Hello ASU Prep Poly Families!
I hope you’re enjoying a relaxing and fun summer! While our Poly teachers and students have been away, the Poly admin and front office team have been hard at work preparing for the new school year. Summer school just wrapped up, with many students seeing success from their efforts. Classroom moves are underway, and we’re excited to introduce you to a small handful of new teachers joining us this fall.
We’ve also been busy clearing things out and sprucing up the campus so that ASU Prep Poly is nice and shiny for the new school year. Our ASU Prep Network team has been hard at work installing new hardware, resetting technology, and—yes—getting those Devil’s Den doors working again! Huge thanks to our amazing PTSO for supporting this important task. We can’t wait for cooler weather to roll around so we can open those doors once again.
As we prepare for an exciting 2025–2026 school year, please take note of these important dates and details to help you and your students get ready:
💬 Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) Conferences & Resource Fair
ILP Conferences will be held on Monday, July 28 (9am-5pm) and Tuesday, July 29 (10am-6pm), and conducted with your child’s Innovation Lab 1 (7/8) or Seminar (9-12) teacher. These conferences are mandatory for all families and provide an opportunity to set goals and discuss academic plans for the year. Students will also receive their 2025–2026 course schedules at this time! Be on the lookout for a communication from your assigned teacher the week of July 14, and then the ILP sign-up link, which will go live on July 18.
During ILPs, we will also host a Resource Fair, where families can access valuable information about:
- Health Center Resources
- Student Sports & Clubs
- Lunch Catering & Menus
- Free and Reduced Lunch Applications
- Family Choice Friday Options
- Counseling Support
- Academic
- Social Emotional
- PTSO
This will be a great opportunity to get connected and gather resources for a successful school year!
📅 First Day of School
The first day of school for all students is Thursday, July 31. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to campus! Our first day will focus on building community and setting expectations for the year ahead. Students will follow their regular schedules while participating in fun and engaging activities to get to know their classmates and teachers. They’ll also receive their school-issued Chromebooks so they’re fully prepared for the first full week of school beginning Monday.
📣 Communication for the 2025–2026 School Year
Staying connected is important to me! This year, all school-wide communication will move to the Smore platform. I will be sending out weekly newsletters that will include updates, reminders, event highlights, and important campus news.
You’ll receive the newsletter each week via email, and it will also be accessible at any time on the ASU Prep Poly STEM High School website. My goal is to make communication streamlined, consistent, and easy to access for all families. I’m excited for this new format and can’t wait to share all the incredible things happening on campus. Please look out for our first newsletter on July 1st!
We’re so excited to see our students back on campus and to partner with you for an amazing year ahead. Thank you for being part of our ASU Prep family.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we’ll see you soon!
Forks Up!
Sincerely,
Emma Popish
Principal
