Acalanes Community Always (ACA)

Summer 2026 Travel
Does your student love to travel? Consider a trip to Spain and Morocco! Sign ups are already happening for summer 2026. Sign up by Apr 1 and receive a $400 discount. Set up a direct debit plan to avoid putting down a deposit and lock in a low monthly payment. Students from any grade and any of the four district high schools can attend! The only requirement is an interest in travel! This trip has a little bit of everything — ancient/historical sites, awe-inspiring locations, amazing food, and a once-in-a-lifetime bonding experience with your Lamorinda peers. Send your student on the trip of a lifetime where they become a global citizen who values travel and exploration.
 
For anyone interested in going on the trip to Europe NEXT summer (2026), please click here to preview the trip and to register.
 
And check out our Instagram page to see photos from the last two summers!
 
If you have any questions please reach out to Erin Barth or Tina Gullberg. This is not a school-sponsored trip.

Summer 2026 Travel
Does your student love to travel? Consider a trip to Spain and Morocco! Sign ups are already happening for summer 2026. Sign up by Apr 1 and receive a $400 discount. Set up a direct debit plan to avoid putting down a deposit and lock in a low monthly payment. Students from any grade and any of the four district high schools can attend! The only requirement is an interest in travel! This trip has a little bit of everything — ancient/historical sites, awe-inspiring locations, amazing food, and a once-in-a-lifetime bonding experience with your Lamorinda peers. Send your student on the trip of a lifetime where they become a global citizen who values travel and exploration.
 
For anyone interested in going on the trip to Europe NEXT summer (2026), please click here to preview the trip and to register.
 
And check out our Instagram page to see photos from the last two summers!
 
If you have any questions please reach out to Erin Barth or Tina Gullberg. This is not a school-sponsored trip.

Acalanes Gives Back
Acalanes is collecting shampoo, soap, and conditioner starting Monday, Feb 3 through Thursday, Feb 13 in front of the main office. Your donations will support local families in need, including newly arrived refugees and unhoused individuals.

Maya Smith, a Lafayette resident and community leader, has relaunched the Lamorinda Care Collective (LCC), a local resource providing essential items free of charge. All donations stay within our community, directly helping those in need. Please consider contributing and making a difference!

Acalanes Gives Back
Acalanes is collecting shampoo, soap, and conditioner starting Monday, Feb 3 through Thursday, Feb 13 in front of the main office. Your donations will support local families in need, including newly arrived refugees and unhoused individuals.
Maya Smith, a Lafayette resident and community leader, has relaunched the Lamorinda Care Collective (LCC), a local resource providing essential items free of charge. All donations stay within our community, directly helping those in need. Please consider contributing and making a difference!

Support the Garden Club and buy Acalanes-grown succulents! Plants can be purchased through the Acalanes webstore for $5.25. They will be delivered to your student during 3rd period, or you can pick them up at the main office at Acalanes. Thanks for your support!

Support the Garden Club and buy Acalanes-grown succulents! Plants can be purchased through the Acalanes webstore for $5.25. They will be delivered to your student during 3rd period, or you can pick them up at the main office at Acalanes. Thanks for your support!

Attention High School Students Interested in Travel
Erin Barth, Tina Gullberg, and ACIS are hosting a trip to Japan from Jun 8-16! Any Lamorinda high school student is welcome to join.

Some of the sites and activities you will experience are:

• Tokyo Tour with Guide
• Meiji Shrine
• Lake Ashi Boat Ride
• Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
• Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko 5th Station
• Toyota Motor Company Kaikan Museum
• Atsuta Jingu Shrine
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Japanese Tea Ceremony
• Kinkakuji Temple
• Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
• Nara Park
• Todaiji Temple
• Osaka Castle
• CupNoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda

The deadline to sign up is rapidly approaching, so be sure to take advantage of this incredible opportunity! Please click here for more information and to sign up.
 
Calling all AHS and Miramonte students who have completed Spanish 3 (or higher): Spanish Immersion Trip to Spain: Jun 7-19, 2025*
Facilitated by Edu-Culture Immersion and led by AHS Spanish teacher Señora Holland and Miramonte High School teacher Señora Frank

• See link for flyer
• Contact Maya Ramdihal at Edu-Culture Immersion Study Abroad Programs for more information: maya@educulture.com (reference Acalanes-Miramonte trip to Spain) or see QR code on flyer

*Please note that this is a private tour and not affiliated with AUHSD

Attention High School Students Interested in Travel
Erin Barth, Tina Gullberg, and ACIS are hosting a trip to Japan from Jun 8-16! Any Lamorinda high school student is welcome to join.

Some of the sites and activities you will experience are:

• Tokyo Tour with Guide
• Meiji Shrine
• Lake Ashi Boat Ride
• Hakone Komagatake Ropeway
• Mount Fuji Kawaguchiko 5th Station
• Toyota Motor Company Kaikan Museum
• Atsuta Jingu Shrine
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple
• Japanese Tea Ceremony
• Kinkakuji Temple
• Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
• Nara Park
• Todaiji Temple
• Osaka Castle
• CupNoodles Museum Osaka Ikeda

The deadline to sign up is rapidly approaching, so be sure to take advantage of this incredible opportunity! Please click here for more information and to sign up.
 
Calling all AHS and Miramonte students who have completed Spanish 3 (or higher): Spanish Immersion Trip to Spain: Jun 7-19, 2025*
Facilitated by Edu-Culture Immersion and led by AHS Spanish teacher Señora Holland and Miramonte High School teacher Señora Frank

• See link for flyer
• Contact Maya Ramdihal at Edu-Culture Immersion Study Abroad Programs for more information: maya@educulture.com (reference Acalanes-Miramonte trip to Spain) or see QR code on flyer

*Please note that this is a private tour and not affiliated with AUHSD

Book Drive
The Acalanes Class of 2025 National Charity League is collecting new and gently used books for ages toddler through early high school students. The books will be donated and utilized as part of their “Sweet Dreams” senior class project supporting Hope Solutions. Hope Solutions provides emergency support for unhoused individuals and families in Contra Costa County. Beginning Tuesday, Nov 5, through Friday, Nov 22, donations can be dropped off outside of the Acalanes main office in an orange bin labeled “Hope Solutions Book Drive.” Feel free to email lucy.thomas25@auhsdschools.org if you have any questions.

Book Drive
The Acalanes Class of 2025 National Charity League is collecting new and gently used books for ages toddler through early high school students. The books will be donated and utilized as part of their “Sweet Dreams” senior class project supporting Hope Solutions. Hope Solutions provides emergency support for unhoused individuals and families in Contra Costa County. Beginning Tuesday, Nov 5, through Friday, Nov 22, donations can be dropped off outside of the Acalanes main office in an orange bin labeled “Hope Solutions Book Drive.” Feel free to email lucy.thomas25@auhsdschools.org if you have any questions.