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Dear Students & Families,

I hope the cold weather, bluebird skies, and new snow are getting everyone excited for the ski season. As we approach Thanksgiving, I want to remind all of us to focus on gratitude: for this beautiful valley; for our family and friends; for everyone at Skico who works tirelessly to get our mountains ready; and for our incredible AHS community of staff, students, and families. I am grateful for all of you!

IB Music students are deep in the study of the Baroque historical time period. Compositions include a study of counterpoint and fugue in the style of JS Bach. Cerys Hembury and Madison Nelson have demonstrated exquisite ability in composition of this time period.

⭐Congratulations to Eleanor Carroll for making the Colorado All State Choir! This is a huge honor as she was selected from a pool of students from the entire state of Colorado. Way to go Eleanor!

⭐Congratulations to Treven Ward for earning his Private Pilot’s License! Teven has been able to achieve this incredible milestone because of his work ethic as he manages a rigorous course load and countless hours flying. We are so proud of Treven!

If you are interested in learning more about our Aviation Program and our partnership with the Aspen Flight Academy, please reach out to Kate Short kshort@aspenk12.net.

TOMORROW!! Thursday, November 14th

If you have questions about the previous Picture Day, the photos themselves, or ordering, please contact MJ Thomas Photography at 1-800-219-0199.

AHS student technology guide has been updated with some information on how to get your Chromebook repaired and how to print.

Please click on the blue links above to learn more about your Chromebook!

Seniors

NEXT ROUND OF DEADLINES & THANKSGIVING OFFICE CLOSURE

The next round of college application deadlines is right around the corner, and seniors are encouraged to schedule meetings with either Karen or Brennan to make sure they are on track for November 15th early action/early decision deadlines, University of California and Cal State November 30th deadlines, and regular decision deadlines in December and beyond. Keep in mind that the Post-Secondary Counseling office is closed during Thanksgiving break - please plan ahead so that we can support you. We highly recommend that students submit their Cal State and UC applications the week of Nov 18 (ie before Thanksgiving).

Juniors

PROCTORED PRACTICE SAT | Wednesday, December 4th

Your Post-Secondary Counselors highly encourage juniors to take a practice SAT before the School Day SAT in April. A free proctored practice SAT is being offered after school on Wednesday, December, 4th from 2:15-5:00 pm. Students need to register for this practice test via this link. Upon completion, students will receive an analysis of test results. Students who cannot take the practice test at school on December 4th, can register to take the test at home (self-proctored) between December 4th and 8th. Students with approved accommodations, who want to take the practice test, should register for the at home version.

https://www.compassprep.com/schools/aspen-high-school/

In case you missed last night’s FIRST JUNIOR & PARENT EVENING MEETING

The slide presentation and meeting recording from can be found on the Class of 2026 webpage. (bookmark this page)

INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS

All Juniors are encouraged to schedule an individual meeting with their Post-Secondary Counselor for after Thanksgiving. Students with last names beginning A-K will work with Karen Hawkes, L-Z with Brennan Dignan. Parents are welcome (but not required) to join the meeting either in person or virtually. Please note, meetings may not be scheduled during class time, but rather during SET, lunch or a free period. If there is not an appointment slot that fits your schedule, email Karen or Brennan directly and they will find room for you. Please, before the 1st Individual Meeting, both students and parents are asked to complete short intake surveys. Intake for Students|Intake for Parents.

Freshmen and Sophomores

SAVE THE DATE

Monday, December 9th | 5:30pm virtual

Freshman/Sophomore & Parent Post-Secondary Planning Night

Underclassmen and their parents are invited to learn about what students can be focusing on now to prepare for success after high school. Live Spanish interpretation will be available.

Join us November 22nd for the next Virtual Parent Coffee with Sarah Strassburger

The meeting will be recorded, and posted to our website, for those who cannot join.

https://meet.google.com/bed-vnim-jqo?hs=122&authuser=0

We love dogs, but please leave your furry friends at home if you are attending an event on campus, picking up your student, or just dropping by. We may only have Certified Service dogs accompany our campus visitors. Thank you for understanding.

Don't forget to purchase your yearbook. Prices are currently $80.

Use this link to purchase now and save!

Seniors!! Class of 2025!!

The yearbook aims to provide a variety of senior coverage and there are certain traditions that we plan to continue this year, including senior portraits. Senior portraits are an opportunity for seniors to move away from the traditional school photo and submit their own photo to the yearbook. These must be vertical portrait-style photos. Many local photographers can be hired for this purpose, but it is not necessary. If your student would like to work with our photography team, please do not hesitate to reach out and we will set them up with a student photographer.

Seniors also select a quote to place under their photo in the yearbook. The quote must be school appropriate and short enough to fit under their photo.

Senior photos and quotes will be due on December 1.

To submit Senior photos, email the jpg file to yearbookphotos81611@gmail.com.

Please include the quote in the email as well.

Additionally, Senior Recognition Ads are on sale now. If you have a senior you would like to recognize, please use this link.

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.

Aspen Riding Academy at Cozy Point Ranch is offering some exciting opportunities to meet their horses!

• Introductory Day, Meet & Greet, All Ages Are Welcome! November 23rd
• Click here for more information!!
• Thanksgiving Break Horsemanship Workshops, November 25th & 26th
• Click here for more information!!

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