Helix Aspire

📣 Helix Spring Semester 1 Finals will take place on Wednesday, 3/11/26 & Thursday, 3/12/26. 

📆 Due to the Adjusted Bell Schedule for Final Exams, ASPIRE will follow a special schedule on both days. 

✅ Morning Programs
• All AM ASPIRE programs will run as usual.
• The AM DEN will run as usual.

❌ Afternoon Programs
• All PM ASPIRE programs are cancelled. 

🟢 Exception:
• The PM DEN will run Wednesday, 3/11/26 from 1:30pm-3:30pm in Room 1340 (and Room 1350 if needed).  

Good luck on finals! Make sure to get plenty of rest, eat well, and do your best. You’ve got this! 💚 📚 

📣 Helix has a Staff Development Day on Wednesday, 2/25/26.

📆 Because of the Adjusted Bell Schedule for Staff Development Day, ASPIRE will follow a special schedule on Wednesday, 2/25/26.

🩷 All AM programs will run as usual.
🩷 The AM DEN will run as usual.
🩷 PM ASPIRE programs are cancelled
🩷 Except for the PM DEN, which will run from 1:30pm-3:30pm in Room 1340 and 1350 if needed.
🩷 Checkout the updated afternoon schedule below.

Plan ahead and enjoy the early dismissal! 😎

📣 Helix has Parent Shadow Day on Thursday, 1/29/26.

📆 Because of the Adjusted Bell Schedule for Parent Shadow Day, ASPIRE will follow a special schedule on Thursday, 1/29/26.

* All AM programs will run as usual.
* The AM DEN will run as usual. 
* PM ASPIRE programs are cancelled
* Except for the PM DEN, which will run from 1:30pm-3:30pm in Room 1340 and 1350 if needed.
* Checkout the updated afternoon schedule below. 

Plan ahead and enjoy the early dismissal! 😎

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, ASPIRE programs will not meet on Monday, 1/19/26.

Enjoy the day off, take time to reflect, recharge, and dream. 💭💙❤️ See you Tuesday, 1/20/26!

📣 Helix has Staff Development on Wednesday, 12/10/25.

📆 Because of the Adjusted Bell Schedule for Staff Development, ASPIRE will follow a special schedule on Wednesday, 12/10/25.

❄️ All AM programs will run as usual.
❄️ The AM DEN will run as usual.
❄️ The PM DEN will run from 1:30pm-3:30pm in Room 1340 and 1350 if needed.
❄️ The PM programs will follow a special schedule.
❄️ Checkout the updated afternoon schedule below.

Make sure to plan ahead and join us for ASPIRE! 💚

❄️ Last Week of ASPIRE & DEN During Finals.

Due to Fall Semester 2 Finals, our last week of ASPIRE will be Monday, 12/8/25 - Friday, 12/12/25.

Make sure to swing by, finish strong, and soak up all the winter vibes while you can! ⛄🧣

During Finals Week, the ONLY programs running are the AM DEN and PM DEN. The schedule is listed on the 2nd picture.

Good luck on finals, Scotties! You’ve got this! 💚🐾📚

See you in January for the Spring 2026 ASPIRE programs! ✨

December has arrived and with it comes a month full of celebration, reflection, and winter cheer! ❄️☕

From final-week fun to schedule updates and student spotlights, we are wrapping up 2025 with gratitude and gearing up for all the adventures ahead. 💚

As we head into Winter Break, the ASPIRE team sends warm wishes to our amazing students, families, and staff. Thank you for bringing your energy, creativity, and spirit to everything we do. You make Helix shine! 🌟

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from your ASPIRE family! 🎄🎊

👉 Check out all the updates and photos in our December 2025 ASPIRE Newsletter, just click the link in our bio!

📣ASPIRE Update

Because of the minimum day schedule for Staff Development, ASPIRE will run on a special afternoon schedule on:
🗓️Thursday, 11/6/25

Check out the updated schedule. Make sure to plan ahead and join us for ASPIRE! 💚

🍁 November Highlights 🍁

November is bursting with energy, gratitude, and good vibes! 🌟 From early morning Baseball Workouts and Swim & Stroke Instruction to afternoon Tennis and our Camping & Hiking Adventure to Anza Borrego, our students are wrapping up the semester STRONG! 💪✨

We are also celebrating some amazing highlights:
🌱 Our ASPIRE Gardening crew was featured in the La Mesa Courier!
🏐 The Boys Sand Volleyball Team finished an incredible season filled with teamwork, grit, and tons of fun!

📅 Heads up! No ASPIRE programs on:
🇺🇸 Monday, 11/10/25 - Tuesday, 11/11/25: Veteran’s Day
🦃 Monday, 11/24/25 - Friday, 11/28/25: Thanksgiving Break

As we head into the holiday season, we are sending a big THANK YOU to our amazing students, families, and partners. 💚 We are so grateful for you all. We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🍂💚

✨ Want more ASPIRE highlights and updates? Check out our November newsletter, just click the link in our bio! 🔗

🌵 Adventure Awaits, Helix Adventurers! 🏕️

We are heading out to Anza Borrego/Tamarisk Grove Campground for our ASPIRE Camping & Hiking Trip. It is sure to be a weekend full of hiking, campfire fun, and Julian apple pie on the way home! 🍎🍏🥧✨

🗓️ Friday, 11/7/25 - Sunday, 11/9/25
📍 Anza Borrego/Tamarisk Grove Campground
👥 Max 21 students. Spots fill fast!
📝 Permission forms due Friday, 10/31/25
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Meeting: Monday, 11/3/25

Permission forms available in the Wellness Center, through email at [email protected], or the link in bio.

Pack your bags, grab your friends, and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! 🌄💚

📣 ASPIRE Update

Because of the Adjusted Bell Schedule for Final Exams, ASPIRE will follow a special afternoon schedule on:
🗓️ Wednesday, 10/8/25 & Thursday, 10/9/25

Check out the updated schedule. Make sure to plan ahead and join us for ASPIRE! 💚