time.

  Location: Lake Forest Church: 8518 Gilead Road

• A light reception will follow the ceremony.

We look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our graduates and their families. Please review all information carefully to ensure a smooth and memorable event for everyone.

Getting your driver's license is an exciting milestone! While Aspire doesn't offer driver's education on campus, we want to make sure you know about the affordable options available to our students.

Aspire students can take driver's education through their "home" high school - that's the school you would attend based on your address if you were going to a traditional public school. Through Jordan Driving School, the official partner for public school driver's ed, the cost is just $65, which is significantly less expensive than private driving schools.

Flexible Options That Work for You

We know our students have busy schedules, so Jordan Driving School offers several options for the classroom portion of driver's education. In addition to regular school-day classes, they provide Saturday sessions, summer classes, and virtual options. This flexibility means you can complete your driver's education without worrying about schedule conflicts.

The program includes both classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel driving lessons, giving you everything you need to become a safe, confident driver.

To get started, visit their website at: https://www.jordandrivingschoolcharlotte.com/index.html

Driver Certificate Of Eligibility

If your student is requesting a Certificate of Eligibility, please allow two weeks for the processing to be completed. You can request a Student Certificate of Eligibility by contacting the front Office.

Please note that Same-day Certificate will not be provided.

LaFrieeda Busby - Executive Administrator : l.busby@aspiretradehs.org

Suzanne Evans - Director of HR & Finance : s.evans@aspiretradehs.org

Iesha Williams - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor : i.williams@aspiretradehs.org

Saige Lyall - Enrollment and Academic Advisor : s.lyall@aspiretradehs.org

Márlon Canel - Facilities and Transportation Management : m.canel@aspiretradehs.org

Angela Browder - EC Support : a.browder@aspiretradehs.org