Aspen High School

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Dear Students & Families,

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving Break. A big thank you to everyone who works for Skico. What a great start to our season. Winter sports are underway, students are working hard, and our seniors are beginning to hear from colleges. We also have the AEF Flamingo this weekend. I want to extend a huge thank you to Cynthia Chase, Paul Sohn, and all of our generous sponsors. Aspen High School is so grateful to have such an incredibly supportive community. Lastly, please remember to show kindness to yourself and others as we enter this very busy season, and do not hesitate to reach out if you, or someone you know is struggling.

IB for All is a real thing at AHS. All of our students engage in IB DP level coursework. In IB Language & Literature students have been picking up on the nuances of language and discussing the differences between current, modern language and words and practices that have been “out of fashion” with the book Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Vocabulary and in-depth questions about purpose and meaning have been interesting topics of discussion in class. Students who should be recognized for their positive contributions are Folbe Butler and Alison Chaparro Meraz.

• Students will continue to work towards their learning and product goals, submit Criterion B, and bring their finished products to school on December 20th.

• Once students return to school after winter break, they will reflect on their products and their process as they write Criterion C of their report. They are required to submit their report no later than January 16th.

• The 10th-graders' hard work will be celebrated on February 12th when students present their projects and products at a Community Showcase in the Skier Dome. Parents and community members will be invited to attend.

⭐AEF & The Flamingo

Thank you to our AEF student volunteers. These students have been out “flocking” and will be at the big event to help check-in guests; they will also assist with clean up and any other duties as needed. They are a big help!

⭐Aspen Mountain Guide School

Congratulations to Brent Maiolo’s Aspen Mountain Guide School students; they spent a day & night at the ASD Ruedi Cabin and earned their Wilderness First Aid certifications. Thank you to Haylen Gonzalez-Pita for chaperoning, too.

⭐Journalism

Congratulations to Hallie Zilberman & Quintess Frisch for winning a Best of SNO Award for their article on anti-semitism. Best of SNO honors the best high school and college writing in the country.

• Please check our lost and found located by the weight room and reclaim your belongings BY DECEMBER 18th . We will donate all unclaimed items to the Aspen Thrift Store before Winter Break.

• There is some confusion about receiving out of district emails on school issued Chromebooks. At AHS, students receive emails from any email address; it is not restricted.

• Parents can email their students at their aspenk12 emails.

• Please communicate with your students via email, not text, during school hours.

Please remember that the holiday season can be very difficult for some people. Please reach out if you or someone you know struggles at this time of year. You may call the Colorado Crisis Service 24/hr hotline at 1-844-493-8255 or Text “TALK” to 38255, or call the Aspen Hope Center Hopeline at 970-925-5858.

Aspen Snowmass is thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for our local high school students! We are offering free tickets to the first 500 Roaring Fork Valley high school students on-site each day of X Games Aspen 2025, taking place from January 23-25, 2025. This is a fantastic chance to witness world-class athletes compete right here in our backyard.

How to Claim Free Tickets:

• The first 500 students each day to secure your complimentary General Admission ticket valid for that day only.
• Bring Your Student ID: Make sure to show your current valid student ID from a Roaring Fork Valley high school, (includes schools from Aspen to Glenwood Springs).
• First-Come, First-Served: Tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot be sold or transferred.

Experience the Excitement! In addition to the action-packed competitions, X Games Aspen will feature live music performances each day by artists such as Daily, Illenium, Big Gigantic and Deadmau5. All event info can be found on the X GAMES WEBSITE

• Students are required to sit for their exams during the assigned periods; if students have a legitimate conflict, they must get approval from Sarah or Becky to take exams at an alternative time.

• AVSC students must reach out to Sarah & Becky with their specific schedule if they are missing exams.

• Click here to see the schedule for that week.

• Students who stay home due to illness, may not attend sports practice or games.

• Parents need to come get their sick student from school; no RFTA, no walking, no getting a ride with friends, etc.

• If a senior is deemed well enough to operate their vehicle, and the parents give permission for them to drive themselves, then we can allow that. By well enough, they should not be dizzy, lightheaded, throwing up, etc.

Information from CDPHE:

How Sick is Too Sick

¿Cuál es el punto en que uno está demasiado enfermo?

Find more information on the ASD Health & Safety webpage

Students, join Kate Korn & Cory Parker for an adventure! They are really excited to share that they are planning another EF tour trip next summer, 2025... to Ecuador!

When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.

There are limited spots on this trip. Contact Kate Korn at kkorn@aspenk12.net, to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Please use Safe2Tell to anonymously report any concerns! These reports go directly to law enforcement and school administration. Please be sure to say on the report so that the intake operator can ask more questions; there is no way for any of this information to be traced back to you!

If you would like to join the Aspen High School Parent Group, learn more about volunteer opportunities or other ways to stay connected to the school community, please take a moment to fill out this form with your contact information and areas of interest. We are also looking for a few families to sponsor/co-sponsor our teacher appreciation back to school events. If you are interested in sponsoring or have any questions regarding opportunities for parent involvement, please contact Alyssa at aspenhighschoolparentgroup@gmail.com.

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