2025-2026 Yearbooks are on sale now! Click here for details and visit BuyTheYearbook.com and enter our school code, 730170, to purchase your yearbook today! Plus, 8th grade parents can purchase a 1/4 page dedication to make the yearbook extra special for their graduate. 8th grade dedications are due by January 14th!
Signups are now open for the next session of Sticky Fingers Cooking! Classes will be held after school on Thursdays for K-3 and Tuesdays for 4-8. Sign up today at the links below!
Community Update, 12/16 as of 7:50pm
Dear Aspen Ridge Families and Community Members,
We’d like to provide an update following our earlier communication.
Xcel Energy has shared that power outages are unlikely to affect Erie tomorrow, December 17, so we plan to operate on a normal school schedule.
We will continue to monitor updates from both Xcel Energy and the Town of Erie. Our current plan is to remain open and continue the school day as usual unless an unexpected power outage occurs.
In the unlikely event that a power outage does impact our campus, we will communicate with families to arrange student pickup. For that reason, we ask that families monitor their email, our website, and our social media channels throughout the day for updates. We kindly ask for patience and grace should this situation arise, as many of our systems rely on electricity.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Sincerely,
Charla Salmeron
Head of School
Aspen Ridge Prep School
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Community Update, 12/16 as of 8:45am
Dear Aspen Ridge Families and Community Members,
We want to share an important update regarding this week.
Xcel Energy has notified us that they will be closely monitoring wind conditions on Wednesday, as very high winds are expected. If they determine it is necessary for fire safety, Xcel may intentionally shut off power to certain areas of Erie, including Aspen Ridge Prep School.
At this time, we plan to be open and operate as usual all week. However, if power is shut off, we would not be able to keep school open and would need to close for the day.
We encourage families to think of this situation similarly to times when inclement weather is forecast. School is planned to be in session, but there is a possibility that conditions could require a closure.
Please be sure to check our website/app, your email, and/or our social media channels for any updates regarding changes to the school schedule.
We are hopeful that power will remain on and that we will enjoy a full, uninterrupted final week of the quarter/semester before winter break. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Sincerely,
Charla Salmeron
Head of School
Aspen Ridge Prep School
Austin Avenue Roundabout Update:
The West Austin Avenue access off County Line Road will be closed from Monday, December 8th, through Thursday morning, December 11th. The closure and associated detours will mirror the previous closure in this area. Drivers will not be able to turn west onto Austin from County Line Road or use West Austin to access County Line Road during the closure. Families who typically use West Austin from County Line Road to reach the school will need to follow a detour route during this time.
Visit https://www.erieco.gov/2506/Austin-Ave-Roundabout for full details and to sign up for updates/alerts.
Hey ARPS families! We still have 29 gift tags left for our Precious Gift program. For many of these kiddos, the gifts from this program may be the only ones they receive this season.
Thank you so much to everyone who has already grabbed a tag — your kindness means the world! 💚 If you haven’t had a chance yet, there’s still time to help us bring a little extra joy and normalcy to these children during the holidays.
✨ Just a reminder: unwrapped gifts are due back by December 11th. We're so grateful for our incredibly caring community!
Due to inclement weather and to ensure the safety of our students and staff, Aspen Ridge will have a Snow Day (no school) today, December 3, 2025. Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow!
Since SVVSD after school activities are still happening, our first Girls' Basketball home game will be held at ARPS today at 3:30pm. Feel free to come by and cheer on our Owls!
We want to wish all our Aspen Ridge families a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope your break is filled with good food, cozy moments, time with your favorite people, and maybe even a well-earned nap or two. It’s the perfect time to pause and soak in all the things we’re grateful for.
One thing at the top of our gratitude list? Our amazing Aspen Ridge Sponsors! Their generosity, support, and belief in our students and community mean the world to us. As you head into the holiday season, we hope you’ll keep these wonderful local businesses in mind. They truly help make our school shine!
🌟Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors! 🌟
Red Rock Roofing
Baille T Barbour - State Farm AgentAna Contreras, Realtor
Wiswell Insurance
Got Game Summer Camp
The Ceretto Group
Mini Miners Pediatric Dentistry
The Fowler Group at The Agency
🌟Thank you to our Gold Sponsors! 🌟
Revel Dance Center LLC
Deborah Ann Does Donuts
Shandel Henry - Realtor
Edward Jones - Brittany L. Maracine - Financial Advisor
SCD Architecture, Inc.
