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Campus Culture Committee

March 8, 2026

March is a month rich with celebration, reflection, and community connection. Please join us as we honor and recognize the many religious observances, cultural celebrations, and awareness months taking place.

Awareness & Heritage Months

Women’s History Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Gender Equality Month

Religious & Cultural Observances

Feb 17 – Mar 19: Ramadan
Feb 23 – Apr 11: Great Lent
March 4: Holi
March 20: Nowruz (Persian New Year)
March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility

We look forward to celebrating the diversity within our community. Throughout the month, we will spotlight inspiring women and uplift individuals with developmental disabilities. If there is a person, story, or organization you would like us to highlight, please let us know here.

Games for Good – Community Game Night & Fundraiser
Sunday, Mar 22 | 4:00–6:00pm
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
Join us for an evening of global-inspired games, friendly competition, and connection to support Together We Stand.
Enjoy:

Easy-to-learn games for all ages
Snacks and beverages
Small prizes
A chance to make a meaningful local impact

Your suggested donation ($45 adults / $25 youth) and optional pantry-item contributions will directly support Together We Stand’s work providing food and essential services to immigrant and vulnerable families facing food insecurity in our community.

Teen Volunteer Sign-Up: https ://forms .gle /jZan 32 gpZoPhDNEc 9

Wellness Center Update

If you’re ever concerned about your student or their peers, please don’t hesitate to submit a Wellness Referral. Our team follows up with each referred student within one week, and all services are completely voluntary.

Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
Meeting Schedule | 6:00–7:30pm

Mar 16 – Virtual
Apr 20 – In-Person (Final Meeting)
May – No Meeting

We welcome all families to join us as we continue building a supportive, inclusive, and connected Acalanes community.

📬 Stay Connected
If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please reach out:
📧 diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com

All are welcome—we’d love to have you join us!

💙 Reminder: Acalanes Is a No Hate Zone
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias IncidentReporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
Submit a BIRT Report Here »

Student Activities

March 8, 2026

THIS WEEK:

Monday AM: Monday Morning Welcome at Lafayette Elementary School
Tuesday & Wednesday: Prom Invites handed out in English classes
Wednesday:
- Academy: Job/Career/Volunteer Fair
- Lunch: Thrift Store Pop-Up with Student Vendors
Thursday:
- Lunch: New Crew Leader Informational Meeting
- 7:00pm: Dramadons Short Plays
Friday:
- Academy: Blanket Making Drive in room 314
- Lunch: ACA Buddies & Senior Shirley Temples

On Wednesday, Mar 11, during Academy, Acalanes is hosting a Career and Volunteer fair for all students to attend. People working in many different fields will be present, along with representatives from notable volunteer organizations in our community. Check out this flyer for more information!

Attendance will be staggered so that Juniors come to the gym at 10:15am, Sophomores at 10:25am, Seniors at 10:40am, and Frosh at 10:50am. See you there, Dons!

Special Olympics is coming up on Apr 17, and we need YOUR help! Sign up to be a student volunteer by filling out a teacher-signed permission form (also in room 314) and returning it to the back counter of 314, and then sign up for a shift! Sign-ups are due by Mar 23!

SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2026, Sept 20-26

If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out !

Performing & Visual Arts

March 8, 2026

Power Plays: The 2026 DramaDons’ Short Plays Festival!
Join us for an exciting evening of original theatre featuring eight short plays written and directed by DramaDons students. Each performance showcases student creativity, collaboration, and bold storytelling around this year’s theme of power.
Thursday, Mar 12 and Friday, Mar 13 at 7:00pm in the AHS Little Theatre.
All eight plays will be performed each night, and admission is free.

