There are three issues on this fall’s ballot that are critical to the future of the Aspen School District. Issue 2A: Renewal of Town of Snowmass Village’s property tax to guarantee $500,000 per year Issue 2B: Renewal of City of Aspen 0.3% sales tax expected to raise $1,500,000 per year Issues 2A & 2B help [...]
We are so grateful for the support of the Aspen Community Foundation. Aspen High School students that need assistance with the "bring your own device" policy can now apply for a new computer through an AEF scholarship. This was made possible through a grant from the Aspen Community Foundation. Thank you so much Aspen Community [...]
We need our community's help now more than ever. Public education across the country will look very different this year. Our Aspen School District is working diligently to create an outstanding educational experience in this challenging time. Please help our Aspen public schools raise the bar with your financial support. Click here to donate directly [...]
We are so proud of our AHS seniors who have demonstrated resilience, tolerance, and acceptance during these last few months. The spring of their senior year was not what they had looked forward to since they started their freshman year four years ago. However, the class quickly adapted and made the best of the circumstances. [...]
As you may know, May is Mental Health Awareness month. How are our students’ emotional and mental health needs being met during these times? What will our mental health services look like when we are able to return to school? This month, AEF will shine the spotlight on our amazing counselors and services in each school. We will [...]
May 1 is College Decision Day - the deadline for our seniors to choose the colleges they will attend in the fall. Oh the places they will go! Our seniors are headed off to incredible places. Historically, this day is celebrated at school. Our seniors come dressed in apparel from their chosen school, and there [...]
With the school day shortened, parks closed, and all extra-curricular activities on hold, our families are searching to fill the days in a meaningful way. We are fortunate to live in a beautiful mountain town. Getting outside to bike, walk, scooter, hike - all at the proper 6 feet social distance - will definitely help [...]
Three AHS teams competed in the Colorado state robotics competition this past weekend. Black Forest, the Roboyetis and Backcountry came in 1st, 13th and 16th out of 31 teams. Tilly Swanson won the FIRST dean's list award for personal achievement for her outreach efforts. Black Forest will be competing with teams from 70 countries at [...]
Did you know your everyday purchases can help AEF? Log-in to your City Market rewards card and choose the Aspen Education Foundation as your charity of choice. AEF will receive quarterly donations from City Market at no cost to you!
All of us at AEF hope you have a wonderful winter break. Thank you so much for supporting our kids and our public schools. We are looking forward to seeing education and our kids thrive in 2020!!!
