🍦 It’s the perfect day for ice cream! Head to Sweets Ice Cream today from 3 to 8 PM for our ARPS fundraiser! With the heat outside, there’s no better excuse to cool off with a sweet treat...and even sweeter, 15% of sales will be donated back to Aspen Ridge Prep!
✨ Bonus fun: We’ll have some secret ARPS staff scoopers behind the counter for part of the evening, so you never know who might be serving your ice cream.
🌽 The Erie Farmers Market is happening at the same time, so plan to park and enjoy a little walk through town before grabbing dessert.
Come celebrate summer, support ARPS, and treat yourself! 🍨
Calling all ARPS Volunteers! Whether you've helped in a big or little way this year, you've made a difference at Aspen Ridge, and we want to thank you! Stop by the Heart after driveline tomorrow (Wednesday, 5/13) to join us for breakfast bites and great company. RSVP here if you plan to attend. Hope to see you all there! đź’š
Due to the forecasted inclement weather and an expected difficult morning commute, Aspen Ridge will have a Snow Day (no school) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This decision is being made now to help families and staff plan ahead.
The Character Awards Assembly originally scheduled for tomorrow will now be held on Friday, May 8, at 8:45 a.m.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow!
Tomorrow is a SUPER special day for TWO awesome reasons!
✨ Superheroes for Stevie Day!
Dress as your favorite superhero and bring $1+ to support Cystic Fibrosis research. Every dollar makes a difference!
✨ Last Breakfast with Dad (K–5) of the year!
Don’t miss this fun morning together. Sign up today so we can plan for everyone:
https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13418
It’s going to be a heroic and delicious day. See you there!
To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, we invite all ARPS families to stop by the school anytime this Saturday, 5/2, or Sunday, 5/3, to write uplifting messages to our teachers and staff in chalk on the sidewalks. Chalk the Walk is a sweet tradition our teachers look forward to each year. They'll love to see the sidewalks filled with colorful drawings and kind notes!
Looking for fun plans for the last half day of the year? We’ve got you covered!
Sign up today for the Mountain Kids Early Release Camp (May 6th, 12:30-2:30pm), just for Aspen Ridge students. Drop your kiddos off for two hours of fun, games, and gymnastics!
We need a minimum of 10 students (ages 5 to 10) to make it happen, so don’t wait! Sign up TODAY if you want the fun to roll!
This Friday, May 1st, is a SUPER special day at Aspen Ridge! Our Owls are invited to dress up as a superhero and bring $1 (or more) to celebrate Stevie’s Superhero Day in support of Cystic Fibrosis research! Ms. Zehnder’s nephew has Cystic Fibrosis, and this is a special way our community comes together to support brave superheroes like him each year.
Get a jump on next year's school supplies by ordering an EduKit! You can do your school supply shopping in less time than it takes to get the kids in the car. Order by June 18th to have your child's school supplies ready and waiting at their desk when they walk into their classroom next year. Now that's a smart move!
Visit edukitinc.com and search for Aspen Ridge Prep School today!
Our NJHS students are hosting a Food Drive for the Erie Food Bank as their final service project! With a big need for summer supplies, we know our community will show up.
April 22–May 1: Send nonperishable donations to your child’s classroom. The class with the most items wins a spot for their teacher in the Great Inflatable Race.
Thanks for helping our students make an impact!
Field Day is hands-down one of our students’ favorite days of the year. It’s all about fun, friends, and a whole lot of sunshine!
To make the magic happen, we need amazing parent volunteers, as well as some donated items.
Sign up to volunteer for K-5 Field Day here.
Sign up to volunteer for Middle School Field Day here.
Sign up to lend or donate Field Day supplies here.
Your support will help create lasting memories and a lot of smiles!
Two Important Safety Notes
As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we want to share two important safety reminders so we can keep the well-being of our students and staff at the forefront.
As the weather warms up, we’re seeing more students arriving and leaving school on bikes, skateboards, scooters, and e-bikes. Please remind your students to walk their transportation on all sidewalks leading up to the school. We also ask everyone to model safe habits and use extra caution and consideration for pedestrians at all times.