LPIE

March 8, 2026

2026-2027 LPIE Open Board Member Positions
We are currently recruiting for next year’s Board and are seeking candidates for the following positions:

Vice President
Business Partners (1 co-chair)
Arts & Humanities (1 co-chair)
Music & Performing Arts (1 co-chair – must have a student at Acalanes)
New families (1 co-chair – must have students TK-8)

If you moved to Lafayette for its exceptional public schools, joining the LPIE Board is one of the most powerful ways to help sustain and strengthen them. Our schools rely on local funding and we need the next generation of committed leaders to step into these roles so that we can continue to raise over $4M per year for our kids. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our Past President Samantha Carter at pastpresident@lpie.org. Thank you!

Sports

March 8, 2026

Blue. White. Lotus. It’s almost time for the Acalanes Booster Bash 2026!

Get ready for tropical vibes, great food, and an amazing night supporting all our Acalanes athletes. This is THE event you don’t want to miss!

Grab your friends, dress the part, and come celebrate with us. Get your tickets today! https://acalanesboosters.ejoinme.org/BoosterBash2026

This week’s can’t miss events.

Girls basketball
Tuesday, Mar 10 CIF NorCal Championship.
Friday, Mar 13 or Saturday, Mar 14 CIF Championship.

Boys golf
Monday, Mar 9 Miramonte HS at Contra Costa CC at 3:30pm.

Softball
Tuesday, Mar 10 Varsity hosts Kennedy, Fremont HS 4:30pm.
Thursday, Mar 12 Varsity at Dougherty Valley HS 4:00pm.

Baseball
Tuesday, Mar 10 JV hosts Piedmont HS at 4:00pm.
Thursday, Mar 12 Miramonte HS at 4:00pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Saturday, Mar 14 Freshmen at College Park HS. Doubleheader at 10:00am and 12:30pm.

Boys tennis
Tuesday, Mar 10 Campolindo HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, Mar 12 Miramonte HS at 3:30 pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.

Boys volleyball
Tuesday, Mar 10 hosts Freedom HS. JV at 5:00pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Thursday, Mar 12 hosts Heritage HS. JV at 5:00pm and Varsity at 6:30pm.
Saturday, Mar 14 Varsity in the Livermore Roundup.
Saturday, Mar 14 JV in the Stockton Tournament.

Boys lacrosse
Tuesday, Mar 10 at Piedmont HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Thursday, Mar 12 hosts Bishop O’Dowd HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.

Girls lacrosse
Thursday, Mar 12 at Piedmont HS. JV at 5:30pm and Varsity at 7:00pm.
Saturday, Mar 14 Frosh-soph hosts Bishop O’Dowd HS, Campolindo HS and Miramonte HS at 9:00am.

Beach volleyball
Wednesday, Mar 11 at Northgate HS at 4:00pm.

Swimming
Friday, Mar 13 or Saturday, Mar 14 Mission Viejo Invitational.

Track & field
Saturday, Mar 14 hosts Bob Warren Relays.

Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

March 1, 2026

Lead the Way! A Celebration of Lamorinda Equity & Diversity Leaders @ Acalanes High School—all families and students welcome.

Musical Instrument donation drive to benefit the Stanley Middle School music department.

Campus Culture Committee

March 1, 2026

March is a month rich with celebration, reflection, and community connection. Please join us as we honor and recognize the many religious observances, cultural celebrations, and awareness months taking place.
Awareness & Heritage Months

Women’s History Month
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
Gender Equality Month

Religious & Cultural Observances

Feb 17 – Mar 19: Ramadan
Feb 23 – Apr 11: Great Lent
March 4: Holi
March 20: Nowruz (Persian New Year)
March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility

We look forward to celebrating the diversity within our community. Throughout the month, we will spotlight inspiring women and uplift individuals with developmental disabilities. If there is a person, story, or organization you would like us to highlight, please let us know here.

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent. It is a holy day of prayer and fasting and begins the six-week season of reflection leading up to Easter.

Annual ACA Color Run / Holi Celebration – Go Dons!

Sunday, Mar 8
Celebrate Holi and school spirit at our annual ACA Color Run!
Be sure to register and join the fun as we come together in celebration and community.

