¡Bienvenida a la famila ASPIRA Ms. Lakiesha Lewis as the new Assistant Head of School at ASPIRA Charter High School(ACHS)! 🎉📚
Ms. Lewis's leadership philosophy is rooted in relationships, respect, love, and high expectations for all students. She is passionate about supporting educators, building strong relationships with students and families, and preparing young people for success far beyond graduation.
Ms. Lewis chose ASPIRA because she immediately saw the passion within the team and the commitment to pushing all students to meet high expectations. She knew right away that this was work she wanted to be aligned with. 💙💛
A quote she lives by beautifully reflects her approach to leadership:
“I've learned that people will forget what you said... but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou
🐺 Welcome to ACHS, Ms. Lewis! We are so excited to have you as part of our familia and look forward to an amazing year ahead! 💙💛
#WelcomeToASPIRA #ASPIRAFamilia #ACHSProud #LoboPride #Leadership #HighExpectations #SomosFamilia
Let’s give a big HOWL OUT to the newest members of the ASPIRA Familia joining us at our K–8 Building (East Campus) and High School (West Campus)! 🎉
We’re so excited to welcome you to the team and are looking forward to an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, collaboration, and Lobo Pride! 🐺📚✨
Welcome to the familia—we’re so happy you’re here! 💙💛
#HowlOut #WelcomeToASPIRA #ASPIRAFamilia #LoboPride #ASPIRAProud #BackToSchool #SomosFamilia
We’re getting ready to welcome our students and community back to Las Américas ASPIRA Academy East Campus with a fresh new look! 🎉
Our gym floors have been renovated and feature an updated design showcasing our Lobo Wolf logo—a bold reminder of the pride, strength, and spirit that make ASPIRA the home of the Wolves! 🐺🏀🏐
We can’t wait to see our athletes back on the court and look forward to an amazing year of athletics, teamwork, and Lobo Pride!
¡La casa de los lobos! 🐺💙💛
#LoboPride #NuestroOrgulloLobo #ASPIRAProud #HomeOfTheWolves #LaCasaDeLosLobos #ASPIRAathletics #BackToSchool #ASPIRAFamilia
Please join us in giving a big Howl-out to our newest team members to the ASPIRA familia! 💙💛 We are so excited to have you join our team and look forward to an amazing school year filled with learning, connection, collaboration, and growth. 📚✨
Today was their first day of learning and connecting as a team, and we are excited for all the incredible things this new school year will bring! 🎉
Welcome to the familia—we’re so happy you’re here! 💙🐺 Here’s to an amazing year together!
#WelcomeToASPIRA #ASPIRAFamilia #NewTeamMembers #FirstDay #BackToSchool #ASPIRAProud #SomosFamilia
Please join us in giving a warm ASPIRA welcome to Dr. René Diaz, our new Head of School for Las Américas ASPIRA Academy Georgetown! 🎉
Dr. Diaz brings a passion for student achievement, bilingual education, and community engagement as he leads the exciting work of building our newest ASPIRA school community.
Opening September 2027, Las Américas ASPIRA Academy Georgetown will be a free public K–5 dual-language elementary school, creating new opportunities for students and families in Georgetown and Sussex County. 🌎📚💙
We are so excited to have Dr. Diaz join our ASPIRA familia and can't wait to see all that we will accomplish together! Welcome, Dr. Diaz! 🎉🐺
Learn more about ASPIRA Georgetown and sign up for school updates:
https://www.aspiraacademy.org/page/aspira-georgetown-2027-information-updates
#WelcomeToASPIRA #ASPIRAFamilia #ASPIRAGeorgetown #GeorgetownDE #FutureLeaders #DualLanguageEducation #ASPIRAProud #Coming2027 #SomosFamilia
Register NOW for sports for the next school year! All student-athletes must be registered with RankOne and complete all the required forms, such as Sports Physical Upload, Consents, Athletics Handbook & more. Please see attached for more information on how to make an account & register with RankOne.
*NO PAPER SPORTS PHYSICALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. THEY MUST BE UPLOADED TO RANKONE
RankOne: www.rankone.com
DIAA Sports Physical: https://education.delaware.gov/diaa/health_and_safety/medical_forms/
HIGH SCHOOL SEASON & TRYOUT START DATES:
Fall Sports: August 17th
Winter Sports: November 9th
Spring Sports: March 1st
MIDDLE SCHOOL SEASON & TRYOUT START DATES:
Fall Sports: September 8th
Winter Sports: November 12th
Spring Sports: March 3rd
A huge shoutout to the Georgetown Police Department for hosting an amazing event that brought our community together! We enjoyed connecting with Lt. Diaz, Senator Brian Pettyjohn, our friends at La Esperanza, and so many local families and organizations making a difference every day.
🎙️ We even had the opportunity to join Kevin Andrade on Máxima 95.3 to share exciting updates about Las Américas ASPIRA Academy Georgetown, our new FREE dual-language public elementary school opening in September 2027!
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, asked questions, and shared in the excitement. The future is bright, and we can't wait to welcome the next generation of Aspirantes! 💙💛
✨ Building partnerships. Empowering families. Creating opportunities.
#NationalNightOut #GeorgetownDE #ASPIRADelaware #LasAmericasASPIRA #DualLanguage #SussexCounty
What an unforgettable week of exploring, creating, and growing together! Our campers immersed themselves in nature-inspired activities, hands-on crafts, exciting discoveries, and plenty of fun with friends. Every day was filled with laughter, learning, and adventures that sparked creativity and curiosity.
