Dear ASPIRA Charter High School Families,
Welcome back to another exciting school year! As summer comes to a close, I am excited to share important updates and reminders to help ensure a strong start to the 2025–2026 school year.
In this newsletter, you will find key dates and information to support you and your student. Please take a moment to review carefully and mark your calendars.
Key Upcoming Dates
Welcome Back to School Night – Thursday, August 21, 2025, | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
First Day of School – Monday, August 25 (9th grade only) | Tuesday, August 26 (All students)
Senior Sunrise (Seniors Only) – Tuesday, August 26, 2025, | 6:30 a.m.
No School – Friday, August 29, 2025 & Monday, September 1, 2025 (Labor Day)
Open House – Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Senior Parent Night: 5:45 p.m. (12th graders only)
Open House: 6:30 p.m. (All families)
Back to School Night Information
Back to School Night is an excellent opportunity for students and families to:
Visit ACHS and meet key staff members
Receive student schedules
Connect with teachers and administrators
Technology Fee & Chromebooks
Students who paid the $25 non-refundable technology fee by Friday, August 8 will be able to pick up their Chromebooks at this event.
Students who did not pay by the deadline will receive Chromebooks after the first day of school.
Parents may still make payments at Back to School Night.
Parent Portal Access
We encourage all families to activate their Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
First, complete the Annual Contact Verification section.
Once completed, you will have full access to student grades, attendance, schedules, and more.
Student Communication Devices
As a reminder, cell phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices may not be used during instructional periods.
School Meals
Breakfast and Lunch are provided daily to all students through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP).
Additional “smart” snacks and ice cream are available for purchase.
Please ensure funds are added to your child’s cafeteria account if you plan to allow snack purchases.
Menus will be posted on our website after August 15, 2025.
School Calendar
The main school calendar includes all school wide events.
Grade-level calendars highlight specific elementary, middle, or high school events.
Download the ASPIRA App for quick access to the calendar and important updates.
School Supply List
Supply lists are available on our school website under the “Families” section.
Uniform Reminders
Students must comply with the ACHS Uniform Policy every day. Please:
Review the updated Uniform Policy in the Code of Conduct carefully (some requirements have changed).
Ensure your student has the required uniform items before the first day of school (August 25).
Parent Pick-Up Policy
For the safety of all students:
Only the authorized parent/guardian/emergency contact on file may pick up a student-athlete from school or practice fields.
Any transportation changes must be made by contacting the Main Office before 1:30 p.m.
We are looking forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and success for all our students. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting the mission and vision of ASPIRA Charter High School.
With excitement for the year ahead,