Games for Good – Community Game Night & Fundraiser
Sunday, Mar 22 | 4:00–6:00pm
Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
Join us for an evening of global-inspired games, friendly competition, and connection to support Together We Stand.
Enjoy:

Easy-to-learn games for all ages
Snacks and beverages
Small prizes
A chance to make a meaningful local impact

Your suggested donation ($45 adults / $25 youth) and optional pantry-item contributions will directly support Together We Stand’s work providing food and essential services to immigrant and vulnerable families facing food insecurity in our community.

Teen Volunteer Sign-Up: https ://forms .gle /jZan 32 gpZoPhDNEc 9

Wellness Center Update

If you’re ever concerned about your student or their peers, please don’t hesitate to submit a Wellness Referral. Our team follows up with each referred student within one week, and all services are completely voluntary.

Join Us Monthly! (In-Person & Virtual Meetings)
Meeting Schedule | 6:00–7:30pm

Mar 16 – Virtual
Apr 20 – In-Person (Final Meeting)
May – No Meeting

We welcome all families to join us as we continue building a supportive, inclusive, and connected Acalanes community.

📬 Stay Connected
If you’d like to get involved or learn more, please reach out:
📧 diversityandinclusion@acalanesparentsclub.com

All are welcome—we’d love to have you join us!

💙 Reminder: Acalanes Is a No Hate Zone
If your student experiences hate or bias, please encourage them to use the Bias IncidentReporting Tool (BIRT) available on the AHS website.
Submit a BIRT Report Here »

Student Activities

March 1, 2026

THIS WEEK:

Tuesday-Friday: 3 v 3 Staff/Student Basketball in the Chris Huber gym
Friday academy: Latinos Unidos & Filipino Club potluck
Sunday @ 9:00am: Color Run

March 10 & 11: Junior & Senior Prom invitations get handed out in English classes.

Join us on Sunday, Mar 8, for Acalanes’ annual Color Run! The event celebrates the Hindu holiday Holi, a festival celebrating the arrival of spring. Parents and children are invited to take part in a 1- or 2-mile run around the Acalanes campus while getting covered in colored powder. Before the run, stop by for Dunkin’ Donuts, snacks, games, and a raffle— all included in your ticket. It’s a great way to spend the morning with friends, celebrate our community, and support the Classes of 2027 & 2028.
The first 150 people to sign up will get a free Color Run t-shirt, so grab your friends and register soon!

Is your student interested in making some cash? Join us as a seller at the Spring Thrift Pop-up on Mar 11 at lunch in the Soph Quad! Sell some clothes, jewelry, trinkets, baked goods, drinks- anything fun you want to sell! You keep all the profits you made! Click the link below to sign up! Thrift Seller Application

SAVE THE DATE: Homecoming 2026, Sept 20-26

If you ever have any questions or are looking for ways for your student to get involved, please reach out !

College & Career

March 1, 2026

Upcoming Career Academies:
Please encourage your students to attend! This is a great opportunity to learn more about these fields from professionals:

Psychology Academy: Friday, Mar 20, 2026

Free Digital AP® Practice Exams
AP Free Test Practice: Revolution Prep’s self-proctored, digital practice exams cover the multiple-choice portion of the AP exam and are available for six of the most popular AP subjects. Each includes:

A live, digital multiple-choice experience
A detailed score report highlighting strengths and areas for improvement

Counseling

March 1, 2026

Counselor assignments are by student last name:
A-F Anne Schonauer
G-Ka Erika Vasquez on campus MWTh
Ke-Re Marissa Meadows
Rh-Z Susan Martin

8th Grade Family Appointments begin Feb 23 Counselors will begin meeting with 8th grade families the week of 2/23 and continue until Spring Break. Families can email their counselor to set up an appointment.

Third Quarter Ends on Mar 13 This is the final day for any student to drop a class this semester. This grading period will also count for spring sports eligibility – students need a 2.0 GPA to stay eligible to play spring sports.

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