Take a look at some of our favorite moments from this amazing week—we're so grateful for the memories we made together! 💚📸
Our ASPIRA Delaware team proudly participated in the Delaware AVID Learning Consortium, joining educators from across the state to collaborate, learn, and strengthen our commitment to student success. We are especially proud that eight ASPIRA Delaware team members represented our schools, engaging in professional learning centered on college and career readiness, instructional excellence, and student achievement. Two of our outstanding students, Aliyah and A’mirah, served as featured speakers, sharing their AVID experiences and demonstrating the impact of perseverance, leadership, and opportunity.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who represented ASPIRA Delaware with professionalism, passion, and pride. Together, we continue to empower our students to dream big, work hard, and achieve their goals.
#ASPIRADelaware #AVID #AVIDLC #FromPotentialToPower #IgnitingBrilliance
☀️ ASPIRA Summer Camp is in full swing, and on this particular week it was packed with creativity, teamwork, and nonstop fun! 🎉
Our campers spent the week: 🧱 Building BIG ideas with oversized LEGO blocks 🎨 Showing off their awesome Minion drawings 🎮 Enjoying friendly gaming time with friends . Weaving colorful creations with plastic strips. Cooling off and making memories on the water slide!
Every day is a new adventure filled with imagination, laughter, and friendships that make summer so special. We love seeing our campers learn, create, and have fun together!
✨ This morning, the ASPIRA familia came together to welcome Dr. Rene Diaz with a special breakfast as he begins his role as Head of School for the future Las Américas ASPIRA Academy in Georgetown! Set to open in September 2027, Las Américas ASPIRA Academy will be a FREE public K–5 dual language elementary school, expanding educational opportunities for families across Sussex County.
Together with Dr. Diaz's leadership, we look forward to creating a school where every child is inspired to achieve academic excellence, embrace bilingualism, celebrate their culture, and grow into tomorrow's leaders. Today's gathering marked the beginning of an exciting journey as we continue building a school rooted in community, opportunity, and high expectations for every student. Please join us in giving Dr. Diaz a HOWL OUT and warm ASPIRA welcome!
We can't wait to share more milestones as we prepare to open our doors in 2027. Use this link to learn more about the new Georgetown school & sign up for updates: https://www.aspiraacademy.org/page/aspira-georgetown-2027-information-updates
ASPIRA is hiring coaches! Check out all the job openings here: https://www.aspiraacademy.org/page/employment-opportunities
Happy Fourth of July! 🎆¡Feliz 4 de julio!
As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, we honor the ideals of freedom, opportunity, and hope that continue to shape our country. America's story is woven from countless cultures, traditions, languages, and experiences—creating a vibrant tapestry that reflects the strength of our diversity.
At ASPIRA, that tapestry comes to life every day through our students, families, and team members. We honor the diverse heritage that strengthens our school community and embrace the unique experiences that unite us in a shared commitment to learning, service, and opportunity.. We are proud to help prepare the next generation of leaders who embrace different perspectives, celebrate their heritage, and work together to build stronger communities. Together, we recognize that our differences make us stronger and that unity is found in our shared commitment to a brighter future for all.
Wishing our students, families, team members, and community a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙
#FourthOfJuly #America250 #UnitedInDiversity #ASPIRAProud #FutureLeaders #CelebrateCommunity
Howl Out to our Awesome School Librarian Sra. Saggione. Thank you for sharing incredible resources, sparking curiosity, and inspiring our students to discover the joy of reading.
Please join us in showing the power of compassion and community. Together, we can bring hope, healing, and relief. ❤️📦 #BoxOfHope #DelawareDreamCenter #VenezuelaRelief #CommunityStrong #GiveHope
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Camila Vazquez for representing Delaware on the national stage at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference in Portland, Oregon!
Competing alongside more than 3,300 future educators from across the country, Camila earned an outstanding 3rd Place National Finish in Lesson Planning & Delivery: Spanish (Varsity). 🇺🇸📚🇪🇸
Her achievement reflects not only her passion for education and the Spanish language but also her dedication, leadership, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of future students. Camila is helping to inspire the next generation of educators while proudly representing ASPIRA Academy and the State of Delaware.
Congratulations, Camila! Your hard work, talent, and perseverance have made our entire ASPIRA family proud. We can't wait to see all that you accomplish in the future!
💙💛 #ASPIRAProud #FutureEducator #EducatorsRising #NationalRecognition #DelawareEducation #TeacherAcademy #StudentSuccess #Leadership #SpanishEducation
Our campers kicked off the summer as Imagination Explorers, using their creativity while making memories that will last all summer long. From exciting water fun 💦 to an awesome field trip 🚌, the week was filled with laughter, adventure, and smiles!
We can't wait to see what the rest of the summer has in store. Here's to more exploring, learning, and fun! ☀️💙💛
Our One School, One Book Park Meet-Up was a huge success! Families came together to discuss Charlotte's Web, play Charlotte's Web Bingo, enjoy lawn games, and cool off with popsicles. 🍦🎲🌳
A special thank you to the Bear Library for visiting us, spreading the joy of reading, and giving our students free books to enjoy all summer long! ❤️📖
Thank you to all of our families for making this year's One School, One Book journey so special. Keep reading over the summer, and we'll see you back at school for our Charlotte's Web Back-to-School Celebration! 🎉🐷🕸️
Camila earned 3rd Place in the nation in the Rising Educators Competition for Spanish Lesson Planning and Delivery!
Competing against students from across the United States, Camila showcased her talent, dedication, and passion for education, earning a spot among the top educators-in-training in the country.
We are so proud of you, Camila! Your hard work and commitment continue to inspire our school community. 🎉👏