A reminder for any adults with a concealed carry permit: all school grounds are firearm-free at all times, in accordance with SB24-131.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Head of School, Ms. Salmeron, at csalmeron@arprep.org.
Please note that the Tropical Family Dance has been cancelled. With low advance ticket sales, it was challenging for our PTO to plan for the event (food, supplies, vendors, and more).
We know this is such a full time of year for everyone, with the long weekend pulling people out of town, end-of-year events on the horizon, and calendars filling up fast (and we're not even in "May-cember" yet!).
Our PTO is already looking ahead to future family events at a time that works better for more of our community. Thank you for understanding. We’ll see you at the next one!
Take the day off from cooking and order from Papa John’s today for lunch or dinner! Our Dine-to-Donate fundraiser is happening all day long at the Village Vista location in Erie!
Use code DOUGH (online, phone, or in person) to get 30% off, and 20% comes back to Aspen Ridge. It’s a tasty win-win, so grab a slice and support our school! 💚🍕
The disco ball may be packed away, but we’re not done yet! 🪩
We’re so close to our $175,000 goal, and you can help us finish strong:
✨ Shop our Second Chance Sale for auction items that didn’t get their moment to shine - including Secret Sips!
đź’› Make a direct, tax-deductible donation
🎥 Watch our Fund-a-Need video to see the impact your support makes
Every dollar helps support our students, teachers, and programs at Aspen Ridge.
Let’s keep the groove going! View our full Gala recap here!
Don’t miss the SVVSD Unframed Student Art Show, April 14–19, featuring a special showcase of Aspen Ridge student artists.
Art Show Hours:
Tuesday, April 14 - Saturday, April 18, 9:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday, April 19, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Stop by and see our Owls' creativity on display! 🎨✨
Moving up to middle school is an exciting milestone, and we’re here to help our 5th grade students feel ready for the journey ahead. As our Owls grow, they take on more responsibility and independence, and we want that transition to feel smooth and supported.
Join us for an evening all about middle school at Aspen Ridge. While parents get the inside scoop from school leaders, students will take part in a scavenger hunt to meet teachers and explore the space. We’ll wrap up with time for questions about middle school life.
If you’d like dinner, please pre-order Chick-fil-A using this link. Meals must be pre-ordered and will not be available for purchase that night. We look forward to seeing you there!
Grab your tickets today for the third annual ARPS Tropical Family Dance on Friday, April 24 from 6:00–8:00pm! 🌴🌺 Join us for a fun-filled evening of dancing, games, activities, and more. Pizza, Kona Ice, and concessions will be available for purchase, so come ready to enjoy it all!
Presale tickets are $15 per family, or $20 at the door—grab yours early and save!
tinyurl.com/arpsfamilydance26
Escape to the mountains with a 3-night stay in a beautiful Silverthorne condo—generously donated by the Vallort family—perfect for hiking, biking, lake adventures, great restaurants, and everything we love about Colorado summers and fall. 🍂 This Learn more about the property on Vacasa.com, Listing #67781.
Find this awesome item in the Silent Auction under Colorado Adventures, #249. Round up your crew and bid high for this relaxing mountain retreat… all while supporting our students and teachers. 💚
This is just one of hundreds of awesome auction items that are ready and waiting for your bid! Hop online and bid now at aspenrp2026.ggo.bid (or at the unique link you received by text if you're going to the Gala on Saturday).
Teacher Treasures are some of the most meaningful (and fun!) items we offer in the silent auction. These outings are a chance for students to connect, laugh, and make lasting memories with their teachers đź’š
And this year, there’s a little friendly competition! The classroom with the most bids wins a popsicle party!
So every bid = support for our teachers + a point for your class in the contest.
Pro tip: coordinate with other families in your class, split the cost, and turn it into a shared experience your kids will love!
Start bidding now: aspenrp2026.ggo.bid
⏰ Closes Saturday at 8:20 PM—don’t wait!
