Skiing is the most popular activity for most and has been in Aspen. With it comes ensuring safety, a major part of the ski operation since Aspen’s first lift in 1937. Lifties (lift operators) in Aspen...
From Pennsylvania to Africa to Colorado, Allison Shade is bringing new perspectives and experience to Aspen High School’s Special Education department.
In recent weeks, Aspen High School’s faculty...
The new Work-Based Learning Program at AHS provides students with the opportunity to learn work skills in a real-world setting while pursuing their interests.
The Work-Based Learning Program is a Team...
PowerSchool is designed to be a resource for the district to access grades, fees, schedules, and attendance; however, parents and students have become solely obsessed with grades and GPAs.
According...
The Margaret Kilgallen exhibit currently at the Aspen Art Museum reminds people to appreciate the under-appreciated. Kilgallen’s unique style catches one's eye with her use of vivid colors, fascinating...
Aspen High School has always been known for the intense enthusiasm that its students have for sports. However, some students play for the school while others are apart of club teams.
In reality, there...
Walking down the luxurious streets of Aspen, Colorado during Christmas time will most likely result in at least one celebrity sighting. They may be on their way to an apres-ski party at Shlomo's or picking...
In today’s political environment, students have a mixed bag of opinions and prejudices that all combine within the school halls. Conversations about politics can quickly evolve into full-blown arguments,...
Nowadays, high school students are bombarded with scholarship opportunities and SAT practice tests the second they walk through the doors. This stems from the common knowledge that college is more challenging...
The combination of IB classes and intensive sports is difficult for AHS students to balance and is even harder to maintain when important dates interfere with each other.
Throughout the seasons’...
80% of the Aspen High School student body participates in sports, but the reasons are unknown whether or not they truly enjoy the sport or are using it as a boost for their college applications.
AHS...
Many know Aspen High School as a competitive, highly achieving public school, but few know the history of the malicious hazing that hides behind its academic achievements. In 1983, there was a huge hazing...
