Aspen High School
Student and Family Weekly Update
May 22nd
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Dear Students & Families,
This week begins the annual tradition of saying goodbye to a class of students. The Class of 2024 finishes their remaining classes Thursday, and the March of the Graduates is Friday. This is a bittersweet time for students and staff; we will miss our current seniors, but we love celebrating all that they have accomplished at AHS. I hope that everyone has a safe and fun Memorial Day Weekend with family and friends!
Skier Spotlight
Kudos to our Hope Squad students who went to City Council on Monday night to support our Aspen Family Connections request for a continuation of the Tobacco Tax funding for our prevention work. Eden Bohart addressed the council members to help them understand how important the work of the Hope Squad is in terms of students’ mental health. The students brought Aspen City Council members Hope Squad gear, too. Here are some Hope Squad members with Mayor Torre!
IB DP News
Students received their stoles and were celebrated on Monday at the DP Reception.
Attention ALL Seniors!
Please elect to send your IB scores to the college you will attend by completing this FORM.
"A high test score may be awarded credit depending on the subject and level, usually toward elective or general education credits. We reached out to dozens of colleges and universities about low test scores and not one of them said an admissions decision would be rescinded as a result. There really is no downside to committing to sending them before you know what your scores are."
- Karen and Brennan, AHS Post Secondary Counselors
IB MYP
This is our first cohort of MYP Certificate Candidates at AHS, and, even better, the first cohort in a public school in the US. In addition to completing the Personal Project, these twelve students completed a portfolio in the Arts, Design, or Physical Health Education, and sat for six e-assessments (exams). Congratulations for being IB Risktakers and embarking on this challenge!
Student Google Certification
Are you interested in earning a Google certification and working to support our new Chromebook program next year? Complete this form to have an assigned class period to work in the AHS Chrome Zone (location TBD) where you will not only earn a certificate, you will receive course credit, and be one of the Google help desk gurus at AHS.
Summer School!
Aspen High School is offering Summer School through Colorado Digital Learning Solutions (CDLS) for the 2024 Summer session. Students typically enroll in Summer School to complete credits needed for graduation, or credit recovery (meaning a student has failed a course necessary for graduation and is regaining that credit). Click on the link below for additional information and details.
From Post-Secondary Counseling
FOR JUNIORS!
College Essay Workshop | June 3rd 4-5pm Seminar Room
The Post-Secondary Essay Workshop seeks to create a collaborative and generative space where students can let their minds run wild about potential essay topics for their common application essay. It will be an interactive and low-stakes approach which will include:
An overview of the role the essay plays in the application process
Reading and critiquing multiple, real-world essays using specific and relevant lenses
Exercises for generating potential essay topics.
Workshopping opening paragraphs/hooks so students have multiple ideas to take home and work on over the summer.
Click here for a Summer Checklist for Rising Seniors.
Junior Parents, click here to submit the Parent Response Form (which is so helpful for Counselor Recs).
And, there is still time to schedule an Individual Meeting with your Post-Secondary Counselor. All juniors should have at least two meetings before the end of the school year.
Every Student Flies
Take advantage of the incredible opportunity to fly with AFA (Aspen Flight Academy). All students are eligible to fly for free and they will actually get to pilot the aircraft with the supervision of a certified flight instructor from AFA. Click here to sign up!
AFA is thrilled to announce that three AHS students will be job shadowing airport operations at the Aspen/Pitkin County Airport! This fantastic opportunity allows them to delve into the world of airport operations, where they will learn firsthand about maintaining the airfield, snow removal, aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF), safety, and security.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
May 23 - Seniors' last day of class
May 24 - Senior Checkout
May 27 - Memorial Day - No school for students & staff
May 28 - Yearbook Distribution Day
May 29 - Rent A Senior Day
June 1 - Graduation
June 3 - 6 - Semester 2 Final Exams
June 6 - Last day of school for students 9th -11th
June 7 - Staff Work Day & Teacher Checkout
Community Events & Opportunities:
College Outreach
Art, Music, Theater, & Dance College Applications Seminar: Understanding Portfolios & Auditions
This event is a great opportunity for students to understand the unique application requirements for art, music, theater, and dance programs and learn about the role of portfolio submissions and auditions. Please register for the seminar on our website.
