On Monday January 5, 2026, all ASPIRA schools will follow a regular schedule. Families and team members are advised to allow additional travel time due to anticipated traffic around the UD Bob Carpenter Center related to services for the fallen state trooper Cpl Snook. For more information Delaware State Police Announce Funeral Arrangements for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook
El lunes 5 de enero de 2026, todas las escuelas de ASPIRA seguirán un horario regular. Se aconseja a las familias y a los miembros del equipo que permitan tiempo adicional de viaje debido al tráfico anticipado alrededor del Centro de Carpinteros de la UD Bob relacionado con los servicios para Cpl. Snook, el policía estatal caído. Para más información: Delaware State Police Announce Funeral Arrangements for Cpl/1 Matthew T. “Ty” Snook.
Wishing our ASPIRA COMUNIDAD a year filled with big dreams, new adventures, and lots of moments that make you smile. Let’s make this our best year yet!
#HappyNewYear #Hello2026 #CheersToNewBeginnings #ASPIRACommunity
Thank you to Literacy Delaware and our amazing learners for making this such a meaningful and festive way to head into the break! 💙📚
#LiteracyDelaware #AdultEnglishLearners #LifelongLearning #CommunityBuilding #CelebratingSuccess #PerfectAttendance #LearningTogether
#ThankYouTeam #StaffAppreciation #GratefulHearts #SchoolCommunity #TeamAppreciation #WinterWarmth #HotCocoaBar #ThankYouPTO #SchoolFamilia
Our East Campus teams got into the holiday spirit with some amazing door decorations! Creativity, cheer, and festive flair were everywhere.
🥇 And the winner is… the Kindergarten Teams! Congratulations on spreading so much holiday joy!
#DoorDecoratingContest #HolidaySpirit #FestiveFun #ASPIRACommunity
Warmest wishes to everyone in our ASPIRA familia. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or simply enjoying the winter break, we hope this season brings you peace, joy, and time to recharge with those you love.
Here’s to a bright and hopeful start to the new year!
#HappyHolidays #WinterCelebrations #JoyAndLight #ASPIRACommunity
We are incredibly grateful to Latinos at Amazon for visiting our school and bringing gifts for our families. Their generosity helped support our Giving Tree tradition, ensuring that students received special gifts this season. Special HOWL OUT to Jessica Z for taking the lead in coordinating this project with her Amazon colleagues.
Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and families and for spreading kindness and holiday cheer throughout our school community. 🌟
#Gratitude #LatinosAtAmazon #GivingTree #CommunitySupport #HolidayJoy
Our 8th grade Aspirantes enjoyed a great visit to the high school where they had the opportunity to tour the campus, meet team members and current ACHS students, and learn about the different career pathways available to them.
To make the day even more special, students were treated to cookies and hot chocolate 🍪☕ and received a swag bag filled with ASPIRA goodies. It was a fun and informative experience that helped our students feel excited and confident about their next step! 💙
#8thGradeVisit #HighSchoolTour #CareerPathways #ASPIRA #FutureReady #SchoolCommunity
📢 School & Offices Closed
Please note that school and all offices will be closed for winter break. We look forward to welcoming students and team members back in 2026. Wishing our families a safe and restful break!
We wrapped up the last day of school before winter break by sending our students off in the most joyful way—with snow and bubbles filling the air, smiles all around, and our team members leading a parranda that our aspirantes absolutely enjoyed! ☃️🫧🎶
A special thank you to Pastor Keith for providing the snow machine that helped make the day extra magical for our students. ❄️✨
We hope our students and families enjoy a safe, restful, and happy winter break. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in 2026, refreshed and ready for a new year of learning and fun. See you soon! 💙
#WinterBreak #LastDayOfSchool #SeeYouIn2026 #ASPIRACommunity #Parranda #HolidayCheerASPIRACommunity
Bring the family to take pictures with Santa 🎅, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and shop from local vendors for unique holiday gifts.
On Friday, students had the opportunity to visit the Pop-Up Grocery Shop, where their donations were delivered. The organizer from the Newark Area Welfare Committee welcomed the students, provided a tour of the space, and invited them to help sort the food donated by ASPIRA Charter High School (ACHS) students and families.
This hands-on experience gave students a deeper understanding of community service, leadership, and the importance of giving back. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and compassion in action.
#GlobalLeadership #StudentLeaders #CommunityService #GivingBack #ServiceLearning #ASPIRAPride #LeadershipInAction #CommunityStrong #MakingAnImpact #YouthLeadership
ASPIRA Community, please help us determine ASPIRA’s next Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year! - It's time to submit your nominations now through January 6, 2026. You can nominate as many teachers and/or team members as you'd like. Younger students can have a family member help them with the form. Every single team member nominated will receive recognition and the satisfaction that comes from knowing their talent and commitment have been recognized by a parent, student, colleague or community member. One teacher and team member will be selected for this prestigious honor and he/she will compete to become the Delaware Charter School Network (DCSN) Teacher of the Year.
The links to the nomination forms are below.
TOY Nominations English: https://forms.gle/AaXi5Qpgrb6CsF1u6
TOY Nominations Spanish: https://forms.gle/PPKk1x2NkBZaDTwy6
ESPY Nominations English: https://forms.gle/Vkk1NMKERy2UfRs29 ESPY Nominations Spanish: https://forms.gle/DZYxFycL18RWo55N8
2 Hour Delay for Grades K-12. Regular schedule for AVA.
#Chanukah #FestivalOfLights #ChagSameach
Delaware is gaining real momentum toward a fair and sustainable public school funding system. With the Public Education Funding Commission’ (OEFC) recent recommendations sparking critical conversations about equalization, reassessment, and local funding, student voices are more important than ever. Our Aspirantes are learning, leading, and helping shape the future of education in Delaware. 💙🏫 #EquityInEducation #StudentVoices #DelawareSchools #VisionCoalition
🎉🐺 **Howl Out, ASPIRA Wolfpack!** 🐺🎉
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the **Special Olympics Reindeer Run & Romp 2025** in Newark! We showed up 25 runners and rompers strong - including team members & Aspirantes — rocking our sashes to celebrate our **15th Anniversary *Quinceañera*** 💖✨
The ACHS Cheer Team gave an amazing performance! Families ran together, cheered together, and helped us **surpass our fundraising goal** together. What an incredible night!
🏆 Huge congrats to our very own Kevin Hudson and his son who BOTH placed 1st in their age groups! Howl Out to Maz for making it happen - this tradition is officially locked in — see you next year, because the **Wolfpack ALWAYS Runs & Romps!** 🏃♂️🦌
#ASPIRAWolfpack #ReindeerRun2025 #Quinceañera15 #RunAndRomp #SpecialOlympicsDE #CommunityStrong
Today, we celebrate the power of generosity and the incredible impact our community makes when we come together. At ASPIRA Academy, every act of giving—big or small—helps us create meaningful learning experiences, support our students’ dreams, and strengthen the vibrant school community we’re so proud of. 💙✨
Whether you share your time, your voice, or a donation, your support helps us continue our mission of empowering students to learn, lead, and succeed.
🙌 Thank you for believing in our students and in the future we’re building together!
💛 If you’d like to contribute this Giving Tuesday, please visit our donation page: https://go.delaware.gov/apps/s/department-of-education/las-americas-aspira-academy
#GivingTuesday #ASPIREWithAspira #StrongerTogether #CommunityLove #SupportOurStudents #EveryGiftMatters