🌟Thank you to our Silver Sponsors!🌟
Hardy Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Colorado Titans Basketball Club
🪩Join the Disco Glam Fun - Tomorrow! 🪩
The annual Spring Gala is our school's biggest fundraiser (and party!) of the year - and we need your help to make it a huge success! Whether you have lots of time to give or just a little, you can make a difference and be part of the Gala-planning fun! Sign up for an area that interests you, and join us at our next meeting tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/18) at 9:30am to learn more!
Calling all budding chefs! A delicious new after-school adventure is coming to Aspen Ridge! Sticky Fingers Cooking Club will be offering a three-class mini session in December, followed by weekly classes beginning this spring. Students will mix, measure, and munch their way through hands-on culinary fun—no kitchen required! Each class blends cooking with global flavors, language, geography, nutrition, and STEAM connections. All ages, all abilities, and all food allergies are welcome.
It’s THYME to stir up creativity, confidence, and lifelong skills at ARPS! Sign up today!
Looking for a fun and inspiring Friday night plan? Head to Coal Creek Park for the Hope & Gratitude Project, tomorrow from 5:00–8:00pm! Our Aspen Ridge students have created beautiful luminaries sharing what they are hopeful for and grateful for, and they would love for our families to come see them!
✨ Stroll the glowing luminary path.
✨ Enjoy a cozy community evening.
✨ Connect with other Aspen Ridge families.
This is one of those feel-good Erie events you won’t want to miss! We hope to see you all there! 💚
Take the night off from cooking and head to Noodles & Company in Lafayette TODAY (11/12) between 4pm and 8pm! Whether you dine in or take it to go, 25% of your total sale will be donated straight back to Aspen Ridge! Just mention you’re supporting Aspen Ridge when ordering in person, or enter code Giving25 at checkout online.
It’s an easy (and tasty) way to give back...because noodles taste even better when they’re for a great cause!
There are just 3 days left to purchase Grateful Grams! This is your chance to let anyone at Aspen Ridge—students, teachers, or staff—know how thankful you are for them.
Our NJHS students will attach a small bag of candy to each note and deliver it to classrooms next Thursday, just in time to spread smiles before Thanksgiving Break!
📅 When to Buy: Before and after school each day this week.
💌 Cost: $2 per Grateful Gram
Don’t miss this fun way to share gratitude and kindness around our school!
Today and every day, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is proud to honor the brave men and women who have served our country.
Our students are celebrating Veterans Day by wearing red, white, and blue today. They also created special cards and messages for the veterans who gathered at Allegiance Ranch and Equine Rescue, Inc. for their Veterans Day celebration. Special thanks to ARPS alumni parent Roxy Snyder for helping us share our students’ appreciation by bringing our cards to these deserving local veterans each year.
From all of us at Aspen Ridge — thank you, veterans, for your courage, dedication, and service. We’re so grateful for you!
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Big news, Aspen Ridge friends and fam! We have a brand-new Aspen Ridge Prep School app to help you stay up to date on everything happening at ARPS!
Just search “Aspen Ridge Prep School” in your phone’s app store, download the app, and be sure to allow notifications so you’ll be the first to know all the latest news. Once you’re in, head to Settings to choose which groups you’d like to receive updates from—like All School News, Middle School News, and more.
We’re excited to have this new, easy way to keep our families connected and informed!
Our Owl community is always amazing at coming through for those in need! Right now Erie Uplink needs lots and lots of socks to fill their November Tiger Packs! If you are able to pick up a package of socks this week, we would be so grateful! A donation bin will be in the front vestibule at the main entrance now through Monday, November 10th. We know our community can come through to help our neighbors in need!
Plus, stay tuned for details coming soon on the ARPS Caring Cupboard, an opportunity for all of us to care for each other when we're in need of some extra support. This will be a pantry of healthy snacks and non-perishable breakfast items that Aspen Ridge teachers can access when they have students who are hungry at school. Watch for info on how you can donate!
Our 8th graders are getting ready for their next big adventure—high school! Now’s the perfect time to start exploring options and finding the right fit for life after Aspen Ridge. Be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming High School Open Houses this month!
Is your 6th-8th grade student interested in joining the ARPS Middle School Girls' Basketball Team? All middle school girls are welcome to sign up today!