Attending a live event offers a great opportunity to engage with our panel during the dedicated Q&A session at the end. Live Spanish interpretation will be provided at both of these seminars. Please mark your calendars for our in-person 20th annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair on October 6, 2024, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, on the Aspen School District campus.
Blazing Adventures
We are currently hiring members for our Reservations Team, as well as a Bike Tech/SUP Shuttle driver for the 2024 summer season. This is a fun and professional work environment focused on pairing guests with appropriate outdoor experiences to create positive and lasting experiences
NOW HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
- Reservations Team Member
- E-Bike Tech/SUP Shuttle Driver
Full Time – 4 days/week, Part Time – 2 days/week
$21-$24/hour depending on experience
Season – Early June through Mid-August
Additional Perks: Free activities for staff, friends, and family. Raft, Bike, Hike, & Jeep.
Apply online at www.blazingadventures.com/careers or Contact Vince Nichols at vince@blazingadventures.com or 970-923-4544
Summer Job Opportunity!
Glenwood Hot Springs Resort
Lifeguard: $18/hour and up
Food & Beverage: $15/hour and up
FREE POOL PASS!!
APPLY NOW @ www.hotspringspool.com or call @ 970-404-3186
Summer Reading Program at the Pitkin County Library
Join us at the Pitkin County Library this summer to participate in the 2024 Summer Reading Program.
- The Summer Reading Program consists of reading, activities and events in the Library, and amazing prizes! Earn prizes by reading books and writing short stories. Prizes are a kindle, camera, headphones, Squishmallows, water bottles, book lights, Sand Cloud towels, picnic blankets, first aid kits, embossers, bookmarks, stickers, pins, sweatshirts, and more!
- To sign-up, come to our kick off party on Friday, June 7, at 2pm-4pm in the Galena Plaza beside the Pitkin County Library. Can't make it to the kick off? Come into the library anytime between Friday, June 7, and Wednesday, August 7, to pick up your Summer Reading booklet.
- You can also participate in our Teen Art Show this summer! The Teen Art Show is a new initiative for local teenagers to gain experience in the art industry and show off their art skills. Submissions are due Friday, May 31, and the show takes place Wednesday, June 24, until Saturday, August 10. Learn more at pitcolib.org/teen-art-show.
For questions, contact Madison Ledford at madison.ledford@pitkincounty.com or 970-429-1922.
Challenge Aspen
Challenge Aspen is hosting their Music and Dance camp at TACAW this year from July 8th to 12th.
Last year, our best volunteers were high school students!!
Each volunteer is paired with a buddy for the week who has a disability, helping them learn their lines, getting them into character, and helping with their performance if they need the assistance.
The camp is Monday – Friday with rehearsal each day from about 8am – 2pm, ending with the performance on Friday, July 12th at Noon. Students will receive at least 25 hours of community service. It is open to the public and is free of charge.
For questions, please email info@challengeaspen.org.
Red Brick Arts Teen Summer Camp Opportunities!!
Camp: August 12 - 16, 9:30am - 3:30 pm
Age: 11 - 14 years old
Cost: $350
Animation Film Camp in partnership with Aspen Film
Camp: July 29 - August 2, 2024, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Age: 12 - 16 years old
Cost: $470/per week (scholarships available)
SE2 Youth Council Application
Want to make a difference in your community? Join the SE2 Youth Council!
We're a group of Colorado teens passionate about building healthy communities for ourselves and others.
We meet monthly to tackle important topics like vaping, mental health, and building relationships. Get ready for in-depth discussions, engaging projects, interactive polls, and connections with like-minded peers!
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Feel free to follow up with questions to gracie@se2changeforgood.com
Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Roaring Fork
Sunday, June 2nd
Check-in: 12:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies: 1:00 PM
Walk: 1:15 PM
Celebrate Until: 4:00 PM
Location: Downtown Basalt, CO 81621
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Join 50,000 participants at 70+ Walks across the globe to support the Best Buddies programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming to people with IDD — one friendship, one job, and one life-changing connection at a time.
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